Courtney Awarded Scholastic Silver Star Award!

This past Fall, Courtney was given an assignment to write poetry in her English class.

Her teacher submitted all of the pieces to the Scholastic National writing competition.

This program was founded in 1923. It is the longest running, largest, and most prestigious competition of it's kind in the nation. Each year approximately 25,000 entries are sent in to be judged by professional writers, past winners, and professors. Entries come in from the U.S., Canada, U.S. Territories and U.S. sponsored schools abroad.

Courtney's poetry was selected by the Regional Board as a Silver Star winner. We are so excited for you Courtney! Way to be! Last night we went downtown and watched her receive her award.

Brianne's NIS Musical

The 5th grade classes at Brianne's school put on a fine arts performance. Here Brianne is in action!

Courtney & Caitlin's UIL Violin Competition

A few weeks ago, Courtney & Caitlin participated in the District UIL violin competition. They each practiced their music for weeks. Caitlin had the most difficult piece. I loved hearing them practice. It brought back so many memories of the days when I was a little girl, playing the exact same Suzuki music! A few days before the UIL competition their new violins arrived! They were so excited to get full sized violins! The tone of the violins is magnificent, and the twins swear they play the violins better now that they have their new instruments! (hee-hee!)

Tiffany's Little Snack

One afternoon we found Tiffany having a little snack. She was sitting on the kitchen counter, eating out of a jar, and licking a knife. Sometimes don't you think it would be fun just to be a little kid again with not a worry in the world?

"Yikes! I am so busted!"