Studiopendous 2012

Last night, we went to Studiopendous at Jackson's school. Each child sold tickets, and the tickets included dinner catered by Carrabas, a tour of the student art gallery, and a number to participate in a silent and live auction. It was a chance for Jackson to show off his art work, and for his school to have a fundraiser. He was so excited!

Dinner


A mosaic Jackson's class made for the live auction. It sold for only $275 dollars in the Live Auction. I have never been to an auction before, and it was quite an experience. We have a $5 book with a picture of the lovely mosaic as a keepsake.




Jackson's watercolor. All of the artwork was mounted and titled just like a real art museum.

So proud! I love this boy!

As you can see, Jackson titled this CD mosaic he made "For Sister." My heart grew about three sizes when I realized what he had made for Claire.

All of the other students had picked out rocks and gemstones for their mosaics. Jackson picked out all of the girliest, shiniest, most sparkly items, and made this for Claire. The art teacher told me Jackson was so excited that he had made this specifically for Claire. He had really put thought into it, because he has noticed she loves "bling" and sparkly stuff!

This is a collage Jackson made. He explained that it was light black, not gray. He also said they hung it upside down, and pointed out he had made a monster truck and a thing for it to jump over.

I am so proud of Jackson! He is such a thoughtful and kind little boy. He has my heart!

There are disadvantages to a 7:00 bedtime! Ha!

Random Blog Picture Post

We have been spending a ton of time outside this past week! The weather has been amazing. It almost feels like summer! I feel like we really did not even have winter this year. The temperatures have been so mild.

We have kind of been out of normal schedule this week. Incidences since Monday include: pink eye, two doctor appointments, 2 trips to the pharmacy, Jackson eating some spoiled (although just purchased) lunch meat, my first experience with cleaning up puke out of the car, washing his car seat cover four times (and I have also decided to never eat ham again, as well) and dental work. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day! I will be driving to get a mocha after I drop Jackson off at preschool tomorrow, for sure. I am not complaining, but I have mumbled the word, "seriously??" several times this week. It is what it is, I guess! I hope ya'll are having a good week!

Sunday Snapshots

1 Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus. 2 You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.

2 Timothy 2:1,2

Jack's Birthday Party

We had Jack's birthday party at the Creative Discovery Museum on Saturday. It was a Batman party. We invited our families and several of his buddies. He had such a great time. We are so thankful to everyone to came and shared in our son's special day.

A Four Year Old Celebration

Today, Jackson's class celebrated his birthday. Instead of doing snacks, the students make the birthday student a piece of artwork. I got to be there this morning while they presented Jackson with his birthday gift during Morning Meeting. They all came over and sat on the carpet.
The recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and sang "The Good Morning Song."

And talked about how Jackson is now FOUR!

His artwork!

The little friends standing around him were on the birthday planning committee and helped pick out colors and designs for the painting. Isn't that sweet??

I love, love his school!!

Thankful Thursday

Today, I am thankful for long walks and long talks with friends. I am thankful for spring like weather on the first day of March. I am thankful for all of the parks we have in our city. I am thankful for Jackson's preschool and his teachers. I am thankful for my husband who works very, very hard for our family. I am thankful for my new tennis shoes that are the most comfortable shoes I have ever put on my feet!