That Water is Cold!

This is our fourth RBE Field Day and by far it was the coldest.  Normally it is warm and the kids can not wait for the water games.  While I didn't see any one choose not to participate in the water games, there were some goosebumps and chattering teeth when they were through.  It wasn't raining though like last year and the kids were able to be outside so that was a definite improvement.  Ella was cold but didn't want to wear her jacket to keep it dry to put on later in the day.  Despite one mishap with a rubber duck to the eye (a whole other story) she had a fun morning.  

I enjoyed my morning too. I was in charge of Sacajawea with Mary and Amber (who also happen to be the moms of two of Ella's good friends).  Mary and I ran the same game two years ago so we felt like experts this time around.  At our game the kids work together to ski to a cone (see the last picture) and then hop back to the original cone in a potato sack.  It is always fun to watch the kids and see them working together.  

Her facial expression says it all!

Always a good day though when you are outside playing. 

The No Field, Field Day

Ella playing the game I was leading. 

Field Day was a bit of a disappointment for both kids this year.  Sam's class was supposed to spend the day at the park next to their school.  He unfortunately was only able to spend about an hour there because of a rainy day.  He was very disappointed he was really looking forward to a day with his friends playing some basketball and kickball.  
Ella's field day had the same problem.  Due to another rainy day field day was held indoors.  I volunteered so I was stuck in a classroom and did not get to see much of else of what was going on in the building.  I got to see Ella when she came in for the game I was leading.  She said it wasn't the same as being outside but still better than a typical school day.  Here is hoping for more cooperative weather next year.  

Having a Ball- Field Day 2014

Sam enjoyed his last field day today.  He started bright and early in the morning.  I was assigned to taking water and snacks around to all the workers which turned out to be a perfect job for me.  I had time to stop and talk to a lot of people and time to hang out with Sam and his class for a lot of the morning.  I saw him participate in most of the events.  He had a great time most of the time, but sometimes his competitiveness did not let him enjoy things as much as he should.  I had to remind him it was all just for fun!  

Ella had field day in the afternoon.  During her field day I was assigned to a game so I didn't get to see her too much or get as many pictures.  She looked like she was having a great time and said she really enjoyed herself.  

Field Day

On Thursday, the kids celebrated Field Day!  At Rock Bridge it is a half day activity.  The older kids participate in the morning and the younger kids in the afternoon.  They get to play games and rotate from station to station, like at Hickory (Sam's old school).  Unfortunately, mother nature was not real cooperative on Thursday morning.  I think the older kids still enjoyed themselves though despite the rain and colder temperatures.  I was in charge of a game and had a good time watching all the groups come through.  Luckily, one of the teachers loaned me her jacket for the morning or I would have been soaked.  As it was, my shoes were squishy and my hair wet but I was able to keep mostly dry.  The kids on the other hand were drenched.  Sam says his favorite game of the morning was one where they had sponges and had to squeeze the water out into a two liter on someone's head.  The team with their bottle filled the highest was the winner.

For the afternoon the moved the games inside and limited the kids to just four activities so they could get all three grades through the gym.  Ella was a little disappointed that Field Day was shortened but still enjoyed her time.  Since there were fewer games I was able to walk around with her class which was a lot of fun!  Her favorite game was a relay where you have to run clothes to a person on your team and dress them.  They looked pretty cute in all the clothing.  

It was a good day and a nice break from the normal school routine.  The kids all got Andy's custard to finish off their games which was a real special treat. 

Sam getting ready to play the elephant walk game.

Ella and some of her friends being silly at Field Day! 

Field Day!

Sam's school does field day really well.  Instead of the competition events we had as a kid the classes just move around to different stations and play games, have relay races, get faces painted, hair painted, etc.  I like it because all the kids are involved in every event.  It is Sam's favorite day of the year and parents and siblings are welcome to join in the fun. I usually help out in some way and this year I took the job of walking around with Sam's class and assisting his teacher.  Not too much work just running a few kids to the nurse, making sure no one is left behind, etc.  

 Ella in the Blackhawk Helicopter that came to visit.  Watching this thing land was amazing and the amount of grass it sent flying was crazy!

 Had to include this one.  How much longer is he going to snuggle his sister in front of his friends?  I was amazed he still was. 

 Sam and his best buddies Lucas and Colton

 Sam and his teacher, Mrs. Logan, getting ready to race each other through the bouncy house obstacle course.

Tricycle relay!

Sam really enjoyed all the activities and hanging out with his friends.  Ella loved the bouncy house and face painting and I enjoyed seeing my kids have fun and visiting with some of the other moms that I probably won't see again.  It was a great day.  

Field Day

Getting ready for ring toss!

Lunchtime!

Perfect form for the water balloon toss.

Before the last day of school each year is field day at Hickory Hills. The kids spend all morning playing games and have a total blast. Ella and I went around 10 to watch Sam and his class participate in some of the activities and to join him for lunch. They were all having a great time! Ella wanted to jump in there on all the games, it is so hard to just watch. She was happy when she got to go down the big inflatable slide with Sam's class.

Field Day

Sam (above) and Ella (below) in the black hawk helicopter.

Sam waiting in line & doing one of the relays during field day

The day before school gets out is always Field Day at Sam's school. I wanted to volunteer to help out this year but that is hard to do since I always have Ella. So, my wonderful Mom came down the day ahead and watched Ella so that I could help.

I got put in charge of finding volunteers and running the bowling game. I think I have now discovered how I got stuck with bowling (no one else wanted to do it). To work the bowling game you are constantly bending over and setting up pins for hours. Let me just say my hamstrings were screaming the next day! I think next year I will get my request in for a different game early.

I did really enjoy volunteering. I especially enjoyed seeing Sam interact with his classmates, although I didn't get to see that much of him. Sam also likes when I am up at school and I want to take advantage of that before he gets to the age that he doesn't want his mom around anymore.

My Mom and Ella came up to school at lunchtime and had lunch with Sam and his class. They stuck around and watched a few games and went and toured the black hawk helicopter that they had at school that day. I think everyone had a wonderful time.

Field Day

Sam's school had field day today. The kids spent the morning moving to different games. They also had a picnic lunch, got to see a dog show and go inside of a fire truck. Sam had a great time playing with his friends. Ella and I went to watch and eat lunch with Sam. Ella enjoyed going but was upset that she couldn't participate in some of the games. She absolutely loved the fire truck! She would have stayed in it all day if they would have let her.