One Down! Two to Go!

Nicholas's last week of school was extra fun-packed.  Over the weekend he went to see the Iron Man 3 movie with his dad and brother.  They thought it was a good movie, but the highlight of the night was the field of giant marshmallows.  It was like a scene out of "Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs".  We have the pictures to prove it.

 Hot chocolate anyone?

On Tuesday, May 28th, the entire 5th grade went bowling as their end-of-year activity.  I got to chaprone and it was tons of fun.  The kids had a great time bowling as many games as they could fit into the time, eating pizza and pasta and taking a behind-the-scenes tour of how the bowling lanes work.  It was a blast!

 Check out Nick's impeccable form.

 Tyler, one of his best buddies, and Nick.

 Ms. Idol and Mrs. Hammond, "the best teachers EVER!!"

Nick and his other best buddy, Matthew

 The whole bowling crew.  (L to R) Julian, Nolan B. Tyler, Jake, Jamari, Nolan G, Jarrett and Nick.

 The tour was really cool.  It was fun to watch how the pins get back into position. 

Wednesday was Field Day and the kids got to do relays on the football field, have snow cones, play ping pong and dunk the teachers in the dunking tank.  They had a great time and Nick slept well that night. 

Thursday was the surprise bridal shower for Ms. Idol.  Mrs. Hammond told the kids that if they leaked the secret they would get an after school detention.  They took her seriously and did not say a word to Ms. Idol.  She was very surprised.    Mrs. Hammond had each of the kids fill out a card for Ms. Idol and she put them all in a book that was presented to Ms. Idol at the beginning of the shower.  We ate food and watched Ms. Idol open all her presents.  The kids played a game called "How Well Do You Know Ms. Idol?" and had a great time seeing who got the highest score.  They also unscrambled wedding words. The best part was hanging out together.  

 Ms. Idol and her fancy BRIDE glass (a Dixie cup glued on a candlestick)

 Nick with Ms. Idol and Ms. Harrison (the principal)

 Feeling wacky!

On Friday it was only a half day.   Nicholas got in the truck and told me he LOVED his school and was excited for 6th grade.  I was so glad to hear this from the boy who was threatening to drop out of school in the first grade because he hated school so much.  We went to lunch at Cook Out to celebrate the last day.  Nicholas ordered a corn dog, chicken strips, french fries, a large drink and a caramel fudge shake.  If you are going to celebrate you  might as well do it in style!

Only five more days for the other two and then we can officially start the summer fun!!!!!