August 2011

Yowza! It’s August already, and that means it’s back to school time.  These would be the official pictures of Daniel’s first day of First Grade, and Rachel going into Pre-K. 

 

Daniel’s new teacher is Ms. Wilkins – and he’s having a fairly good time so far not being a "Kindie” anymore.  He was a little insulted at the initial reading materials that she pushed his way, but that’s since been replaced by “Find an appropriate book” which lets him read at the more advanced level. 

 

Rachel has only had a couple of days of school so far, but she’s back with most of the same kids and the same teachers as last year, and that’s a good thing.  She’s excited to get to play "on both playgrounds”.  Over the summer, Rachel’s started to read a few things, and her artwork has just progressed incredibly.  If the blogs hadn’t been so far behind, I might actually scan some of it, because it’s really quite good.

 

There was, of course a lot of August that didn’t get captured on film.  Once we got back from Norway, Rachel had “Chemistry Camp” that ran for half-days at the Museum of Nature and Science.  It seemed to consist entirely of making tasty things and eating them, and as the Chemistry major, I’m not sure what to think of that, but she had a good time and while she was there, Daniel played with Sam.

 

 

The following week, they switched roles, and Daniel and Sam went to “Pirate Camp”, while Rachel and Tyler played.  It seemed to go well, and all of the kids enjoyed themselves. 

August was actually fairly busy.  We went hiking again at Roxborough, and this time the kids really rocked the trail and completed the “Moderately difficult South Rim trail in good spirits, even though Rachel fell and scratched herself quite a bit. 

 

Then there were additional trips to Pirate’s Cove, Putt-putt golf, and of course – Derby. 

Anida started playing roller derby about a year ago by going to some practice sessions.  One thing led to another, and she was invited to join the Denver Roller Dolls this spring, was selected onto the “Green Barrettes”  team and has been working her way up to her first public bout at the Firstbank Center on August 27th under the Derby name of “Enyo Phace”.  

There were some last-minute skills and qualifications that she had to prove to the league, so August was pretty busy with practices, meets, tests and and Derby events.  

However, it all paid off, and we got to see her compete for the first time in the league championship, which the Green Barettes won.

There was a LOT of derby in August.  September has been a bit calmer on that front so far.