Serving at Rocket's school

This week has been Catholic Schools week here in our town.  With that comes lots of events connected to school.  Since I am on the PTO (Parent Teacher Organization), I have been involved in many of the activities. 

Working backward from this morning: the teacher appreciation breakfast

 

I was responsible for coordinating the volunteers to make breakfast for the teachers and staff.  It was a bit of challenge as I got 1 week's notice for this, but it all came together. 

 

 

the teachers- talking and eating in the morning.

Breakfast: 3 casseroles (another one came in a few minutes later), 3 trays of fruit, 2 trays of muffins and juice (not in the picture)

A note to the teachers and staff.  I need to bring colored chalk next year.  Some staff came in and got a plate and left, others stayed and hung out.  It was a good morning.

Last night was bookfair- so parents could come with their kids if they did not get to come to open house that was on Sunday.

 

Our cool cashiers- they manned this station all night.

some of the books- I love that we are in a new room now.  We used to be in the library and it was pretty cramped.  Now we have huge multi-purpose room to spread out in.  Deb M did a great job getting the room decorated.  She has a group of moms that are super creative.

The theme was s'mores and camping.  So cute!

The little reading area- complete with a fake fire.  the kids loved it. 

I wanted to sit here and read.

The bulletin board to pick up wish lists from the teachers.  Rocket and I bought a bunch of books for the Spanish teacher and his reading teacher.

Open house on Sunday- he is so tall now, he has to bend over.  Rocket and I led tours for perspective families.  We got to meet K-4th grade families.  So many kids switching schools.  After leading tours, we went to see Rocket's teachers in the junior high wing.  I still cant believe he is in junior high.  He has all the teachers because each one teaches one subject across the 3 grades (6-8), so it was just a matter of stopping by and saying hi and seeing his work.

Me and my boy. 

I liked this sign outside the art and music rooms.  So true!

 

Tonight is the last event for Catholic Schools week- the talent show.  Rocket refused to try out for the talent show, so we will go watch everyone else.  He could be playing the piano.  I have started telling him that he should play a Star Wars medley his last year since he plays Star Wars music for his piano recital.  This is year 3 that he will play one of the Star Wars themes.  I think I am going to ask his piano teacher if she can help him link the songs so he has a longer piece in a few years.

 

That's all for this week.  I am looking forward to a less busy week next week.

 

Love and hugs,

Deb

4th of July Weekend

Saturday night, Rocket and I head out to the local outdoor music venue for a Pops concert.  He was not too sure about it and was not happy that I bought tickets for it and we might miss church on Sunday.  But, he got there and was OK with it.  We had to stand around for a while before the gates opened, but once they opened we headed out to the lawn to find a seat.  We had tickets for the area under the cover, but it was not supposed to rain and I thought sitting out on the lawn would be nicer to see the fireworks after the concert.   I had made some chicken for dinner and packed our bag.  We got all settled and I pulled out the chicken- I must have let it sit in the refrigerator too long before cooking it, because it was GROSS.  We threw the chicken away, I bought us some coneys and pizza to have instead.  Rocket was pretty happy about the food after that.

Our view of the stage- it is way back there in the black area- thankfully, there are screens.

The Rocket man and me.  We ran into a few friends while at the concert.

As it got darker, we could see the stage.  The show was patriotic music, with the USO tribute included.  We got to see 2 WWII vets, vets from the Korean war, the Vietnam war and more recent conflicts.  Every vet received a standing ovation.  During the last part of the concert, the Pops played the theme music for each of the branches of the US military and the vets from those services were asked to stand in the audience so we could honor them.  We had some Army and Air Force vets near us.  It was very a very moving tribute.

As the concert started, the rain started, not enough to seek shelter, but enough to be annoying.  Rocket sought shelter  under the blanket, I stuck it out.  Next time, no matter what the weather forecasters say, I am bring our rain ponchos.

 

 

After the concert, there was 10 minute wait until the fireworks started.  They were great!  I love watching fireworks.

 

After the concert, we had a boring wait in the parking lot until the cars cleared out.  Seriously, it was longer than expected.  On the way home, the rain started coming down in earnest.  We got home around midnight.  I was all for sleeping in on Sunday, but Rocket really wanted to go to church as the youth group was having "game day". 

 

We did get up for church and Rocket had a great time at youth group.  After church, he and I worked the pre-registration tables at the Pray-Hope-Believe 5K run.  I was handing out the goodie bags/ number bibs and he was handing out the tee- shirts.  I expect quite a lot of people to come in right after church to pick up their stuff, but when we left after 3 hours, not even half the people had picked up their stuff.

Our friend, Jodi, with rocket in the background.

Yep- he is thrilled to death to be doing this.

 

We had to leave after about 3 hours, my foot was killing me and I had a migraine.  I have plantar fasciitis in my foot.  It is not fun at all, but standing and walking really bother it.   By the time we left, the rain was just pouring down. 

The rain was expected all weekend- including on the 4th.  On the 4th, Rocket and I stayed home, slept in late and played games (card games and board games). 

 

Rocket is off to Y camp starting tomorrow.  I think he will be happy to be back in a routine, I know  I will be happy to be back in our summer routine.

 

Happy Birthday America- 240 years young.

 

Love and hugs,

Deb