Avery's "In the Band, Man!!!"

Before you start thinking that Avery is soooo cool, 

being on that big stage and all, remember ...

... I am way cooler!!

Avery decided she wanted to join band class at our school ...

now I think she's playing something called a French Fry Horn.

(Surprisingly she won't let me taste it!!!) 

Here she is playing in the back of Daddy's car

(she plays any chance she gets) ...

 ... this still means she's not as cool as I am, 

but that doesn't mean I can't show her off to all my friends.

Grandpa Charlie turns, how old?!?!?!?

Can you tell what Avery drew for Grandpa's birthday???

(Here's a hint ... it's his motorcycle!!!)

Auntie Em came out to visit for Grandpa Charlie's birthday!!! 

sssshhhh ... it's a surprise!

See how I talk normally with Auntie, where Avery
talks with Auntie using weird mouth shapes ... weirdos!!!

Over the river and through the woods to Grandpa's birthday we go!!

As you can clearly see, the surprise and party were a big hit!!!

You probably can't tell from his face, but he loves his drawing 
(I think)

Not only did Grandpa have a super old birthday, 

but he also retired from doing his non-Grandpa worky stuff!!!!

Here we all are at dinner with all his worky people!!! 

Happy Birthday Grandpa Charlie!!!!!!!!!

Back to school, already?!?!?!?!?

I knew the day would come, 

summer break is now officially over,

and time for "back to school" ...

... the exciting part was meeting my teachers,

 and catching up with old friends!!

 

Avery had a big assignment due immediately, 

all rolled up into one picture describing oneself ...

1. "Avery"

2. Stella with Scout singing

3. Horsey

4. Tennis racket and ball 

5. Canvas with paint

And also a poem inspired by "The Best Part Of Me" book ...

 

... and a presentation on Lewis and Clark!!!

 

Avery also gets robotics class at the beginning of the year.

I can't wait 'till I'm in 5th grade!!

Mommy also had a lot of stuff to catch up on 

(along with moving into a new office) and I had to help ...

*sigh*

Sure school's great and all, but weekends are still my favorite!!