Friday, November 6, 2009

Straight A's

Yeah that's right! The Principal's kid made the Principal's list! Bubba has completed his first quarter in second grade where they actually assign letter grades instead of the ridiculous "+", "-", "check mark!" While Bubba has received all "+" in the past, it is just not the same. I am glad to report that both Katie and I spend a lot of time studying with the boys and push them to do well, perhaps way too much on my end. So much that Bubba will come home with a 98% and I have gotten to the point where I don't celebrate the success but question, "why did you miss that one?" I guess it is the old teacher in me. Nevertheless, Bubba was advised that if he made straight A's he could FINALLY get the Bakugan Maxus Draganoid set he has been wanting. Katie and I were aware that he was getting an award for being a Straight A student, but told Bubba we did not know anything. We waited patiently as the teachers called students for perfect attendance and honor roll. Simon received his perfect attendance from the teacher, but anxiously awaited the principals speech. He looked a bit concern that he was not called for Honor Roll. The moment came for his Principal to announce the names of the second grade students who received Straight A's (Principals List). The moment was priceless, I was able to snap a quick shot as Bubba jumped up and immediately looked back with those Bubba eyes and was so excited!

His baby sister Jiggs was very proud and excited to attend the Award Assembly!






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That Stop Wasn't On My Itinerary....

So the Hogue's made it to Florida for our first official family vacation. It was Sawyer's first plane ride....and Simon's first plane ride that he can remember. We were excited....the boys were stoked. We had everything we needed! But it seems that Sawyer packed something with him that wasn't on our checklist: a big case of pneumonia. Yes, the little fella made it almost one whole day in Florida before he started heading downhill fast. Our 2nd day in Orlando we were in the Urgent Care south of Cocoa Beach. (By the way, to see a doctor more quickly, it helps if you vomit all over the waiting room in front of the receptionist. Little tip for ya) After chest x-rays they advised us to head to the ER in Melbourne, where they eventually admitted him to the hospital. So, we had 3 night deluxe accommadations at the Holmes Regional Medical Center. The little whipper snapper was a trooper though! The nurses loved him, thankfully, and made us all feel right at home. We were going to send postcards out with pictures of the hospital since we spent 40% of our trip there...but they didn't have any. Imagine that!Hmmm.....maybe its something they should consider.

Florida 2008