1st Grade

It is hard to believe that DJ is already a 1st grader. The Kindergarten year flew by and as of August 3rd, DJ is officially a 1st grade and going to school all day!

We worried about how he would do going to school all day since Kinder was only 3 hours, but he seemed to adjust fine.

He was VERY excited about going to school and even woke up extra early that day.

Here is our big 1st grader making silly faces for the camera.

DJ is not big on eating breakfast so I was surprised when he asked for some to start his day. His breakfast of choice? Bagel Bites!!

Last year for his 1st day of school, I baked him a cake. This year, I didn’t have as much time so instead he got a Spongebob surprise….

Our Little Artist

Both our boys love to draw. Lately, though, Cody has been quite the artist. I have a pink laptop with black pens marks to prove it. =)

Every time he is in my craft room, he signs and yells “paper” and signs for crayons. The funny thing is that he is picky about the color, too. It has to be either purple, red, orange or black. He isn’t too keen on greens and blues for some reason.

Here is the little artist at work…

He’s probably thinking about what his next masterpiece should be. Although, that smile is usually reserved for mischief. =)

Do you see how his lips are sticking out in the next picture? He seems to have a “thinking” face and sound. He does it quite often and it is cute.

There is no real purpose for this next image other than the fact that I love his Barni Rubble feet.

 

He loves to try to trace his hand.

The proud artist…

and his masterpiece…

Marine World

Last week, the boys, Teri and I went on a field trip to Marine World! The boys were so excited since they hadn’t been there since last year.  We were worried the lines would be long on all the rides and shows, but it was oddly slow for a summer day. We didn’t mind, though!

The boys waiting to get in. It’s not a great picture, but I just like that DJ is wearing his sunglasses and hat!

DJ enjoyed petting a snake…

and pygmy goat…

 

Then he met up with some old friends.

DJ and Teri riding Orca.

I’m not sure why, but Cody LOVES spinning rides. As soon as we got on this one, he was all smiles!!! I even tried to stop the thing from spinning by holding on to the middle pole, but Cody pushed my hands off of it so that it would spin more! Silly boy!

DJ loved being in the cartoon area. They had Bugs’ house and he was on top of it dancing to the park’s music. He did stop dancing long enough to take a picture with Bugs’ mailbox on top of his house, though.

Cody’s favorite was Bugs’ bed…

…chair…

  

and TV….

He kept asking me to turn the TV on! haha

The boys did what they do best and climbed on everything.

They even tried to pick the “carrots” out of the ground! =)

Cody is finally getting old enough to enjoy the animals and not be afraid of them. He LOVED the sharks!!! He even tried to pet them through the glass.

 

These sharks were all piled up on top of each other and Cody kept yelling “go” to them. I guess he didn’t want them sleeping.

We had a chance to check out the new Odin’s Temple tiger show. The boys really enjoyed this show.

Did you know that tigers swim??? We didn’t!

DISNEYLAND!!!!

For DJ’s 6th birthday, we took an eventful trip to Disneyland. We had a great time and can’t wait to go again.

The first day visiting the park, some of the San Diego cousins met us and surprised DJ . DJ was excited to be reunited with his BFF, Kacy. She is more like an older sister to him than a cousin. It was great to see them together again!

Sharon and Kat goofing around with Goofy!

The 3 Goofy kids hanging out with their mascot. (Cody wanted NOTHING to do with the Disney characters.)

Cody walked around with a monkey on his back the whole trip. =)

Cody met Mickey and loved him.

The trio hanging out at Toon Town.

 

Reunited and it feels so good…..Miss you ladies!!!!!!

 

We couldn’t help but ask Teri to stand next to the pencil sign! =)

What’s a trip to Disneyland without Mickey Ears!!!

More of the kids…

 

We miss you San Diegans and hope to see you all again!!!!!!

 

Congratulations, DJ!

He’s growing up.

Last month, DJ graduated from Kindergarten. His days of half-day school, having a playground just for their grade, and “easy” homework are over. 

His class had a ceremony for the graduates and family and friends were invited.

The graduates were even honored with a “diploma” and graduation picture.

Next month, he will be a 1st grader. We know he is ready for it and we are SO proud of him.

Kindergarten was a lot of fun for him and he did so well in school. He boasts about his reading level (28) and that he can read at a 2nd grade level. YEAH DJ!

At the end of the program, the class sang the “I Like Myself” song. Can you tell which kid was too cool to sing? =)

 

Our proud graduate…

DJ with his BFF, Marella.

I am really going to miss his teacher. She is so patient with the kids and really motivated DJ. We will miss you Mrs. F!!!!! See you around the big playground next year!

 

Class of 2009….