Awards Ceremony/ LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

Today the kids had awards ceremony.  All the  students who received commended on the TAKS tests were recognized.  Christian was commended on all 3 tests; Reading, Writing, and Math which means he scored HIGH, missing only a few questions.   Carson received an Outstanding Student award, as many of his classmates did:)  LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!  oh my! the Fun begins! Hope this won't be a LONG summer!

Mrs Rodriquez, Christians teacher

Chrisitan with his Commended TAKS certificates

Three Amigos  Hernan, Jorge, and Christian

Christian and Mrs Serafini the Principal

Carson with his teacher Mrs Hernandez 

Carson with Mrs Serafini

Hail Hail and more Hail

The weather here in West Texas is pounding Alpine with hail.    The first night was just a little here and there.  The second night it was pea size to golf ball size for about 30 minutes.  Last night it was pea size but LOTS of it for about 30 minutes! 
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This is all the hail that rolled off the roof!

Blast From the Past

Carson making his way to his "spot"  for the night! (waving at our friends cheering him on)

Carson and his friends singing" Lean on Me"

Kids LOVE  the "Chicken Dance"

Christian rocking it out on the guitar for "Rock around the clock"

Christian also had a speaking part in introducing the song "Lean on Me"

Students of Alpine Elementary getting set for the Musical.

My good lookin' little men!

I think they are looking more alike! Must be the shirts!  :)HA! 

Balmorhea State Park

This weekend the Ballards went camping with our friends Justin, Lindsey, Trace, Clayton, and Jake Edminston.  We drove to Balmorhea, Texas - just an hour drive from Alpine.  It is an Oasis in the middle of a desert.  The state park has a natural spring fed swimming pool where about 25 million gallons of water flow thru each day.  The boys all stayed in tents while Lindsey and I stayed in the cabin :)  - my kind of camping! 

Mother's Day Tea

As I approached the Carson's class, Carson was waiting outside to escort me into the room.  He told me to sit at his desk which was covered and decorated.  He took the plates and served me a cookie and some strawberries.  He then gathered the cups and took them to Ms Hernandez to fill with tea.  During the tea, we saw a slideshow of pics and listened to the kids recorded message on their moms.  He also made me a large card and  flower arrangement with the candle.  It was a very nice tea!  Thank you Carson for a great Mothers Day tea!    

PS 

We are going to BALMORHEA, Texas  this weekend with friends and Carson will be getting a short haircut as well!  Tired of the long mess!  more pics and blog to come!

Up Up and away

6:00 pm is when the UPS/Fed Ex  shipments fly out of Alpine!

more Cinco de Mayo festivities

Cinco de Mayo

This weekend Alpine is celebrating Cinco de Mayo.  This morning we went to the Parade.  This is our Mardi Gras!