Traditions!

Today, in my first grade classroom, we were talking about traditions... what are they? why do we have them? and what do they mean?
most of the children caught on very quickly.... which led to the sharing of their own family's christmas traditions---
so funny-

"my family always listens to elvis music. i hate elvis music" - i bet her children listen to elvis music at christmas- what do you think?

"at my house, the night before christmas i get to sleep with my mom and dad- i am afraid my dad will shoot the reindeer and hang them on the wall" hahahaha

and then.... i thought i would crack up!

"mrs. pekkala, is wal-mart a worldly tradition?" - yes, she is gifted, no questions asked.... but this shocked me.

have a great one.... and don't forget why we do the things we do!

Christmas in the City?

It has always been a dream of mine to visit NYC during the Christmas Celebration. I had the chance to go with a group from our school this year, but it fell in my final's week for my masters program.

The NYC Naked Cowboy, The Shows, The Shopping, The Beautiful Sights of the City... Someday, I want to stand in front of that tree and have my photo made with my husband!!!

Susan McDowell

wallet children!

landon's 1st christmas card!

New Chistmas Cards-

Leighton's Christmas Cards!

I played with Leighton for hours while we were taking pictures! He laughed until there were tears running down his cheaks!!! It was soooooooo funny! He is the cutest little guy!