Valentines

Yes, I know that its nearly March and Valentines is already way back in the rear view mirror.  But things have been busy and I have at least 5 posts in the que that are trying to make their way out.  And even though this isn't the oldest one, I figured I better get this one out before it becomes embarrassingly late!

Brenna was super excited about making her own Valentines Box.  So, I wrapped the shoe box with white paper and then complied colors, glitter, stickers, jewels, and ribbon.  The rest is all Brenna!  It took 2 days to decorate, since we had to wait for the enormous amount of glitter glue to dry.  Then she insisted everything be a colored!  She didn't want any white left!

The Run Down

Recently I joined instagram.  Given my love of pictures, it was only a matter of time before I hopped on that band wagon.  Now I find myself using my iphone camera alot more!  So, heres the run down on some instagram fun.

100th Day of School

I didn't even know they were counting the days until we got to day 92!  I never knew the 100th day of school was such a big deal.  In honor of the 100th day, the kids were asked to design their own T-shirts with a 100 theme.  When I asked Brenna what she wanted on her shirt, I wasn't surprised to hear "Raindows!"  Of course!  So, 100 pompom balls later and this is what we came up with.

McAlister Family Fun Day at the Zoo

It's been awhile since just the three of us have gotten away to do something fun and the weather last week was just too beautiful to pass up the opportunity for a day at the zoo.  We got there right after it opened and leisurely enjoyed all our favorite parts.

Brenna crawling through the aquarium!

Fun with Frankie

We didn't have to wait long to visit with Frankie again.  The very next week he went home with Malea and Brenna got to have more fun with Frankie during their playdate!  Here's a picture Malea's mom shared with me of the girls hula hooping with Frankie!

Star of the Week

Brenna was chosen as Star of the Week a couple of weeks ago.  This is an opportunity for the kids to share alittle about themselves and their life.  They get to bring home Frankie the Falcon (their classroom mascot) who visits with them for a week.  They also put together a poster that tells about their life, family, hobbies, and likes.

Brenna was thrilled to bring Frankie home and she faithfully hauled him everywhere we went each day and he slept with her every night.  We worked hard on her poster, as she carefully chose each picture that she thought shared something special about her life.  On the first pass you selected more than 50 pictures, which we negotiated down to just under 20.  Finally, Frankie comes with a journal which "he" makes an entry in at the end of the week describing his visit with his new friend.  Needless to say this turned out to be more homework for Mom than it was for Brenna.  Here's how our week with Frankie went.

Frankie at the basketball game and watching movies with friends!

Brenna's First Basketball Game

A new year calls for a new sport!  Brenna started winter season basketball at the YMCA in January.    They play full court, four-man basketball on 6 foot goals.  She's also the only girl on her team!  Her first game she walked away with 3 baskets and 4 rebounds.  We're so proud of her!  She's really turning into a spunky little athlete!  Check out some of the pictures and video from the first game!

Warm-ups