What a nice gift! A co-worker of Kathy’s (Edi) gave grace this childrens’ kayak. Grace loves it! and Grace can’t wait to use it! …No doubt some fun times with it this summer.
April snow
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Repurpose Project and Picture Day
Today the re-purpose project was due (Grace turned an old detergent container into a cookie jar).
..and it is also picture day!
Zoey and Grace work on training
We’ve been working with a professional trainer.
Our whole family: Zoey, Grace, Mom and Dad meet with the trainer once a week. We’ve had two sessions so far, six more to go.
After each lesson we all work and practice (on top of all our other chores and responsibilities). But we’re making good progress. Main goals are for Grace and Zoey to have a great relationship, and for a well-mannered mutt. Super thrilled with our trainer, more on her later!
Next training is tomorrow, tonight: Grace and Zoey worked on some things in our neighborhood park …here is a snapshot:
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Religious Studies
Grace always comes out of religious Studies with nice artwork. Only one more week this year!!! 
Before School Program
Grace is on a mission. …To be the first one to “Before School Care” on the days that she goes.
Today she was up before 6am ….coaching dad on how to get out of the house early. ….Uhhh, Isn’t it supposed to be the other way around?
Arrived before they opened. Grace proud of being there early …as we helped the counselors set up.
Grace, you ain’t right, but you’re alright.
Fantastic Report Card
Today reports cards were released, for 3rd quarter. We’re all so proud of Grace, she’s doing GREAT!
and she has not missed a single day of school so far this year!! Amazing. Aprox 125’ish straight days so far. If she can make it the whole year without missing a day, there is going to be a big celebration.
Congratulations Grace Moore Austin, you are Awesome!! We love you and are so proud of you!
Ding ding ding
Grace rings the bell at swimming lessons tonight. = advance 1 level!!. Great job Grace, we’re all so proud!
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Grace ringing the bell with the swim manager.
…and after ringing the bell, Grace was allowed to do any swim style she wanted ….uhhh, and she made up her own …and a very peculiar one at that!
Grace graduates to a silver bear…..the last level!
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Starbucks before school
What a life. Grace woke up early (5:30a’ish) hence, ready for school early …..so, time for stop at Starbucks and pumpkin bread + double chocolate chip frapaccino on the way to school.
Now we’ll review spelling words and then be the first to before school program which opens at 7a.
Thursdays are a long day for Grace, but we’re off to a good start.
Wed. eve bike ride to dinner….
Big day today ….first school, then after school care …and finally home. And then Grace says … “can we go on a bike ride to Raley’s for dinnner?”
Heck, why not. Grace ordered the chicken dinner with mac-n-cheese, mashed potatoes, gravy and dinner roll. ….Now doing patio dining overlooking the parking lot. Great spring weather.
Next up: Time with Zoey and then homework.
Grace & Rylie Do Reno!
Grace & Rylie spent a fun and active day. The events went like this:
* Late breakfast at Hash House A-Go-Go
* Climbing and fun at Whitney Peak
* Fun and show at the Planetarium at UNR
* Zoey play and fun at San Rafael Park
* Dinner at Famous Dave’s
* Fancy Dessert at Cheesecake Factory.
* Last stop: Made sure the sign that Grace and Rylie put up is still there.
A great day …too many pictures can be found by clicking here:
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