Paleo again for Lent 2014

Morgan's Vervet Monkey Project

In first grade, at the Oaks, they do an African animal study.  They are given a blank tri fold board and a list of animals.  They are to choose one animal and do a presentation about it.  Of ALL the animals to choose, Morgan chose the Vervet Monkey....ever heard of it?  Me neither.

Want to check out a book about it?  There are 2 - one that is a text book style, college reading level study on the animal (yawn a rama!) and one very beautiful story with vervet's on the cover...but it's not an "educational/informative' book, it's a story book.

So, we relied on the internet to get photos. 

And here is what she created...out of pretty much nothing....
She rocked it!

Jameson is 5!!!

Happy Birthday JJ!

Jameson wanted a Super Hero Basketball Birthday Party.

We had a small bounce house, made Super Hero masks and ate pizza and cake.

It was a very fun filled night.

Bigs Triathalon at the Rivi!

Joey and Morgan participated in a kids triathalon at the Rivi in Janurary.
Joey has now done 2 - while Morgan has done just one.

Joey's distance the first time was:
Swim - 275 m
Bike - 2.43 mi
Run - .93 miles

Morgan's distance the first time was:
Swim - 300 m
Bike - 1.69 mi
Run - .86 mi

Joey improved the second race (in Feb)
Swim - 300 m
Bike - 3.15 mi
Run - 1 mile

We're very proud of their effort and this may be the kind of sport Joey and Morgan thrive at, as the years go on...

Coach Joe

Joe was the JV A coach for the Oaks Academy this winter.
He coached 14 fifth and sixth graders.  They never won a game, but came a LONG way!

Winter wonderland

This is what you do when it's completely freezing outside to enjoy the snow...make snowflakes!