Avery's Graduation

Avery graduated from preschool! It was a very sweet

 ceremony. They introduced each student as they walked into the back of the auditorium then they sang several songs before they were declared Graduates.  

The first song is too funny. You can tell what parts the kids liked the most; "Hey, hey, hey" and "Hello everybody."  Those are just about the only 2 portions of the song that are understandable. The second song is God Bless America and I love that the kids know every word.  (Not sure why the end is cut off though. Must have accidentally hit a button while recording.)

Alexis' Dance Recital

Alexis had her first dance recital last weekend. She had so much fun and did a great job.

Cheer clinic

Alexis, once again, attended the PORTA cheer clinic and was able to perform at Saturday's basketball game.  The theme was the Jackson 5 and her age group danced to the song "Rockin Robin." I may be biased but I think she did pretty darn good.

Lexi's Christmas Program

I know Christmas was a month ago but who doesn't like to watch 4th graders sing Christmas songs. Its great anytime of year.

Austin's Christmas band concert was last week.  I'm always so impressed with PORTA's band!

Alexis is taking a Jazz dance class.  The teacher held a Watch Week so parents and other family could come watch the class.  They're working on a couple different dances. The first one is to the song Cotton Eye Joe.

Homecoming game

The half-time show to PORTA's homecoming football game. I think the band did a great job!

Science Museum

We went to Chicago for a mini vacation last month.  The Museum of Science and Industry was our favorite. 

The kids enjoyed playing with this light experiment.  Patrick tried his hand at pulling a tablecloth out from under a bunch of dishes.  Unfortunately my camera died on his next attempt and I missed him successfully complete the task.

Harvest Fest was this weekend.  Austin and Alexis both participated in the parade again this year.  Austin marched with the high school band. Alexis was part of a flash mob that was organized by the high school cheerleaders. They did a cheer and a dance at the end of the parade.  She's a little hard to find because so many girls were crowded in the street.  Look for a light blue shirt (most of the girls have a darker blue or white on) and she's left of the girl wearing the white tee with a helmet on it.

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