Student of the Month

 

Each teacher at Shadow is allowed to pick one student a month for their award. So about 50 kids get picked out of around 3500 kids. His student Council teacher Ms. Coyle picked him. We are so proud. Benjamin worked hard and did a lot of heavy lifting, literally helping around the school. The principal even pulled us aside after the event and said she always sees him helping at lunch and around the school. I love that he was recognized and the school takes the time to recognize the kids. He got a certificate, a wooden engraved plaque and a shirt. Great job Benjamin! 

Navy’s trip with Benjamin

 

Each of the kids have had their own trip with me to California for Benjamin’s tournaments. It was finally Navy’s turn and she was so excited. This girl hung with the boys all weekend and loved every minute. We brought a few boys with us and had a fun time together. 

We started at the beach where they boogie boarded. Navy built sand castles and I enjoyed watching them all and being there at the perfect time to enjoy the sunset. We lasted about an hour before it got too cold.

We enjoyed dinner for free at this restaurant on the beach from a guy wishing them luck on their upcoming tournament. We walked down Main Street and got some delicious ice cream even though we were all pretty cold. 

After we got to the hotel, Navy wanted to swim in the pool there too. Her and I went and swam in the hot tub and pool while the boys played volleyball in the room over a desk. Never enough volleyball for these guys. 

Halloween

We had our fun pumpkin carving night with Jeff and Melissa. The kids make us laugh and we’re having so much playing or gagging with the pumpkin guts. Melissa had it all decked out with spooky eyes, and gummy worm juice. The kids all did so well on their pumpkins making it a great night. 

Our ward trunk or treat came next. Navy decided last minute to be a bear, marching her stuff bear. Noah was the Joker and we got to do some fun makeup. The kids ran around with their friends and hit all the trunks up multiple times. 

This year for Noah his friends decided to do a group costume. They were the biggest group costume other than the teachers and looked adorable! They got so many compliments and really were so fun to watch. 

Noah’s bestie Janie and her mom hosted the best Halloween party for the kids with all the delicious treats and food and jackpot of trick or treating candy. Janie’s dad even dressed up as Sid from Toy Story with the kids. Noah came home totally loaded with candy and had the best Halloween. I love these kids so much and the memories they are making together. 

Emma and Benjamin were each off with their friends and I didn’t get any Halloween photos of them. Jake and I brought Navy to my parents trick or treating and we met up with them and the Zerkle’s. After we went and had a fire. I love sitting with my sisters and am so grateful for their friendships. 

 

October

 

We started off October on our cruise and so Grandma Deedee came to stay with the kids. She spoiled them all week and the kids had a great time. The kids got to go swim at multiple pools because it was still in the 90-100’s in Vegas. They got cousin time and we are so grateful! She even took Emma, Navy and Hailey to Chris Tomlin in concert and had the best time. 

Fun photos of day to day. Some days the simple ones are my favorite. The rest of the month was filled with Halloween.