93- Lets Go Racing

The summer movie to watch:

My kids were really excited about Cars III (and by kids I mean my rising 6th grader but you did not hear that from me).   Connor was such a Cars movie fan as a little boy.  I think he has worn the Cars DVD out watching it over and over.  

It was the first movie we took Connor to see (he was only 2) and I think his daddy is the one who wanted to see it.  I most remember Gerber Fruit Snacks spilling all over the floor during this time.  

Although, we are not huge fans of the Cars II ,  I promise all racers that Cars III will not disappoint.

I guess the theme of summer is racing. 

Late Night Racing at the Madhouse

I'm even interested in watching Baby Driver.  It seems really action packed with a lot of great actors but it will have to be a trip without the kids due to the rating.

As I was planning my summer children's church lesson, I tried to think about an idea I could do with the car/ racing theme.  We are pretty boy heavy at church but even our southern girls at the very least have been exposed to NASCAR and I thought they may enjoy it (....I  thought wrong because the girls were NOT into it but 😊 it was ok).

I found this really cute printable car craft from a Racing for God VBS website.  

I was a little ambitious with this one.  

It took so long to cut and put together, I decided to precut for the second group.

I read the story from Numbers about how brave and smart Caleb and Josh were to follow God's will/directions despite the many terrifying obstacles in their path.  They "raced" forward for God and boy are they glad they did because there were a few other unGodly rebels that didn't make it (and I mean "lights out" for them).

Next, I set up prayer stations modified from the blog Flame:  A Children's Ministry.  She has the BEST prayers station ideas ever.

Due to the level of difficulty of our paper race cars, I'm not sure how much praying was done at the prayer stations but I at least put the idea in their heads and they had fun with the manipulatives. 

Connor had a LOT of vehicles from the first Cars movie that we were able to borrow. 

I showed this clip....

... as a way of showing that sometimes the race doesn't turn out exactly the way that we think it should.  We will most certainly face obstacles but we have God as our crew chief who sent his only Son so that we would believe and come out victorious.  

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1-2

A Few Church Babies

FYI-  Carlee's daddy dressed her while I attended the early service.  She is wearing shorts with that shirt but as she describes they are "dressy" shorts...so ok then. 

Traffic Light snack

85-91: End of Year

See more end of year Moments Here.

Surprisingly, the end of the school year has been a bit more challenging than I thought it was going to be but finally today my loose ends were tied up.  Even though I only worked three days this week, it really took it out of me.  I didn't even go to the gym for the first time in eight weeks.  I've just felt really tired and lost motivation. 
We have a busy summer ahead but I'm looking forward to a little break and spending time with my family. 

Day 85:

One RAD 5th Grade GRAD.

This kid has blown me away with his academic growth and progress.   #amazing  

Day 86:

.....and FINALLY School is OUT! 

Day 87:

Carlee's first experience at the race track-

It lasted about 22 minutes before I had to take her home and the boys hitched a ride later that night. 

#princess 
#dressesuptothetrack
#momsgirl

Day 88:

I was a fan of Twilight, Hunger Games, and Divergent books.

I am so wondering about this series??

hmmmmmm.

Day 89:

Now for the lovely task of room clean up.  

One would think that end of year is a breeze once all of the children leave but the truth is that teachers no longer have critical time to work in their rooms throughout the year.  Gone are the days of spending time cleaning out closets, lesson plan tubs, file cabinets, and just getting organized.  All of this waits until the end of year.

My room was a serious job.  

Not only that but we have more changes coming around the bend.....  

details soon.  

ROOM CLEAN UP AND ORGANIZATION
and the Final Countdown to Summer

Day 90:

The boys of the school entertained themselves this week.  

No matter what age, thank goodness for 1. ramps  2. monster trucks  3. forts

Day 91:

Remember Stanley and Pretzel Day?  

Meet Amanda and Wet Nuts Day

Yep,

 I look forward to one thing at the end of the year picnic-

ice cream with a vat of wet nuts.

  

The Bomb.Com

The day was made complete with another outing with my partner in paperwork (and crime).

I always get the wildest colors and she always gets beige.  BEIGE. With all of the other sparkly colors out there?  I don't even get it.

color A:   I can't remember but something like 'Showstopper'.   

 color B:  Pearl of Wisdom

 


Anyway, we have a lot of fun and my toes sparkle more in the sun!  

For tonight, I'm lounging on the couch with my alarm set to tackle and pack for another weekend adventure (C's Retirement Party)!!   Whoooo. Hooooo.

It's SUMMER. 

78-84: Moments

Day 78: 

 Summer VAYCAY is filling up fast.........

No summer snoozing! 

#plans

Day 79:   

Remember as a kid mixing up all of the soft drinks together and calling it a Suicide?

That is still happening with this generation and it is still totally gross. 

Day 80:

Just practicing a few fishing moves... outside.... in the grass.....

Day 81:
The practice paid off.  #outdoorboy

Day 82:

Each year, end of year celebrations and saying good-bye is bitter sweet.

My always fun, always dramatic, always tearful graduation is a favorite. 

When these kids start crying, we all start.

There is much love in this room and for that I am thankful to God. 

83-84:

Mrs. C's Retirement Lunch

Can you guess her celebrity crush (and the theme of our lunch)?

Celebrating Transitions and Friendships!

The days are long but the years are short. 

Rock Middle School Boys