I’m definitely a supporter of fine arts and I love every piece of artwork that comes home in a backpack.  OK maybe some are a little odd but I don’t discriminate – I keep them all. Kiddos, one day you will get a wonderful package of artwork from your youth.  Just appease me and accept it – you can throw it away later behind my back.  Except for these because they are my favorites and they make my office look super cool…

In the Spring, Manchester Park has a Fine Arts Night where the hallway walls are covered with student art – it’s AWESOME!  In addition, parents can hear performances by the special chorus, band, orchestra, and guitar club.  There’s also a book fair in the library.  Honestly, it’s a bit chaotic.

Jake cut out of baseball practice a little early, changed in the car, and slammed down a quesadilla in the 5 minute drive from practice to the school.  Impressive!  He’s gotten a lot of practice at this sort of routine I guess.  He performed with the special chorus singing songs from the decades – starting with the 60’s to current.  Then he performed with the band.  I have to say, the band has come a long way since I first heard them play!

I’m pretty sure this isn’t the posture that Mrs. Bullins prefers for her band members but luckily you’re cute,  so she probably doesn’t notice…

Finally we made it to the hallways to admire the art.  Yours truly cut out all of these stems and assembled this flower garden for Reece’s 1st grade class.  Needless to say my 1 hour volunteer shift turned into a 2 hour shift!  Mrs. Lawrence is really lucky I like arts and crafts!  Can you imagine Brian getting suckered into this project!?

I love it when the kids are asked to do self portraits or self reflection writing.  It’s awesome to discover what they think about themselves and portray it in writing or pictures.  Check out these self-portraits!!

Reece, I love that you put heart tattoos on your arms and giant bottom lashes on your eyes.  Those lashes are very long – maybe a little too much mascara!?

I guess Jake forgot his eyes were brown, but very accurate hair and a cool art project nonetheless!  Overall, a little scary right!?  I hope both of you know that you are much cuter than you portray yourselves!

Every once in awhile it is nice to take a break from sports.  A little singing, dancing, music, and taking pride in your artwork, makes you smile and laugh in a different way. For instance, I cannot stop laughing at some of these recent writings from Reece…

I would love to see this dance off with Dad some day, Reece, it sounds super fun and entertaining!

This is 100% accurate.  I do tell Reece repeatedly to pick up her room and Brian is always needing quiet time to conduct conference calls.  I love your honesty, Reece.

And probably my most favorite writing piece is this one, where Reece would like to be the President of Target.  Clearly we spend a lot of time at Target and it has made an impression!!  Reecie, I hope you are the president of Target some day – that would be magnificent!  P.S. Please give me the friends and family discount….