Jungle Quest

Friday's belong to the kids. We like to treat them each week with laughter, family, friends, and fun. It seems like the weeks are so busy with work and responsibility and not enough time for togetherness in a relaxed environment. The world has become too busy! Let them be LITTLE....sharing giggles, smiles, and conversation. Jungle Quest was the perfect atmosphere to let them all unwind! There were zip lines, rock climbing, balance beams, and a swinging bridge. Explorers were Haley,Savannah, Brylee, and Nolan. Of course, we had to try it too.

An Amazing Dad and Grandpa

We love it when Sam makes his way here. He lives so far away and our visits aren't often enough but even though we only see him for a short time we know how blessed we all are. Sam drove all the way from Wisconsin to spend the weekend with us. It was quite a trip in this small car. While he was here, he managed his time well by keeping up with everyone. He was able to make it to Chase's football game with Ricky, spent time house hunting with Ryan, Nolan, and Haley, had dinner with the Edgar and Denise, and watched Nolan and Haley's basketball games. He thought it was going to be a relaxing weekend but figured out quickly how busy schedules are. We loved having this fantastic person all weekend. We can't wait to meet again. By the way, Haley is looking forward to a car like this now. I guess we better start saving...right!

Baby Quail

The kids at school always love this project. My class received quail eggs back on the fifth of September. We observed them for about 20 days in the incubator. Then the hatching began. What an exciting experience for my second graders. 17 of the 22 quail eggs hatched beautifully. Five eggs never matured.

Haley and Brylee enjoying the baby quail

News Team Anchor

Nolan absolutely loves being the news team anchor for the school. He works on a news team with other kids. They rotate jobs every couple of weeks. Jobs include taking pictures, sound crew, anchor, and creating slide shows. What a responsible young man he is turning in to!

Nolan's Last First Day of KHE

WOW, how the time really passes by. This is Nolan starting his last first day at KHE. I can't believe 6th grade is finally here. What a different year it is going to be though. Nolan is attending school for Math, Safety Patrol, News Team, Specials, and Recess. He is being home schooled for Reading, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. It has been a wonderful experience so far and we all seem to be adjusting well. My nephew Cody and his wife Stacy have opened up their home to Nolan each morning so he can attend News Team, then be with them and complete his Spelling assignments. He then returns to school for Computer, P.E., Music, and Library. My mom and dad have him each day, during the day, for Science and S.S. A special time with Nana and Papa each day. Then he returns to school for Math and Safety Patrol. He and I complete his Reading and Language Arts activities at night. It has been a wonderful experience for me as a teacher and a mom. We have really enjoyed the one on one time together. Nolan is such a hard-working, responsible young man who is always excited about life. He gives his best all the time! That is why we dedicated the song to him as a baby, "With Arms Wide Open," by Creed. This song was dedicated to Nolan for all the days ahead when new doors open and bring us change. We will always show Nolan this life with Arms Wide Open!

Nolan only wanted one picture though.

He is becoming more opinionated

about these pictures I want to take.

Haley's First Day in Fourth Grade

Mrs. Dickey and Haley Haley at lunch with one of her best friends, Brylee

Have a great day Haley,
I Love You!