Reading

We had our spring parent teacher conference with Jeffrey's Kindergarten teacher.  We were so proud to learn that Jeffrey is reading at a level which is 5 times higher than the end of year kindergarten requirements.  Every day he surprises us with his vocabulary and the words he can read.  In the morning you will find him quietly reading to himself downstairs. 

Thank you Emily for lending us some books, the kids were so captivated they forgot to snack!

 His love of reading is evident every day.  We all enjoy our before bedtime ritual of reading together, and I am so happy when I see Jeffrey reading to Meredith or Meredith picking up a book to look at just because she wants to be like her big brother. 

Hey, I found these smart kids in a box!

Spring is here!

Feels like it is finally spring in state college.  Flowers are beginning to bloom, and Mike mowed the lawn today with his new lawnmower!  It started on the first try - thumbs up!

 

This week I volunteered at Jeffrey's school.  I helped in the Corl Street Garden, and assisted Jeffrey's class in planting seeds for snow peas, carrots, nasturtiums, violas and onion starts.  The school garden is very beautiful and it was great to help out.

Trellised area where Jeffrey and friends planted their seeds.

 

Meredith has been enjoying gymnastics this spring, I think it suits her.  She loves to run and jump.  

 Meredith is growing up, we are getting ready to celebrate her 3rd birthday.  Here she is all ready for school and  pictures with Jeffrey.  

Meredith's pretty spring dress is a gift from Aunt Paula!