Kari was notified that Teddy would be receiving three awards at school today, so she invited Ted and me to attend the assembly. Each classroom teacher gave awards for subjects taught in that classroom. Special subjects included art, music, computers, etc. in addition to reading, writing, math, and the Big 3–given to one student in each class for being a safe, respectful, and responsible learner. We were very proud of Teddy.
In the special subjects category, Teddy received a music award. He’s on the far left.
Next was the classroom reading award. He’s on the right in the back row.
Teddy’s third award was the Big 3. Kari said the teacher told her Teddy is the most mature child in her classroom. (Check it out. The boy on Teddy’s right is wearing a shirt that says “Fossil Fuel” and has a picture of a dinosaur riding a motorcycle.)
The Big 3 includes a medal in addition to the certificate. Here’s our winner.
Today was also Hat Day at school. Most of the hats were cute, but not remarkable. Some kids went for the extremes.
A Beefeater, perhaps?
World’s largest hat?
No hat, but the boy in the middle wore a three-piece suit and a tie for the event. He looks bored here, but he was excited about his award and was glad-handing everyone. Future politician?
Back at Kari’s house, we celebrated all these certificates with fresh-baked raisin bread and fresh caramel-frosted chocolate cupcakes.
Meanwhile, outside in Kari’s driveway, the Camry lives on. Ted and I bought the Camry in March 1992. It wouldn’t die, and we got sick of driving it, so Ted replaced it with a 2003 Solara and we gave the Camry to Kathy. In December 2017, Kathy bought the Prius from us and gave the Camry to Kari. Those Toyota cars just won’t quit!
It’s so much fun to live close to one of our kids’ families so we can regularly be a part of days like this.