Melissa’s Blog

My husband is the best. My hard drive crashed and he got my computer up and running for me again. It amazes me how good he is at repairing and updating my computer. It is a bit of a learning curve as some programs were updated but look completely different. As I am getting older I definitely get a little intimidated and whine that I want my computer back to the original programs.

Anyway  I have lots of catching up to do on this blog. Justin has decided to play the cello at school. Such a big instrument but lucky it is pretty light. He is excited about it and seems to be enjoying it. They will start using the bow next week. Nikki is liking vocals a lot. Her teacher seems fun and she keeps mentioning he gets “off topic” a lot.

It was red ribbon week at school recently, say no to drugs. During that week, the kids got to wear their favorite hats and crazy hair day. Hard to make boys hair too crazy. I also told Justin he could get the Chip hat when it was hat day at school. So we ran to CA Adventure just to buy him a hat. I didn’t realize that Disney wouldn’t have it online or in their stores in the mall. It was also walk to school day where we all meet at Northwood Park.

Well it is official we have upper graders. 4th grade as been quite the adjustment. More homework, more test, longer day, etc. Both seem to have great teachers. Justin seems a little more strict but both are great. I decided to have Nikki use my hair dresser. It was time for a haircut from someone who can really deal with curly hair. He did an amazing job. He straightened it but Nikki still prefers her curls. She is so beautiful no matter how her hair is. Ever since getting cut she has been wearing her hair up a lot and it is now curling so pretty. Here are the kiddos the 1st day of school.

They both had a great first day. Justin has Miss Kretsinger and Nikki has Mrs. Walsh. I don’t know much about the 4th grade teachers. I am sure it will be a great year.