Play day!!

Shea had her school play day while Robert and I were in Santa Fe, so Kayla was great to help out.  It is a little bit sad thinking this is our last kid's play day.  How did time fly by so fast??

Smart kids = Free donuts!

Did you know that kids can get up to 6 FREE donuts at Krispy Kreme for their A's? We've done this for about 5 years now (surprising that we aren't fatter!)

I've also heard that Mr. Gatti's and Chuck E. Cheese's give out tokens for A's, but I'd rather poke my eyes out than go to those places.

Braden & Shea had an awards assembly at school today for the most recent term. Shea received "A Honors" for all A's and Braden received "AB Honors" for having all A's & B's.

I LOVE THESE TWO SMARTY PANTS!

They have both been working VERY hard this year at school and hey, I get a few donuts out of it as well. I consider it being a good parent.... less fat and cavities for them! Of course, the ultimate goal is scholarships, and if a few donuts along the way keeps them motivated - then I LOVE IT!

Homework Puppy

I complain quite a bit about Sasha. She barks waaaaay too much, tries to eat grandma every chance she gets and still piddles in the house once in a while. But everyone now and then, she is just adorable.

Shea and Braden wanted to have her with them while they did their homework and she sat there the whole time, quiet as can be. Yes, that is her luxury bed and blanket. I spent part of Braden's college fund on it. It was a weak moment at PetSmart.

Shea & Braden off to school

This year Shea and Braden transferred from their public schools to a charter school. Harmony Science Academy was started here in Lubbock a year ago. They are both doing great! I love that they wear uniforms and the work seems to be on a higher level than their other schools.

Braden was chosen to be on the Robotics and Science team. He has his first Robotics competition November 1st. He was also put in 9th grade algebra (he's in 8th grade) He complains about the homework, but we are all proud of how well he is doing.


Shea loves her Turkish language class and after school Turkish dance class. (I know Turkish seems a bit weird - but the administration and some of the teachers are from Turkey.)


The only bad part is that the school is on the other side of town, where before we were just blocks from their schools, but it's worth it!