Paddlers Fun

There hasn't been a summer that I haven't spent at the pool.  Since my first year Paddlers has been my home of fun and sun.  For the past 21 years my kids have played there, now my grandson is splashing around.  It is so much fun to see him play in the water.  He loves it!  However, it takes at least 2 people to watch him in the baby pool because he likes to crawl into the "deep end" all the time then practically drowns himself.  But he always comes up smiling  : )  So glad he isn't afraid of water!

 

One last throw from Jon

Lake Egypt

The weekend after Easter Ken, Jon and I went down to Lake Egypt to visit the Haun family.  Jon has been wanting to get out on the lake and this was pretty much the only weekend we were able to go.  It was chilly but we had a great time.

 Jon really enjoys hanging out with Paul

 See all these steps?  I had to walk them many times.

 Proof Uncle Orlie can catch fish.

 Jon won biggest fish

 Jon was pretty excited when Paul let him drive the bass boat.  He hit 55 mph at one point.

 After we got home everyone came up to the camper for a Sunday cookout.  The weather was pretty nice and Trevor loved being outside.

One of many golf cart rides!!!!

Easter

Happy Easter a month or so late!  I would have updated the blog sooner if I could have remembered my sign in.  But all is good so settle in for a couple of months of updates  : D

 Seriously, this kid is crazy!

 His face reminds me of Annies when we give her kisses

 Daddy found him an Easter Egg

 Which of course goes straight into his mouth

 I just love this picture

 I have an egg and you don't  NAH NAH NAH NAH

 Good times at Aunt Jen's

 Grandpa loves to play rough!!!

 Hello Bunny

Successful first Easter!

The many faces of Trevor

This kid can make some faces!  I could laugh at him all day long!  His eyes are so expressive!

 Grandpa has mastered the art of putting Trevor to sleep.  And this is not an easy task!  He is so nosey and he thinks he will miss something if he closes his eyes.  He is not happy with grandpa when he wakes up from a nap and realizes he lost another battle.

He has learned to stand with help and that is all he wants to do now.  It's just a matter of time before he starts moving and grooving.

And he won't go in his car seat easily anymore either.  He is always trying to escape.

Who me?

His sweet kisses are lethal.  He either grabs your hair and pulls tight, or pinches your neck till you yelp.  Then  he pretends your face is a chew toy and covers you with drool.

He also likes to chew on his pacifier.  

He looks sweet and innocent...

The boom...he tries to make his escape!

Last night I made greens beans and potatoes for Ken and Jon and decided to mash some up for Trevor.  This is one of the first times he has had "grown up" food.  He loved it!  Of course, I didn't get to eat because in Trevor's world nobody eats without him!  

Keeping an eye on Uncle Jon

Personal Choice Awards

A few weeks ago we received a letter in the mail telling us that Jon was nominated for a Personal Choice Award.  Every teacher  is allowed an opportunity to recognize a student of their choice.  Each student chosen has demonstrated some character trait that has contributed in a positive manner to the overall school environment.  They do not tell the student who nominated them until the awards ceremony, but Jon's teacher let it slip awhile ago.  It was his welding teacher Mr. Jones.

The ceremony took place in the Performing Arts Center.  They called each kid up to the stage where the nominating teacher gave them a medal and the MC read aloud the reason the teacher nominated them. Many kids were chosen for a lot of different reasons.  I liked it because it just wasn't the smart kids that were recognized.  There were a few special needs students who got chosen and you could tell it meant a lot to them.  I have a great respect for the teachers who called out these students and made them feel like they are an important piece of the school.

"Jon is a very fine student and I am fortunate to have gotten to know him for the past year and a half.  He is always on-task when given a project and takes the extra effort to create the work-pieces correctly and efficiently.  Attendance, punctuality, and project completion seem simply routine to him when for others it takes effort.  Any teacher would love to have a class full of Wojo's.  Jon will be leaving in June for the U.S. Navy.  Thanks Jon, for your commitment in fighting for our freedom!"

 Jon will get a Personal Choice Certificate with a picture of him and Mr. Jones.  He will also wear this medal with his cap and gown on Graduation Day.

Jon and his bfffffffff Brooke.  She was nominated by Mrs. Prazma for being super awesome too!!

Once again I will mention that Jon has had a super duper Senior Year.  I cannot be happier or more proud of him!

P.S.  the auditorium is a terrible place to take pictures!!!!