It's A Hoedown

Caty’s kindergarten class has been studying farm life and as the trimester came to an end, they had some fun with it.

 

Thursday, April 7th, farm animals were brought to school so the kids could see them up close.  Hanna and I “happened” to walk by when it was time for Caty’s class to be out there.  The parents were told that we wouldn’t be allowed in the gates, so Caty’s teacher let me know what time they would be going out to see them.  

Here’s Caty with the calf

Unfortunately that was the only picture I got of her with the animals because I was busy chasing Hanna around, making sure that she didn’t run off into the street – she wasn’t very interested in seeing the animals.

On Friday, we were invited to the Kindergarten Hoedown – can I just say it was the cutest thing EVER!!

My cowgirl ready to go…

Caty’s class

 

Square Dance time with her partner Madeline

 

  

Doing the chicken dance – her friend Evan (from Preschool) next to her in the red scarf

Friends since Preschool (Aubrey, Kylie and Madeline)

And now you can “kinda” see them in action..

Square Dance Time!

And onto the Chicken Dance...

Flashback Friday – April 15th 2011

Flashing back to April 15th of the past years.

April 2010

My little Easter Bunnies!

April 2009 – getting Caty’s new room ready before Hanna arrived.

April 2008 – copy cat!

April 2007 – a day at the Sacramento Zoo

 

April 2006 – Caty and Jinx

April 2005 – one month old

Simple Woman’s Daybook – April 11th 2011

For today – April 11th 2011

Outside my window...  the sun is trying to make an appearance

I am thinking... that we’ll go for a walk in a little bit.

I am thankful for... the warm weather that we’re having!  Yay for Spring FINALLY showing up!

I am wearing... my jammies still – it’s Spring Break, no need to get dress yet. 

I am creating... a few blog posts – Caty’s Kindergarten Hoedown, the visit with the farm animals at her school, my LPA Fundraiser update, our LPA Easter Event.  And I’m sure that there will be more. 

I am going to… enjoy this 2 week break that Caty has – sure is nice to not have to be up at 6:45 and out the door at 7:40.  It’s almost 10 and I’m still in my jammies. 

I am reading... The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks

I am hoping... that Hanna heads to bed earlier tonight than last night.  She played outside in the backyard for over 2 hours yesterday afternoon so I thought for sure she’s crash early.  It was 9:30 when she FINALLY headed to bed.  She just kept playing and playing.

I am hearing... Dora shouting “Vamanos!!  Let’s Go!” 

Around the house...  Hanna is watching a show in the living room and Caty is watching one in our room – and I’m getting this blog post typed with some peace and quiet

A few plans for the rest of the week…  since it’s Caty’s Spring Break, we don’t have much going on until Saturday.  We’re driving down to San Diego with my parents for a visit with my brother and his family.  Then on Sunday we’ve got some REALLY exciting plans that Caty is going to LOVE!!  More to come on that later as it’s a surprise to her.

A picture that I am sharing...

It's an AWESOME Wordless Wednesday

Simple Woman’s Daybook – April 4th 2011

For today – April 4th 2011

Outside my window...  the sun is shining and the birds are chirping – could winter really be gone for good?  I sure hope so!

I am thinking... about how there are only 88 days left until we head to Anaheim for the LPA National Convention!!!!  YAY!!!!

I am thankful for... those friends that offered to take Caty this morning.  if you missed my Facebook status from this morning it said - “Anyone want a 6 year old for the day?  She comes free and includes a really bad attitude.” 

I am wearing... my Chico State sweatshirt and exercise capris – heading out for a walk before picking Caty up at school. 

I am creating...   not much – have been working on the flier for the LPA Fundraiser, but it’s pretty much done.  It’s almost time to start passing it out!!

I am going to… WIN AT BUNCO TONIGHT!! 

I am reading... nothing, still haven’t started a book yet

I am hoping... for a win tonight!

I am hearing... Hanna playing with her doll house – she loves that thing!!

Around the house...  not much going on…pretty boring Monday morning. 

A few plans for the rest of the week…  tonight the girls and I are heading to Bunco.  Scott’s got a tennis match so I get to bring them with my – hope they behave.  It should be interesting because we don’t have to be there until 6:30.  Caty heads to bed at 7:45 and Hanna around 8:00 – so they will be up WAY past their bedtimes.  Thursday night, I’m heading out to hear my favorite local band play.  They are playing at Stoney’s Rockin Rodeo, which is the place we’ll be having the fundraiser at.  A few of my LPA friends will be joining me so they can hear the band and see Stoney’s in action – always a good time!!  Caty’s kindergarten class is having a Hoedown Friday morning – she’s excited to wear her cowgirl clothes and maybe even her boots (we’ll try them on and see how they look with her jeans and plaid shirt) – although they are still quite big and I wouldn’t want her tripping over her own feet.  Saturday, the Chase family, is hosting an Easter event for our LPA chapter.  Last year we had a great time, complete with a visit from the Easter bunny and an egg hunt. 

A picture that I am sharing... Hanna and her doll house.