Last Day of School

Last Thursday, the day after their kindergarten graduation celebration, their class had a water slide party at school. This was their last day of kindergarten and they surely had a blast!

We will miss all of these guys. I have been close to his teachers and most moms and I am sure Aston will miss his best buds terribly. Cheers to a fun summer and new adventures and new friends come fall! 

Cowpoke Cook-out

Celebrating Texas rodeo day at school is always anticipated every year. This year, Aston's class had a Cowpoke Cookout where the kids help prepare their lunch of hotdogs, beans and bread. Dressed in their cute cowboy duds, this was yet another fun kick off for Houston's rodeo at their school. 

Channeling a preppy urban cowboy wearing a plaid Janie & Jack shirt (gifted by auntie Nina and the twins), pinstriped vest (from last spring), jeans, old buckled belt and H&M boots from 2 years ago. We made it work. Here are a few shots before heading home......

Valentine's Day Party

Last Thursday I attended Aston's Valentine's day school party. Such a fun bunch of kindergarteners. They enjoyed some crafting creating hearts using twine and glue. But I must say the bowling game was a hit after cookie treats! 

A little prayer before snacks, as always

 

Yummy heart cookies!

 

Valentine's day bowling tournament!

More crafting!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aston striking a silly pose! 

 

Valentine's day goody bags are just as fun and exciting as Christmas loot bags! 

A sweet Valentine's gift from the little guy. With pink glitter too :)

 

Kindergarten Lately

{Aston's latest Artwork}

The first month of Kindergarten was quite a breeze (with a just few reports from the teachers about compliance issues, oh well, stubborn boy). Carpool started last week and with the long line, we had a few moments to goof around with my phone camera while we waited for our turn (car is on park mode). 

We fought for airtime here :))

This past Monday he went home with homework so we arranged for a homework schedule. It worked well with him and I'm so proud of his reading skills. Slowly and surely getting there! 

Can't believe I'm saying this but I'm looking forward to working with him in his homeworks. I'm sure there will be days and nights where a frown or a "NO!" response is what I'll get but so far so good and I am hoping for the best! 

Every Friday will be Show and Share at his kindergarten class and today it is his turn to "show" what he wants to be when he grows up (it was to become a superhero last week). Last night, we prepared for his "show" talking about why he wants to be a doctor (inspired by dad) and he had a ball playing with daddy's "telescope" (stethoscope) and instructing the bear to "breathe". We'll see what he actually did in class from the full report of his teacher. I hope he didn't goof off and be the comedy man of the hour :)

First Day of School

Last Tuesday was Aston's first day in Kindergarten. We are looking a little smug here. Coming from Disneyland the day before and still in PST time zone, it wasn't the best of days for him. Nevertheless, we made it fine to school and meeting turned out fun with his new teachers and classmates. 

This week is full of adjustments for him. The program ends noon all week and the transition to the After school program after lunch, seems to be a little overwhelming. We are positive he will be adjusting well soon and will cope with the demands of the new kindergarten schedule! 

Hey buddy, we are so excited for you!