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[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

This thread hasn’t seen much action in a bit so why don’t we drag it back up to the top of the list.


A little while back I mentioned that my boy was part of the competition percussion ensemble at his school. Well, here’s one more update on that front. They finished their season in high fashion. Last week we all traveled up to lovely downtown Dayton OH so that they could compete in the WGI National Finals. There were several hundred independent and school sponsored units in multiple classes from all over the nation and 64 schools scheduled to compete in our class alone. Net result…

An appearance in the finals and a Sixth place finish at a national event.

Not a bad way to wrap up a season.


For the band geeks among you, here’s a link for their final performance
(plain and simple… they done good)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtUkBA_s-sA

 

[wasnotafan]

This thread hasn’t seen much action in a bit so why don’t we drag it back up to the top of the list.


A little while back I mentioned that my boy was part of the competition percussion ensemble at his school. Well, here’s one more update on that front. They finished their season in high fashion. Last week we all traveled up to lovely downtown Dayton OH so that they could compete in the WGI National Finals. There were several hundred independent and school sponsored units in multiple classes from all over the nation and 64 schools scheduled to compete in our class alone. Net result…

An appearance in the finals and a Sixth place finish at a national event.

Not a bad way to wrap up a season.


For the band geeks among you, here’s a link for their final performance
(plain and simple… they done good)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtUkBA_s-sA

Congratulations! Definitely something to be proud of and I will check the video later once the traffic on the network lightens up.

 

[AirGoofy]

This thread hasn’t seen much action in a bit so why don’t we drag it back up to the top of the list.


A little while back I mentioned that my boy was part of the competition percussion ensemble at his school. Well, here’s one more update on that front. They finished their season in high fashion. Last week we all traveled up to lovely downtown Dayton OH so that they could compete in the WGI National Finals. There were several hundred independent and school sponsored units in multiple classes from all over the nation and 64 schools scheduled to compete in our class alone. Net result…

An appearance in the finals and a Sixth place finish at a national event.

Not a bad way to wrap up a season.


For the band geeks among you, here’s a link for their final performance
(plain and simple… they done good)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtUkBA_s-sA

Congrats. That is a great accomplishment.

 

[GoofyDadinVA]

It's a little thing, but I'm proud so I'm gonna share.

The fifth grade classes at my DD's school had a history assignment where they had to create a diorama of a historical event that they have studied this year using Peeps. In her class (and in most of the fifth grade classes) they were not allowed to do any of the work at home, but the entire diorama had to be created/assembled at school. After all of the work was done, the projects from the entire grade level (probably about 160 or so kids) were judged and she won Second Place. The First Place ribbon went to a girl who was in the class (or one of the few classes) who were allowed to do some of their work at home. So we are proud of her for having the best, completely student assembled diorama. I didn't get a picture of the finished thing, but she did The Surrender of Cornwallis at PEEPtown.

Similar to the picture you can find here

 

[AirGoofy]

It's a little thing, but I'm proud so I'm gonna share.

The fifth grade classes at my DD's school had a history assignment where they had to create a diorama of a historical event that they have studied this year using Peeps. In her class (and in most of the fifth grade classes) they were not allowed to do any of the work at home, but the entire diorama had to be created/assembled at school. After all of the work was done, the projects from the entire grade level (probably about 160 or so kids) were judged and she won Second Place. The First Place ribbon went to a girl who was in the class (or one of the few classes) who were allowed to do some of their work at home. So we are proud of her for having the best, completely student assembled diorama. I didn't get a picture of the finished thing, but she did The Surrender of Cornwallis at PEEPtown.

Similar to the picture you can find here

Congrats to her. When I looked at the pic, I thought what a great job she did with those peeps!

 

[GoofyDadinVA]

Congrats to her. When I looked at the pic, I thought what a great job she did with those peeps!

THAT would have been something for sure! I'd have kept that one.

 

[wasnotafan]

It's a little thing, but I'm proud so I'm gonna share.

The fifth grade classes at my DD's school had a history assignment where they had to create a diorama of a historical event that they have studied this year using Peeps. In her class (and in most of the fifth grade classes) they were not allowed to do any of the work at home, but the entire diorama had to be created/assembled at school. After all of the work was done, the projects from the entire grade level (probably about 160 or so kids) were judged and she won Second Place. The First Place ribbon went to a girl who was in the class (or one of the few classes) who were allowed to do some of their work at home. So we are proud of her for having the best, completely student assembled diorama. I didn't get a picture of the finished thing, but she did The Surrender of Cornwallis at PEEPtown.

Similar to the picture you can find here

Congratulations! Were the winners eaten after it was all done?

 

[GoofyDadinVA]

Congratulations! Were the winners eaten after it was all done?

Since they had been superglued to the box, no. But fortunately, there were leftovers following assembly that were eaten and were yummy.

 

[BigDaddyWill]

Hey gents!

Just wanted to brag about my oldest son. He is graduating from college on the 12th with a Bachelor's in Music Education.

He is going along with us down to WDW on the 24th as part of his grad gift. We are very proud of him!

Will

 

[GoofyDadinVA]

Hey gents!

Just wanted to brag about my oldest son. He is graduating from college on the 12th with a Bachelor's in Music Education.

He is going along with us down to WDW on the 24th as part of his grad gift. We are very proud of him!

Will

That's awesome!

 

[wasnotafan]

Hey gents!

Just wanted to brag about my oldest son. He is graduating from college on the 12th with a Bachelor's in Music Education.

He is going along with us down to WDW on the 24th as part of his grad gift. We are very proud of him!

Will

Congratulations and enjoy the trip!

 

[AirGoofy]

THAT would have been something for sure! I'd have kept that one.

I re read your post. I thought that was the picture when I clicked on it the first time.

Hey gents!

Just wanted to brag about my oldest son. He is graduating from college on the 12th with a Bachelor's in Music Education.

He is going along with us down to WDW on the 24th as part of his grad gift. We are very proud of him!

Will

That is definitely something to be proud of. Congrats.

 

[AirGoofy]

My turn to brag. Youngest dd ready for first communion. 2 hours to go. My angel.

 

[GoofyDadinVA]

My turn to brag. Youngest dd ready for first communion. 2 hours to go. My angel.

Congratulations to you and the family on a big, big day!

 

[BigDaddyWill]

My turn to brag. Youngest dd ready for first communion. 2 hours to go. My angel.

Congrats!

 

[wasnotafan]

Bump.

Surely someone has something that they want to brag about. I can at least say that my kids haven't killed their classmates (each other) or made the teacher (SWMBO) quit this school year.

 

[Tigger's ally]

My disney kids are older, took them on a Twins graduation trip a year and a half ago and it was my daughters 10th and the twin sons 8th trip. My daughter just recently graduated from an expensive private college (Reason its been over a year since our last trip ) and got married (Reason # 2 ) and started her job as a RN at a hospital about 30 minutes from where she lives. Got a $5000 singing bonus for a two year contract and already makes over $25 per hour.

I have coached my twin boys in baseball since they were 4 years old. This summer I coached them for the last time as they will be too old for legion ball next year. I left my coaches shoes both literally and figuratively on the field after their last game. They however thrill me each and every day as they contimue to play college ball. I am a 5'8" fourty eight year old dad that has a 6'5" pitcher and 6'3" catcher. I saw 47 college games last spring and my catcher either caught or played first base in all of them. My pitcher threw in 12 games. This year will be their sophomore year in a junior college with the catcher moving on up to D1 ball next year. My pitcher will probably be done after this spring. I relish the times I can see both of them working together in a game. It brings back memories of sitting on the back porch when they were 5 or 6 acting like a pitcher and a catcher that they had seen at Wrigley field. The fun we have had since is nothing short of amazing. I will miss it.

Here's to a great spring of fulfilling lifelong dreams

And did I mention we have a Dis trip already planned for when it's over?

 

[wasnotafan]

My disney kids are older, took them on a Twins graduation trip a year and a half ago and it was my daughters 10th and the twin sons 8th trip. My daughter just recently graduated from an expensive private college (Reason its been over a year since our last trip ) and got married (Reason # 2 ) and started her job as a RN at a hospital about 30 minutes from where she lives. Got a $5000 singing bonus for a two year contract and already makes over $25 per hour.

I have coached my twin boys in baseball since they were 4 years old. This summer I coached them for the last time as they will be too old for legion ball next year. I left my coaches shoes both literally and figuratively on the field after their last game. They however thrill me each and every day as they contimue to play college ball. I am a 5'8" fourty eight year old dad that has a 6'5" pitcher and 6'3" catcher. I saw 47 college games last spring and my catcher either caught or played first base in all of them. My pitcher threw in 12 games. This year will be their sophomore year in a junior college with the catcher moving on up to D1 ball next year. My pitcher will probably be done after this spring. I relish the times I can see both of them working together in a game. It brings back memories of sitting on the back porch when they were 5 or 6 acting like a pitcher and a catcher that they had seen at Wrigley field. The fun we have had since is nothing short of amazing. I will miss it.

Here's to a great spring of fulfilling lifelong dreams

And did I mention we have a Dis trip already planned for when it's over?

Congratulations on a job well done. Sounds like you raised them right.

 

[mm1971]

My DS started 7th grade this year. All accelerated classes in a strong school system. Got note that I could look at his grades online before they send them next week. High Honors...A.A.A.A.A.A.....Awesome start. Really proud of how he is taking schoolwork seriously this year and growing up at 12.5 year old.

Plan to keep it secret from mom until the grades are sent out and let her open the envelope.

 

[cj9200]

My DS started 7th grade this year. All accelerated classes in a strong school system. Got note that I could look at his grades online before they send them next week. High Honors...A.A.A.A.A.A.....Awesome start. Really proud of how he is taking schoolwork seriously this year and growing up at 12.5 year old.

Plan to keep it secret from mom until the grades are sent out and let her open the envelope.

Awesome is right.