Victory Gallop Fieldtrip

Each grade level at Dawson's school chose a charity to support all year long.  Her class picked Victory Gallop, which is a therapeutic horseback riding.  They are also known for "Petie the Pony."  He is a pony that goes to Akron Children's Hospital and gives lots of love to the children!  What her class didn't know was that I was a board member there for many years prior to Dawson being born.  It has always been a favorite charity of mine!

 Her class went a few times in small groups to deliver items collected each month.  Today, the whole class went to see Petie for the last time, play on the play ground, picnic and take a hike.  

 Since Papa works so close, he stopped by for some fun!

 The kids were told to take a silly picture with Petie!

They really do love Petie.  My animal lover was front and center when it came to petting Petie!  In fact, she even has a stuffed Petie I bought for myself many years ago!

There were beautiful views as we headed on our walk towards the woods.  

  A few of the other horses that were eating in the fields.  They were beautiful horses! 

 And finally we headed back to the barn.  It was a hot day and the kids were sweating.  When we made it back, popsicles were waiting for us!

Count Down

We are counting down the last days of KINDERGARTEN!  I can't believe another year has come to an end!  Are you ready for us FIRST GRADE?

As you can see from the picture, we just came inside from playing.  It's our first 80 degree day today!  We are loving it!

101 Dalmatians

What I love most about spring is all the culminating school activities.  From performances to picnics, it's all so much fun!  Last night, Dawson's school put on the play 101 Dalmatians.  It consisted of all the kids in grades K-6.  Now that sounds like a ton of kids, but she goes to a small school.  The kids did an amazing job and it was a first class show! 

 I was very surprised to see Dawson dancing and singing her heart out on stage in front of a full crowd.  No fear at all.  In fact, all smiles!

 Every parent was responsible for creating or buying a Dalmatian costume with the only stipulation of long sleeves.  I bought a white dress and leggings online then cut out LOTS of felt spots.  I love how all the costumes looked so different!

 AS you know this movie has lots of singing.  In this show, they had lots of singing, dancing and moving around on stage.

 There was lots of movement.  They did seem to know just where to go and what to do!  

 My sweet puppy.

The final bow! 

 All smiles and giggles!

 And the whole cast....it's hard to see but, it goes all the way to the back!  There's one benefit to being short....you are always in the front row so your mom can ALWAYS get some good pictures!

After every performance, their must be flowers.  Congrats Dawson on your Kindergarten musical!