Christmas Program

Today the boy's had their Christmas Program. They did such a great job, I was so proud of them. Justin had a small speaking part in the program, I was really nervous for him. He did sooo good. He was loud, clear and said it perfectly. Way to go Justin!!

I did not catch Justin's part on video cuz I was too busy being nervous for him, but here is a video clip of the final song!

Justin's Birthday

Justin is 5 today. I don't think its possible to have a favorite child, but each one holds a special place in your heart, and creates a different relationship with you. Justin of course was my first, and that will always be special to me. He showed us what joy children bring to your lives, he showed us what it meant to love someone so unconditionally, and so much, you didnt think possible.

Justin is the sweetest little boy, he loves his brothers and sisters so much, and is always looking out for them. He takes a lot of responsibility on his little shoulders and seems to love doing it. I am so proud of him, I can't believe how big he is getting. Even as I look at these pictures, I remember and treasure every moment, but man has it gone by fast.

Justin started in a young 5's Kindergarten class and seems to be doing very well. The teacher told us that he writes his name very well. Josh and I could not be more proud of him. He is practicing letters M,O, W, H, A, & L, and is also learning sight words "IS" "THE" "DAY"! It's going to be a very exciting year!

For his birthday today, we are allowing Justin to pick where he would like to go for dinner and a fun activity we can do as a family. I will be sure to post all about it!!!

T-Ball

One of the things I have looked forward to with my kids, is for them to start playing sports. This summer, Justin was finally old enough to play t-ball. If anyone has ever watched 5 year olds play t-ball it is one of the funniest things to watch.

First of all, nothing fits the poor kids. The shirts are huge, the helmets are huge, the bats are too heavy. Second, half the kids don't know which way to run when they do hit the ball......When the ball is hit, the entire team of kids all run to get it, leaving no one on any of the bases. And usually the kids are kicking dirt around, or playing with the grass, or looking in the sky not paying any attention to what is going on in the game.

Regardless, it has been so much fun to watch him play this summer, and he has loved it. He is on the Orange Team and they are the Cubs. He plays on the same team as his cousin Brian, so that has made it even more fun. Here are some pictures!!!

Kindergarten??? It can't be!

Ok, so on Wednesday Justin and I attended Kindergarten Roundup at Forest Elementary. This is the same elementary school I went to when I started school, however I don't think any of the teachers that I had still work there.....I must be getting old (ha ha)...... Unfortunately I don't have any pictures to share of the event, I know I can't believe it myself, me who takes pictures of everything.

Josh and I have decided that we want to send our children to Riverview Schools. So next year our biggest guy Justin will be starting Kindergarten. Welcome class of 2021. The time has gone so fast, I cannot even believe it, I just know I am going to blink and we will be sitting at his high school graduation. Of course I did cry, and it wasn't even the first day of school...... but it was the superintendants fault. He brought a t-shirt of his son's when he started kindergarten and then a t-shirt of the same son from high school graduation. Wah Wah!!!

Justin got to go play with some of the kids from his class, play with some toys, and meet his teacher while I got to go listen to all the school rules, and fill out paperwork. The teacher brought all the kids back out and we then took a tour of the whole school. Then the most exciting part for Justin was that we got to take a ride on the school bus. All the kids thought this was the coolest thing ever.

In talking to the teacher, Ms. Gee, she already knew that they have Jacob following right behind Justin, then they get a year break, and then two more Shupe children will be joining the ranks. So Justin will be in 4th grade, Jacob in 3rd, Joey in 1st, and Madison starting kindergarten. We will have graduates in 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025...

It was so much fun going to roundup, I just can't believe it. Time goes by way too fast.......We are so lucky to have such wonderful, healthy children. It's so great to watch them grow and learn.