Kindergarten Rodeo

Zach on a "bucking bronco" The kids had activity rotation each themed around the rodeo.

The kids took turns "milking" a cow. Cool!

Zach and his best friend, Cade, are ready to trike race. They had to race to the other side, fill their small bucket with the corn feed then return to base to fill the larger bucket. The team with the most feed wins!

Zach with his friends: Randal, A.J., and Jacob eating chili. They sampled from three and then voted on their favorite. They even awarded the dad who won the "king" of the chili contest. They even sampled the Texas made Dr. Pepper for refreshment.

Laurie and Elizabeth helping at the rodeo. It's all about the kids!

The Leopold Ranch!

Brett and Zach playing in their new front yard! We have bought an acre lot in Williams Creek subdivision. We hope to build soon, as soon as our current home sells.

Snow in College Station Texas!

On March 7, 2008: SNOW! Just as it was time to leave for school, Doug called out to the boys to come see the snow. The snow was thick coming down, but the ground temp was too warm to keep it frozen for long. By the end of school, the kids were out of coats and pushing their sleeves up.

The Zoo

Zach and a rattle snake. Very active, and very large.

A small croc. It seemed like it wanted to get Brett's arm.

Andrew, Zach, Brett, Bradly, and Matthew with the elephant

Zach at the lions. This is the female named Nala

Brett with the lion named Simba.

Brett and the Hot Chicks

Brett and his coach, Mrs. Nicole after a competition. Brett loves Mrs. Nicole and she had been a great teacher, leader, and motivator for Brett. He really looks up to her. She is great with the kids and loves them. She works hard and is very gifted when it comes to cheer and dance. She is great at her job. Brett loves dancing and plans to keep it up. Nationals are in a few weeks, March 8th and 9th in Galveston. Brett and some of the girls or "Hot Chicks". This is Kaylie and Tatum.

Brett with Jeanie and Maddie.

Brett and Riley and Ashton.

Oh Tooth Fairy!

2/13/07: Zach lost a tooth! This is the first tooth to come out "naturally". He worked on it all day, in school. By the time he came home, it was "hanging by a thread". Mom helped it the rest of the way, by request from Zach. Now we are anxiously awaiting the tooth fairy.

Recent Projects: Pine Wood Derby

Brett and his derby car. He is very proud. He placed 4th.

Brett's den: Bears. All with their cars and awards!

Brett and Doug worked hard on this car. Yes, Brett did most of the work. (he was not allowed to use the drill or saw). Brett made the car look like the Black Pearl (of course). He even had a Jack driving the car. He and Doug enjoyed working on this together. He did well, and is looking forward to improving his design for next year.