A Decade of Baylie

Baylie is one of my favorite humans. She is funny, kind, smart, compassionate, sincere, goofy, dramatic, messy, considerate, and conscientious. She loves to sing and dance. She loves to write letters (but usually forgets to mail them). She loves to start projects (but seldom finishes them). She loves to do things for others. 

This year she didn't have a party. She got to invite a friend to do something. She chose to invite our sweet friends Ava and Alexa for pizza and a movie the Friday night before her birthday. 

Blaze pizza is a great place where you get to build your own pizza.

The kids loved their pizzas.

David loved his.

I really loved mine! (pesto, artichokes, greek olives and mozarella)

Then we headed to the movies to watch "A Wrinkle in Time."

 We love the stadium seating and reserved seats.

Baylie had requested a cookie cake. It looked ugly, but was delicious. And weighed about 50 pounds.

Our funny girl.

Inside the cake.

We are a talented family.

Baylie couldn't wait to open her presents on Monday morning. She woke us all up at 5:50 a.m.

She was happy with everything and loved all her presents.

She got a play pen for her hamster along with other things.

And here are 10 years of Baylie b-days.

New Baylie

First Birthday

Second Birthday

Third Birthday

Fourth Birthday

Fifth Birthday

Sixth Birthday

Seventh Birthday

Eighth Birthday

Ninth Birthday

Tenth Birthday

Fourth Grade Patriotic Program

I love so many things about my kids' school. Their musical numbers are among those things. This year the fourth grade did a patriotic program and it was fantastic. They sang many songs I had never heard before.

I have to say that I think our little pilgrim looked amazing. 

Here are some videos of the program.

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Rock n Run

Today the kids participated in their school's Rock n Run. They had a lot of fun, especially because they didn't have to count laps and just got to have fun. I loved it because the PTA did it all themselves so we got to keep all the money. (take that, Boosterathon!)

Ready to Run!

Crazy girls!

Working hard.

Elementary School Arts Night

Baylie performed with the district honor choir tonight. They sounded great!

Not only that, but her artwork was also on display. She's amazing!

School Talent Show

I love our school's talent show. I love how brave the kids are. I love the diversity displayed. I love the mutual friendship and support. I love that the teachers participate and the administration takes part as well.

Baylie and Jalen joined their sweet friend Ava and did a dance to "You're Welcome" from Moana, pretending like they were playing the Wii game Just Dance.

The teachers even got in on the show.

And have I mentioned lately that our principal is amazing? She is!