Last night was Amaya's spelling B. She really hasn't studied, it's not like the movie Akeelah and The B. Really, how many words can one study. She reads all the time, and that seems to be enough for me!
There were a mixture of 5th and 6th graders, with more 6th than 5th, and the three finalists were all 6 graders.
Amaya made it to the 3rd round, and got stumped on the word "DROLL".
I can honestly say that I don't even know what the word means, but she spelled it "D R O L".
"I'm sorry", said the announcer, and off the stage she went. No tears or anything. Such a trooper!
Each kid got a $5 gift card to The Bookman, a local bookstore. What a great gift to receive, and what a great event to be a part of. You just wanted to cheer each kid on. Such fun!!
So, it was a great experience, and both sets of grandparents went, both the boys went, and even Emily Sherriff came to cheer on her friends!!
Amaya and friend, Lauren were both in it. Lauren made it to the 4th round.
I got a new bike for my birthday. The last bike that i bought was a Trek mountain bike 20 years ago, which Scott now rides. My new bike is so comfortable and I got a cute basket for the front. I felt like Peewee Herman when I was trying out bikes, or like a grandma. However, it is so comfortable. I guess, at this age, comfort wins over style. But, my bike is actually kinda cute!!!
Jake asked for years to do gymnastics, this year we signed him up. He just goes once a week on Thursdays, but wishes he could go everyday! He LOVES it! 
Ryan is a bit sleepy this afternoon. He has "Blue" in his mouth. Blue is his blue blankie which he has had since he was a baby. He has always loved him, and for some reason loves to stuff his mouth as full as he can, then bites down. So odd, but comforting for our little man. 
Ryan's last basketball game was today. We have had so much fun going to his games and cheering him on. He has so much fun playing. He runs up and down that court yelling "I'm open" to all the other players. He dribbles back and forth, passes like a team player?, and scores much of the time. This has been our best basketball season to watch, as Jake and Amaya never had the drive that he does. One time he got a bloody nose and returned to the game? This time he got whacked in the eye, had some swelling and bruising and then returned to play out the rest of the game. He is definitely a little sports nut!
I went to the intermediate school this morning to do "popcorn" duty. This is Amaya and her friends Emily and Shelby. 
Last night was Amaya's spelling B. She really hasn't studied, it's not like the movie Akeelah and The B. Really, how many words can one study. She reads all the time, and that seems to be enough for me! 
