Jack & Spencer's World

Last Saturday, we headed out to Camelback Mountain in Pennsylvania for some snow tubing fun! To make the day even more fun, Rusty and Sheena, friends from work, joined us for the family adventure. We had hoped for a minivan to make it a true "family" event, but alas, Hertz only had a giant SUV (I did breathe a sigh of relief at this change!). The mountain (or big hill as aptly described by Sheena) touts itself as the largest snow-tubing park in the US. While I can't verify that fact, I can say that the place was big, with lots of tubing runs and two "magic carpets" to get up the hill. We were lucky that it wasn't as super cold as it has been and that it snowed the entire day. What makes winter fun more fun? Snowy winter fun. Once we were settled with our release forms signed, tickets purchased, and first ride up the magic carpet complete, the kids realized that there was only one way down...riding on the tube. Neither Jack nor Spencer were particularly...

Surprise fireworks display on the Hudson last night.

Celebrating the 100th day of school is now a thing. But this is actually a thing I can get behind because it acknowledges that these kids have made the full transition from preschool to school - they've made friends - they know the schedule - and they are comfortable in school. All good things. Jack's class is recognizing the day by presenting their 100th day projects. The premise of the project is to create something around the number 100 to present to the class. Jack and I discussed a few ideas - 100 beads, 100 baseball cards - but ultimately, we settled on a 100 days infographic (my word, not his - though he's probably use it if he knew it!). Jack's infographic documented some of the great things that he and his class have done in the first 100 days. It was fun to think through all that they have done and then find a way to put it together. Here's our final list 100 AMAZING DAYS OF SCHOOL 24 new friends 2 great teachers 8 Star books from the book fai...