Uncle Andrew's Wedding

The happy couple, Andrew and Vanessa Perkins

Three darling cousins at Uncle Andrew's Wedding.

Amelia, Elizabeth, Mallary

Perkins Siblings

Matthew, Aaron, Kristie, Amy, Andrew

Reading Strategies

Clay's teacher was discussing with her students some strategies that would make them better readers, and help them when they couldn't figure out what the words say.

Student #1 says, "Sound it out."

Good Strategy

Student #2 says, "You could look at the pictures."

Good Strategy

After a little pause student #3 says, "You could always just ask Clay."

Clay has turned into such a good little reader. About Christmas time he really picked it up and will read just about anything now. He LOVES to read. I suppose that makes him a good "reading strategy."

Thunder

We have a new horse. Thunder. He's perfect with the kids. Sam will be able to do 4-H with him this year. I'm so glad that they have this program where he can learn all about caring for horses, and how to deal appropriately with them. I feel even more blessed that the gal who sold him to us is giving Sam lessons (with Clay as a sidekick). She's a genius with horses. He's already a part of the family. Emma and Mia daily walk up to the fence with a few blades of grass in their hands and call out, "horsie, horsie." It's so fun to watch.

Regatta Champion

On April 26, at the pack meeting, Sam took first place for his troop!!. He lost only once to his friend and cousin, Austin. Now the funny thing about it all is that Sam and Austin had similar boats. Instead of just modeling their boat after the picture on the box, they had dads get online and find some helpful tips on creating a great Regatta boat. Nate and Derek found the same design. (Sam did do most of the work himself) So, Sam and Austin pretty much "sailed" on by the competition, sweeping the meet. Clay was so proud of his big brother!! We had fun.