PTA Reflections

If you can remember back to last year, Ryan had 4 of his photographs win Award of Excellence in the PTA Reflections contest.  He was thrilled on the last day of school when they awarded him 4 huge blue ribbons.  That defininately caught the attention of his older brothers . . . .

Needless to say, this year all 3 boys entered the PTA Reflections contest.  The theme this year was Diversity Means . . .

This year we decided to head over to the Apple Orchard for some picture taking!  Ashton also took pictures of friends for his entry.  All their pictures turned out really, really good.  I was impressed!

Late last night I received an email from Ryan's teacher (the Reflections Boss at the school) that all 3 boys received an Award of Excellence (and Ryan earned 2!)  This means their photographs will go on to the next level (State).

Next week, November 17th we will get to see all the entries at the Scott County Museum where they will be honored.

Here are the award winners . . . and the others too!

Ryan's "Autumn Delight" -  Award of Merit

Ryan's - "Flower City" - Award of Excellence

 

 Ashton's "can't remember" - non winner

 Ashton's  "can't remember" - non winner

 Ethan's "Dare to be Different" - Award of Excellence

 Ryan's "Country Mailboxes" - Award of Excellence

Ashton's "Smiles United" - Award of Excellence

Duck, Duck, GOOSE!

Today since the kids were out of school (which I think is totally dumb great that they don't have school for ELECTION DAY) we decided to venture over to the local park and feed the ducks.  Ashton was totally freaked out until about 2 minutes left in the adventure.  Here are some pictures.

This poor goose needs a facelift!

Preschool Fall Festival

Today I was lucky enough to be a helper at Brinley's Fall Festival.  Due to rainfall it had to be indoors.  The kids had a blast playing in a hay maze (hello allergies, my old friend!), pumpkin bowling, ring toss, digging in corn kernels and more.  Good times for sure!