It is a little known fact that we live in a house with an up and coming YouTuber. However, the word will soon be out thanks to a little bit of self-promotion. For some time now, Mason has had his own YouTube channel. He created a series of videos and has more in the […]
As we experience the seasons at Bill’s new office, we are learning about their traditional celebrations. Christmas brings about the annual cookie exchange. Bill signed up thinking he would bring Chocolate Peppermint Pinwheels. Mason was quite excited about the exchange and he also had a cookie in mind. He wanted to make Nerdy Nummies’ Zelda […]
I have many things to be thankful for. One of them is bees. That might sound strange, but have you ever stopped to think about how much we need bees? If we didn’t have bees, then we wouldn’t have honey. I think bees are important because there are a kind of bees called Mason […]
Apropos to First Holy Communion, Mason’s class colored these sheets and folded them accordion style. It is so clever how the image changes depending on the direction from which it is viewed.
The sacraments are an incredible rite of passage in our faith. I can’t believe this day is finally here for Mason. He looks so mature and handsome. His smile captures my heart. The wall of communion banners was quite a neat reflection of the kiddos. This handsome group of fellows grabbed a seat in the […]
I never posted about the project that Mason finished up while I was in Los Angeles. For Black History month, each student studied a famous African American, dressed up a two liter bottle to look like him or her and wrote a report. Mason chose Tony Dungy. Tony Dungy was born on Oct. 6, 1955 […]
To culminate their studies this month, the two second grade classes came together and performed several short plays about American History. Mason had a role in Aunt Harriet’s Story. He was very much at ease in front of the group, respectful and reserved while he performed and waited. As soon as his role was over […]
This year Mason’s teacher has incorporated the use of a math website which helps students strengthen basic math facts. It uses repetition and timing to review them in the way that old school flash cards work. First Mason worked through the addition facts and then he moved onto subtraction. He is required to do about […]
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Today was finally Mason’s First Reconciliation. He had been preparing for several months. Mason made a special book with the Ten Commandments and an example of each in his own words and the Act of Contrition. As a special part of the celebration, Mason received an envelope with letters written from many friends and family […]