Practice Makes Perfect

ATTENTION ALL RACE FANS…IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

They say that practice makes perfect...
after months and months of BMX practice Calli has decided to start racing, and today was her day to start!

We are so excited for Calli to participate competitively in this extreme sport; it has truly become a family event for us. Although it is not her nature to be “extreme”, actually quite the opposite…hence her nickname, “Cautious Calli”, she is going to have fun learning the skills and edge of BMX racing. She is surrounded by some great “coaches”, and with the support of Midwest Militia’s Racing Team she is on the right track!

Today’s race was a special race in 2 ways…

1. Having both my children race; who would of thought that the butterflies just keep coming and,

2. A benefit race for Christine Schnor; a memorable woman, BMXer, and coach for the BMX community. Although, I did not know her personally, her presence at the track will truly be missed and forever a treasured memory.

We are looking forward to all that this sport will bring to you…confidence, agility, strategy, determination, and most of all lots and lots of FUN.

Good luck Calli, we will be cheering for you!

STAR Students

The kids were shining STARS this past trimester at their schools…

We are so proud to announce that Calli has made the B Honor Roll once again (for the second trimester) since starting 6th grade at Roosevelt Middle School. She has continued to work hard on her core classes in reading, science, math, and social studies. Although math is one of her favorite subjects, and social studies her least favorite, she is doing an overall fantastic job. 
WAY TO GO, MISS CALLI! ;)

Caden was recently honored by being selected as Student of the Month by his teacher. We received the following letter, nomination ballot and certificate regarding his all-around achievements in second grade. We are so proud…

Here is the picture of Caden that is posted on the bulletin board at school...

(Caden is pictured in the bottom row, in the middle)

WAY TO GO, BUDDY!

xxooxxoo

It's All in a Day's Work

Mark was honored recently in his employer’s quarterly newsletter. I am so proud of his interview and amazed at his devotion to his family that I wanted to share this special piece with you all...