Kindergarten Family Day

Joseph's kindergarten class had their family day this morning.  The kids sang some songs and recited some poems for all the parents, grandparents, and siblings who could attend.  The principal arranged for a Skype feed to be set up so that Robert could watch the show.  Joseph was too cool for the first few songs, but he enjoyed doing the Pledge of Allegiance, 3 Billy Goats Gruff, and the 3 Little Pigs' Blues.  At the end of the show, Joseph showed off some of his projects.  In his "I am growing" story, he wrote that when he is all grown up he will be a scientist.

Showing Dad the family portrait he drew.

 

Bee cookies we brought to share during refreshment time.  Joseph wanted to know if some punch and cookies were mailed to Dad so he could have some too.

I think Joseph enjoyed these songs since he got to make troll and wolf faces.

Preschool picture time

Holden and Lena had their school pictures taken.  The same photograph who did such a good job last year took them again.  You can see them by going to www.mckeephotoarts.com.  Click on "Clients" on the menu bar at the top of the page and then click on "CELC 2013."  Lena's pictures are under PreK, and Holden's are in Toddlers.  The password is CELC.  Holden has a hilarious pout because he really didn't want to wear a shirt that day.

Best Friends

Mother's Day afternoon at the Renaissance Fair

After a quiet morning at home, we joined some friends at a small Renaissance Fair for the afternoon. Joseph took in a shortened performance of MacBeth, Holden showed off his knight helmet, and Lena joined some Morris dancers as they welcomed spring.

Rocket Man

Holden's new identity:  Buzz Lightyear.  Joseph picks Holden up and makes him fly.

Twinkle Toes

One more video

Here is one more video from the very beginning of the performance.  The girls are greeting the prince and princess.  Lena is the third girl from the right as they enter.  Their teacher is dressed up as the Big Bad Wolf. 

Dance Recital

Here are a few videos from Lena's dance recital last night.  Her class performed as Little Red Riding Hood and then did a tap routine to Polly Waddle Doodle.  The first video is Little Red Riding Hood.  Lena is in the middle of the stage when the girls sit down to have their picnics.  The audience is laughing because one little girl kept checking everyone's baskets to see who lost their napkin.  Lena is the last one jump over the wolf at the end.  The second video is the finale for the ballet portion of the evening.  The last one is their tap performance.  Wish the videos were better.  I'll try posting still pictures later.