Fabulous Army Life

Every year, Mountain View Elementary School hosts a Fall Carnival on a Friday in October after school. It's always a lot of fun and the kids really look forward to going. There were some new fun things this year and we all had a great time. We really love this school! Welcome to the Fall Friend-zy at Mountain View! I don't normally cheer against my kids, but "Look, Mom!  You can win a LIVE fish!" certainly made it tempting.  =)  I know the fish all went home with loving families, I just was not in the market for another pet. Trey getting spray glittered. Trey with red and orange glitter hair. Our school principal, Mrs. Varljen, braves the dunking booth. There were lots of totally fun, original games to play. Joshua picked out a handmade Angry Birds hat at the Craft Vendor booths. Joshua is read to chuck a chicken! The Chuck a Chicken game made me laugh.  So cute! Joshua at Buggin' Out I love that the school PE coaches teach ton...

Joshua says goodbye to a favorite teacher, Mrs. Jones. My adoring son gives me a look of love and gratitude.  =) Signing the cool tie-dye shirts Mrs. Jones made for her class. Super Silly Second Graders! 

Trey with two amazing teachers, Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Griffith Picnic lunch complete with popsicles! 5th grade picnic outside Kids say goodbye to Mrs. Hill who will be moving this summer. Some of our favorite 5th grade friends: Maria and Linda Salinas More favorite friends:  Heather and Aleah Heilman

Trey reached a major milestone in his life today, graduating from the 5th grade, ready and prepared for the joys and challenges of middle school. He started at Mountain View Elementary School in Kindergarten and completed all six years at the same school. Quite a feat in our Army community! Here's HUGS and huge thank yous to the teachers who taught, led, guided, cared for, loved, and encouraged my boy through these years ... Mrs. Atkisson Mrs. Hagey Mrs. Stork Mrs. Mellberg Mrs. Cameron Mrs. Vangroll Mrs. Griffith Mrs. Hill You will always have a special place in our hearts (and a special place in heaven!) for your patience, kindess, and concern for these students. Thank you! Trey receives his Elementary School diploma. My baby is going to Middle School next year! Trey with Mrs. Griffith, his wonderful 5th grade teacher. Trey with Mrs. Varljen, his principal for the past six years. Proud grandparents! I sure do love this boy!

Joshua has had a wonderful 2nd grade year. He adores his teacher, Mrs. Jones, and has learned so much. I cannot help but be so proud of my baby boy for such a successful school year.  Great job, Joshua! Joshua receives a certificate for all As for the schoolyear! He manages to avoid eye contact with me all the way to his seat.  =) So proud of this handsome boy! Yes, honey, you have to take a picture with your mom.

Every Spring, the boys' school hosts a Kite Day. All kids bring their own kite and they spend their P.E. time flying kites and listening to fun Spring tunes. It's a favorite day for my boys and a fun chance for me to spend time with them at school, outside the classroom. This year, Lori and Greg were visiting on Kite Day and got to participate as well. Greg worked with Joshua on his 3D airplane kite before Joshua dubbed it inoperable and picked up one of the P.E. 'extra' kites. All was well after that. Trey and his 5th grade friends played kite doctor for much of the day and enjoyed flying their own kites in the afternoon. It was a fun day and another good memory-making moment in elementary school.  Greg helps Joshua get his kite in the air.  Joshua is a kite master. Trey gets the P.E. kite ready to go. Trey's kite takes a dive.