May 7, 2017
Lizzy's birthday was spent at Gay and Ed's, playing with the puppies, eating cake, and enjoying the outdoors. She had expressed some apprehension about turning 6, but once 4:16 came, she was thankfully fine. :o)
May 9, 2017
For the second time this school year, a photo of Lizzy has been chosen to be on display at the school, as a large canvas. I'm so thrilled that she's so engaged in learning, and is definitely "on the radar" of the school administrators in the best possible way.
Lizzy's birthday was spent at Gay and Ed's, playing with the puppies, eating cake, and enjoying the outdoors. She had expressed some apprehension about turning 6, but once 4:16 came, she was thankfully fine. :o)
May 9, 2017
For the second time this school year, a photo of Lizzy has been chosen to be on display at the school, as a large canvas. I'm so thrilled that she's so engaged in learning, and is definitely "on the radar" of the school administrators in the best possible way.
May 12, 2017
Pajama day at school! Of course she wore her Pikachu pajamas. She was so excited to wake up, that she immediately wanted to get dressed. She was dressed, ready, and had eaten breakfast a full 30 minutes ahead of our normal weekday schedule.
Pajama day at school! Of course she wore her Pikachu pajamas. She was so excited to wake up, that she immediately wanted to get dressed. She was dressed, ready, and had eaten breakfast a full 30 minutes ahead of our normal weekday schedule.
May 13, 2017
After swim lessons, during which the instructor said she has made great progress in the past few weeks, she went to Gay and Ed's to spend the night. She certainly enjoyed a beautiful day outdoors!
After swim lessons, during which the instructor said she has made great progress in the past few weeks, she went to Gay and Ed's to spend the night. She certainly enjoyed a beautiful day outdoors!
May 14, 2017
For Mother's Day, I was lucky enough to receive this carefully wrapped purple package. Inside was a handmade card, reading "Dear Mom. I hope you have a great Mother's Day. I still have your present." Once I opened it, she gave me her present, which was the sweetest, wettest kiss.
For Mother's Day, I was lucky enough to receive this carefully wrapped purple package. Inside was a handmade card, reading "Dear Mom. I hope you have a great Mother's Day. I still have your present." Once I opened it, she gave me her present, which was the sweetest, wettest kiss.
May 16, 2017
The night prior, I had introduced Lizzy to Mathman, from my childhood. She immediately wanted to watch dozens of Mathman videos. So, this morning, before she woke up, I created a Mathman board using dry erase markers on our glass table. Once she woke up, we made Mathman and Mr. Glitch characters and spent the entire time before school doing Mathman reenactments.
The night prior, I had introduced Lizzy to Mathman, from my childhood. She immediately wanted to watch dozens of Mathman videos. So, this morning, before she woke up, I created a Mathman board using dry erase markers on our glass table. Once she woke up, we made Mathman and Mr. Glitch characters and spent the entire time before school doing Mathman reenactments.
May 19, 2017
Snapchat silliness.
Snapchat silliness.
May 22, 2017
Today was Parents, Punch, and Poetry. Lizzy and the class had memorized several poems, and presented those to us. We then got to go around and see much of her work from the year, and then the kiddos whose parents wanted to take them home got to leave right after the event. Lizzy spent the afternoon with Gay and Ed, who had purchased her a hula girl costume. She immediately wanted it put on her, and spent the entire day in the costume without taking it off until bedtime. She even climbed trees as a hula girl.
Today was Parents, Punch, and Poetry. Lizzy and the class had memorized several poems, and presented those to us. We then got to go around and see much of her work from the year, and then the kiddos whose parents wanted to take them home got to leave right after the event. Lizzy spent the afternoon with Gay and Ed, who had purchased her a hula girl costume. She immediately wanted it put on her, and spent the entire day in the costume without taking it off until bedtime. She even climbed trees as a hula girl.
May 25, 2017
Today was the last day of school. She said she wished she "had 20 more days of Kindergarten." She has so enjoyed this year, and has grown by a tremendous amount. At the end of the day, I unpacked her backpack to find this letter from her wonderful teacher, Miss Stevens. What a beautifully written gesture, that accurately summarizes the kind of spectacular person Lizzy truly is.
Today was the last day of school. She said she wished she "had 20 more days of Kindergarten." She has so enjoyed this year, and has grown by a tremendous amount. At the end of the day, I unpacked her backpack to find this letter from her wonderful teacher, Miss Stevens. What a beautifully written gesture, that accurately summarizes the kind of spectacular person Lizzy truly is.
May 27, 2017
After swim lessons, Lizzy's "boyfriend" Richard came to play for a few hours. They had so much fun!
After swim lessons, Lizzy's "boyfriend" Richard came to play for a few hours. They had so much fun!
After Richard went home, we went to the annual Memorial Day pool party, where Lizzy spent hours in the pool and hot tub. We had a great time! We're certainly ready for Summer to begin.
May 28, 2017
Lizzy loves to draw, and she loves scary, spooky things. She drew this terrifying clown and, as an added bonus for me, an equally terrifying mime.
May 28, 2017
Lizzy loves to draw, and she loves scary, spooky things. She drew this terrifying clown and, as an added bonus for me, an equally terrifying mime.
May 30, 2017
Dentist day! These teeth are sparkling white.
Dentist day! These teeth are sparkling white.
The last several weeks Lizzy has become very keen on survival skills (thanks to Naked and Afraid). Today she called me outside to help her light a fire she had prepared for. This little fire burned for nearly 2.5 hours under her watchful care. She had carefully prepared a rock circle, and within had gathered tinder of dry grass clippings and mulch. I lit it, and she kept it carefully alight.
June 3, 2017
She graduated to the next level in swim class! This level was perfect for her. She can tread water in the very deep end, swim lengths of the pool, has a very nice backstroke, and is working on lots of technical kicks. Onward!
She graduated to the next level in swim class! This level was perfect for her. She can tread water in the very deep end, swim lengths of the pool, has a very nice backstroke, and is working on lots of technical kicks. Onward!
June 4, 2017
Lizzy had spent the night with Gay and Ed the night before, so after I picked her up, we met my cousin in the park for a photography session. Lizzy was so silly, fun, and joyful, and the photos capture that!
Lizzy had spent the night with Gay and Ed the night before, so after I picked her up, we met my cousin in the park for a photography session. Lizzy was so silly, fun, and joyful, and the photos capture that!
Sunday evening cuddles with Doofus.
June 7, 2017
I got the email that Lizzy is to be included in High Ability Services in 1st grade. Her general intellect scores were in the 99th percentile, which isn't surprising to anyone that knows her. She's an exceptionally bright girl, but I knew that from the day she was born and the nurses were commenting how unusually aware and engaged she was. My heart overflows with pride.
June 10, 2017
Daddy returned from a long week in Vegas, so we were excited to spend some time with him, which included a nice dinner out. Lizzy requested a waterfall braid. Her hair is so beautiful!
I got the email that Lizzy is to be included in High Ability Services in 1st grade. Her general intellect scores were in the 99th percentile, which isn't surprising to anyone that knows her. She's an exceptionally bright girl, but I knew that from the day she was born and the nurses were commenting how unusually aware and engaged she was. My heart overflows with pride.
June 10, 2017
Daddy returned from a long week in Vegas, so we were excited to spend some time with him, which included a nice dinner out. Lizzy requested a waterfall braid. Her hair is so beautiful!
June 17, 2017
June 18, 2017
Father's Day lunch saw Lizzy trying oysters for the first time. She wasn't crazy about them.
Father's Day lunch saw Lizzy trying oysters for the first time. She wasn't crazy about them.
June 21 - July 5, 2017
Please visit Lizzy Down Under
July 8, 2017
She got her first Lite Brite today, and her first creation was a rainbow snowman.
Please visit Lizzy Down Under
July 8, 2017
She got her first Lite Brite today, and her first creation was a rainbow snowman.
July 12, 2017
Science on the farm at Tuttle Orchards.
Science on the farm at Tuttle Orchards.
July 14, 2017
Fun day at a local town festival.
Fun day at a local town festival.
July 16, 2017
We had a super fun day, which included swimming, pedicures, and yummy Ethiopian food for dinner. Sunday funday!
We had a super fun day, which included swimming, pedicures, and yummy Ethiopian food for dinner. Sunday funday!
July 17, 2017
Ready for Colts season #4!
Ready for Colts season #4!
July 19, 2017
Splash pad fun with Gay and Ed.
Splash pad fun with Gay and Ed.
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July 24, 2017
We've finally mastered blowing bubbles with bubble gum!
We've finally mastered blowing bubbles with bubble gum!
July 31, 2017
Lizzy wanted to come to work with me once during the summer before she returned to school in a few days. She spent the entire day with me today, and had so much fun! We walked back to the new Finish Line farms, had lunch, played with my office supplies, and chose two ice creams from the break area because she couldn't pick between them.
Lizzy wanted to come to work with me once during the summer before she returned to school in a few days. She spent the entire day with me today, and had so much fun! We walked back to the new Finish Line farms, had lunch, played with my office supplies, and chose two ice creams from the break area because she couldn't pick between them.
August 1, 2017
Aspen Creek hosted a Back to School Bash night, with balloon animals and face (or arm) painting!
Aspen Creek hosted a Back to School Bash night, with balloon animals and face (or arm) painting!
August 5, 2017
She's been wanting to sleep in the tent in the backyard, so with the weather being nice and cool, we got it set up and had so much fun. We even had Door Dash deliver sushi for dinner, right to our tent!
She's been wanting to sleep in the tent in the backyard, so with the weather being nice and cool, we got it set up and had so much fun. We even had Door Dash deliver sushi for dinner, right to our tent!
August 5, 2017
With Lizzy's hair being so long, thick, and gorgeous, I thought it was time to get it cut by a professional, instead of the 5-minute job at Cookie Cutters. She LOVED the salon experience!
With Lizzy's hair being so long, thick, and gorgeous, I thought it was time to get it cut by a professional, instead of the 5-minute job at Cookie Cutters. She LOVED the salon experience!
Two weeks ago, Lizzy asked Ed for a treehouse. As he built it, the requests grew. She wanted her treehouse to have a porch. Then walls and a roof. Then actual windows, not just holes cut in the side. Then a door. Ed being Ed, he delivered, and she was thrilled. She had prepared all week for us to come over to Gay and Ed's for a "Grand Opening" Party for her treehouse. She had decorated and planned, and was so proud to show us the treehouse that she had designed and Ed had built!
August 7, 2017
Tonight we got to meet the new first grade teacher, and have a lot of fun at Back to School night. She was a little nervous beforehand, but once she got back into her school and everything felt so familiar, she said her nervousness went "from a ten to a one and a half."
Tonight we got to meet the new first grade teacher, and have a lot of fun at Back to School night. She was a little nervous beforehand, but once she got back into her school and everything felt so familiar, she said her nervousness went "from a ten to a one and a half."
August 8, 2017
I took the day off of work so that I could take Lizzy to the State Fair. Ed and Gay joined us as well (Daddy was out of town. ) We had such a fun day! We met exotic animals (the camel was the favorite), rode ponies, petted tons of show animals, did Little Hands on the Farm twice, and sampled deep fried oreos. It was a great day!
I took the day off of work so that I could take Lizzy to the State Fair. Ed and Gay joined us as well (Daddy was out of town. ) We had such a fun day! We met exotic animals (the camel was the favorite), rode ponies, petted tons of show animals, did Little Hands on the Farm twice, and sampled deep fried oreos. It was a great day!
August 9, 2017
The first day of school was a huge success. She was so eager to get to school! It was a great first day, and she was all smiles when she got off the bus at aftercare.
The first day of school was a huge success. She was so eager to get to school! It was a great first day, and she was all smiles when she got off the bus at aftercare.
August 22, 2017
August 29, 2017
I love it when new entries from Lizzy's iPad are posted to my app throughout the day. Here's today's entry:
I love it when new entries from Lizzy's iPad are posted to my app throughout the day. Here's today's entry:
September 2, 2017
Lizzy made a strawberry trifle for Labor Day weekend.
Lizzy made a strawberry trifle for Labor Day weekend.
September 7, 2017
Today was outside classroom day! Of course Lizzy built a pretend campfire.
Today was outside classroom day! Of course Lizzy built a pretend campfire.
September 8, 2017
Yoga time in class.
Yoga time in class.
September 10, 2017
Poor Lizzy got a positive strep test today. Fortunately she doesn't feel too bad. She always bounces back quickly!
Poor Lizzy got a positive strep test today. Fortunately she doesn't feel too bad. She always bounces back quickly!
September 12, 2017
Taken in Lizzy's classroom. She's a thought leader, for sure!
Taken in Lizzy's classroom. She's a thought leader, for sure!
September 14, 2017
Today Gay and Ed rescued a turtle trying to cross the street, so they brought him to Lizzy for her to inspect and release. She named him Buoyant, and he was glad to be released into the pond!
Today Gay and Ed rescued a turtle trying to cross the street, so they brought him to Lizzy for her to inspect and release. She named him Buoyant, and he was glad to be released into the pond!
September 15, 2017
We had great fun at Greek Fest. As Lizzy loves Greek cuisine, she was quite pleased with her yummy Gyro and plentiful Greek dessert options!
We had great fun at Greek Fest. As Lizzy loves Greek cuisine, she was quite pleased with her yummy Gyro and plentiful Greek dessert options!
September 19, 2017
It was Ed's birthday today, so we met up for his birthday dinner. He got to wear the birthday sombrero, and then Lizzy and Ed had fun recreating a photo of Ed and I from many decades ago.
It was Ed's birthday today, so we met up for his birthday dinner. He got to wear the birthday sombrero, and then Lizzy and Ed had fun recreating a photo of Ed and I from many decades ago.
September 22, 2017
Lizzy has earned enough classroom currency for her good behavior and choices that she got to cash in $20 to wear pajamas to school today. She was so excited about this the night before, she had trouble falling asleep!
Lizzy has earned enough classroom currency for her good behavior and choices that she got to cash in $20 to wear pajamas to school today. She was so excited about this the night before, she had trouble falling asleep!
September 24, 2017
Time for our first Colts home game of the season. She was so excited to get ready, and had me braid her hair with blue hair extensions in.
Time for our first Colts home game of the season. She was so excited to get ready, and had me braid her hair with blue hair extensions in.
We enjoyed our pre-game tradition of Shapiro's for lunch, then headed over to our seats. Lizzy was so excited all through the game, especially of course to catch streamers with the touchdowns. Colts win!
After the game, we headed home. We ended with a flat tire thanks to a gigantic pothole, so we got a Lyft home while Dad waited for the tow truck. It was Lizzy's first Lyft experience, which she thought was super fun!
September 29, 2017
Lizzy's first 3 spelling tests came home today. Perfect scores on them all!
Lizzy's first 3 spelling tests came home today. Perfect scores on them all!
October 1, 2017
Our first trip to a Halloween store was an exciting event for Little Miss Halloween. She wanted this bag of skulls. (Of course she got them.)
Our first trip to a Halloween store was an exciting event for Little Miss Halloween. She wanted this bag of skulls. (Of course she got them.)
October 5, 2017
Today was Lizzy's class field trip to Ritchey Woods. While it was a little rainy, it certainly didn't stop them from having fun! Lizzy was selected to hold the giant butterfly, while they were learning about Monarchs.
Today was Lizzy's class field trip to Ritchey Woods. While it was a little rainy, it certainly didn't stop them from having fun! Lizzy was selected to hold the giant butterfly, while they were learning about Monarchs.
October 8, 2017
Colts game day! We started, as always, with lunch at Shapiro's.
Colts game day! We started, as always, with lunch at Shapiro's.
After lunch, we headed to our seats. It was a win, we celebrated Peyton, and Dad caught her a shirt from the t-shirt toss. After 4 years, we were so excited to FINALLY catch one!
After the win, we were hungry so we went to Buca for dinner. We got the kitchen table! It was fun.
October 10, 2017
Another field trip! This time, all the first graders went to Conner Prairie. Again, it was raining, but it didn't but a damper on the fun. Both Gay and Ed were able to chaperone, and Liz really enjoyed the day.
Another field trip! This time, all the first graders went to Conner Prairie. Again, it was raining, but it didn't but a damper on the fun. Both Gay and Ed were able to chaperone, and Liz really enjoyed the day.
October 11, 2017
Wearing a fancy gown, drinking tea and champagne aboard the Queen Mary 2.
Wearing a fancy gown, drinking tea and champagne aboard the Queen Mary 2.
October 13, 2017
A girl and her dog.
A girl and her dog.
October 17, 2017
Special girls who are always well-behaved, sweet, kind, and extra smart get special experiences, like a private 2-hour pony party. Annie and Buddy came over, and Liz got to play, ride, lead, groom, and feed them. She had SO MUCH FUN!
Special girls who are always well-behaved, sweet, kind, and extra smart get special experiences, like a private 2-hour pony party. Annie and Buddy came over, and Liz got to play, ride, lead, groom, and feed them. She had SO MUCH FUN!
October 19, 2017
After several years of Stony Creek pumpkin patch, we decided to start a new autumn tradition instead - the Headless Horseman! We had so much fun. She led us through both corn mazes (the long maze was supposed to take an hour, she did it in 13 minutes), then we did some carnival games, the playground, and the haunted hayride. She loved it so much, and the next morning was talking about how cool it was.
She also got to wear (part of) her Yoshi costume, and she counted 11 compliments that she got. She was tickled about that.
After several years of Stony Creek pumpkin patch, we decided to start a new autumn tradition instead - the Headless Horseman! We had so much fun. She led us through both corn mazes (the long maze was supposed to take an hour, she did it in 13 minutes), then we did some carnival games, the playground, and the haunted hayride. She loved it so much, and the next morning was talking about how cool it was.
She also got to wear (part of) her Yoshi costume, and she counted 11 compliments that she got. She was tickled about that.
October 25, 2017
We went to a Trick or Treat event at a local high school. She got so many comments on her Yoshi costume!
We went to a Trick or Treat event at a local high school. She got so many comments on her Yoshi costume!
October 28, 2017
Liz spent the night at Gay and Ed's, and got to Trick or Treat. She had a blast!
Liz spent the night at Gay and Ed's, and got to Trick or Treat. She had a blast!
October 31, 2017
Halloween was a great success! Yoshi had so much fun Trick-or-Treating. She got lots of candy, and loved her scary Jack-O-Lantern she carved this year.
Halloween was a great success! Yoshi had so much fun Trick-or-Treating. She got lots of candy, and loved her scary Jack-O-Lantern she carved this year.
November 4, 2017
Her beautiful school photos came today. What a sweet, beautiful face!
Her beautiful school photos came today. What a sweet, beautiful face!