The Klondike Weekend

1/26/08

Last night, Tony led a snow campout up in Ontario at the Klondike Derby. Apparently, Colin is super warm at night, even in the winter. He melted all snow anywhere around them! Colin's team raced their sled, built fires in record time, applied first aid, and completed a scavenger hunt. It was a beautiful 25 degrees out today and lovely compared to the 10 degrees and terrible wind all week. We were relieved! Even Connor took a ride on the Klondike sled they built!

Connor and Eileen camped out with Sasha at home in the living room. He was really disappointed, but still has a cold hanging on for the last 10 days and we didn't want to take a chance in the snow. Maybe next time at the winter camp out at Cutler in March. He had a fun week at school, and is starting on making Valentines. We have found out he is allergic to Fluffy, the hamster in his classroom, which explains the constant runny nose we have not been able to get rid of!

Colin has an indoor baseball game tonight he can't wait for, and next weekend is Solofest, where judges from around the state grade you on your piece, sight reading, scales, and technique. He plays level 5 music on his trumpet, and I think there are only 6; so he is doing well!

Connor started drum lessons this week and loves it! His "homework" was to listen to music and find the beat. He was so excited to purchase his sticks. He takes lessons once a week after school at my school and loves it! Those drumsticks don't leave his hands long!