Maddy the Super Student

It's been a big week at school for little miss Maddy.  First, it was her week in the classroom to be "student of the week".  All students get a week sometime during the year to be showcased and Maddy has really been looking forward to this.  They get to put together a bulletin board about themselves that they share with the class and then the classmates are able to ask her other questions that weren't showcased.  The board stays up until the following week when it's the next students turn. 

The second big event for this super student was getting chosen for the schools virtue student of the month.  This is an award not every student gets so it always brings out the pride in me (last year she got it for the virtue of compassion).  This month the virtue was fairness.  It is quite ironic when I first heard she was chosen because fairness was something we had been working on at home.  We were going through a process of teaching the kids why it's not ok to say "not fair" because we were hearing that phrase a lot.   I guess the lesson was sinking in with her :) 

Tuesday was the assembly where she received her award.  Carson also got the award for his kindergarten class.  It was pretty cool to see both cousins get their awards.  Congrats Maddy (and Carson)!  We are so proud of you! 

Valentine Crafting

It all started with this felt heart wreath



I liked it so much I added this to our table decor

Those balls of yarn peeking through in the above picture were inspired by Andrea at our craft night a few weeks ago.  Yes, I know, that frame would look better white.  I didn't have one and just stuck it in that brown one for the time being.  Then I forgot about it and never went and bought a white one.   

The crafting has continued unto this

I don't remember where I saw that idea.  Graham especially likes it.  Wish I had a picture of him getting caught licking it :) 

Love is continued through the house into the computer room where old pictures were replaced with some old scrapbooking stuff

Bryson, Graham and Maleigha helped me make these melted crayon hearts one day last week

Always a fun one for the kiddos. I do have to say though that I really dislike peeling wrappers off crayons. 

We made these little guys in Maddy's class this week for art (for the students parents).  They were a big hit! 

Kelly had given me a link to the idea awhile back and I have been so excited to do them.  Simply just 3 lunch bags folded and stapled together.  In the openings are 3 pieces of paper that you can pull out that answered "I love you because".   The pages in between were decorated with hearts and pictures the kids drew.  They turned out really cute. 

Last but not least, Maddy's class valentines

Brought the red, glittery embossing tools out again this year.  I found this little Martha Stewart kit of 24 of these boxes on clearance at Zurchers for $2. Who cares if they were meant to be wedding favor boxes.  I thought they would make a cute box to deliver a valentine treat.  I really do love traditional valentines but I love putting something unique together more :)

Oh and I also put together one of these again for Maddy's teacher

And, that's all.