Kids' Back-to-School Night

Busy evening at the school

 Keeping these guys corralled while waiting for the Back-to-school night to begin was not easy. There were no clear instructions sent home as to how the evening would progress.  We stopped by Wyatt's classroom to see if his teacher knew what was going on but she wasn't there.  I had them wait on the landing for Harlan to join us before we went to the gym where it seemed everyone was congregating.

Stop in the library

The library was open to the parents and students so we popped in there for a few minutes. Genevieve went to the bins that she loved to get books from last year.  Danika showed how to reach books on higher shelves.

Waiting is the hardest

Har and I stood in the back of the gym and listened to the principal introduce all of the faculty and staff. Jess and Joylynn had problems with the truck overheating so they got there just as the address by Principal Dauch was over. 

Classroom visits

The first stop was Wyatt's 3rd grade classroom.  Joylynn mentioned that she was having flashbacks to the days when she was in the classroom next to his. With only minor cosmetic changes to the building, it's no wonder she was experiencing déjà vu.

Garrett was not happy being held so Grampa took him outside on the playground to run around for the rest of the night. He was a much happier guy and I think Grampa was too ;0)

Next stop Genevieve's class

I believe that Cherise was in this classroom for 2nd grade. I'm not too sure though, I know that Wyatt was in here with Ms Mode last year for his 2nd grade year. This year she is teaching only 1st. 

I loved each of the self portraits that the kids did.

Garrett the Masked man

While Joylynn was changing him into his pjs he put on the Batman mask upside down.  He was now Walrus-man! I thought it looked more comical upside down. 

An Asian bearded crusader!

In the shop

 The van went into the shop for a minor leak around the oil pan.  They also diagnosed and repaired a couple of problematic rocker arms under warrantee! Yippee! we have a quiet van engine again.

We really like the guys at this shop.  Their work bays are cleaner than any we've ever seen.

Spent time and $$ with Courtney

 Since Gar-bear was with his mom and dad, Courtney and I got to hang out this morning after the rest of the kids were in school. We went to Joann Fabrics and spent too much money. We swung by and picked up the van from the shop and then met Har down in Milwaukee after his Friday bike ride.

 One of Logan's favorite shops

 Universal Cycles is an awesome bike shop for just about every imaginable part you would need.  Harlan needed a few things for his bike so, since it was practically on our way home, we stopped in. I found the sign in the window funny. It looks like they are taking a survey or something. "Got a Bike?" Yup got a couple of 'em. Do I hit the button for each one?

Spent time with the guys

 over burgers and fries

I'd have to borrow a son-in-law or three to make the "Five Guys" quota for this place. Hayden and Cam missed lunch so, after we dropped the kids off, we stopped and got a bite to eat and something to drink.  We sat outside and listened to the traffic on 185th go by.  

Cam marveled at his new enhanced vision. Fun times.

Another lovely vignette

 This porch is across the street from the kids' school. I love these colors and textures. The adirondack chairs on either side of the front door were the perfect touch to make it an inviting retreat space for the residents.