Proud Mama

Compassion

Alex was awarded the Timber Creek Colt Community medal at this month's award ceremony.

The award is given to one student in each grade level who shows the school's virtue of the month. This month, compassion. The kids focus on the virtue by incorporating it into their lessons. One of the assignments was to write their own definition of the virture.

Alex wrote, Compassion is when my little brother fell down the stairs and broke his head. I helped him feel better. He had to stay in the hospital for 3 weeks. I stayed at my Grandma and Grandpa's with their crazy dog. So, my Mom and Dad could take care of my brother.

It is interesting to hear his take on Ivan's surgery.

He had to stand on the stage next to the principal while she read his definition. His cheeks are still red. So proud of my guy.

Dear Santa,

Al's letter.

While we were decorating the tree, we noticed Alex sitting at the island. He said he was writing his letter to Santa. He hand-delivered it to Santa after some coaxing and encouraging from us. He was afraid Santa would think some of the words were spelled wrong and that it might not be good enough. Santa read the entire letter and told Alex his letter was wonderful.

Alex also asked how Santa got to Kansas City (he was looking for a red light in the sky on the way to Crown Center). Santa replied that he came by sleigh, but Rudolph was sick at the North Pole, with a reindeer version of the swine flu!

Christmas Magic. Alex in unwavering in his belief of Santa this year.

If you double click on the letter, it will enlarge.

Merry Christmas!

Ivan's 4th Family Day

Four Years!

He has changed every day of those 4 years.
Except for 1 thing... he is still obsessed with Santa and everything Christmas.
So, once again, we went to Crown Center to see Santa on his Family Day.
He told Santa he wants balloons... again. 
And, of course, we ate dinner at the Crayola Restaurant, because they have balloons.

Happy Family Day Little Bear.

We love you endlessly.