Last Mini Mites

August 30th was Jud's last night as a mini mite, they played a game keeping score and playing music(the kids love it). Jud had a great game, he scored a goal in the first 10 seconds and had a couple assists. His defensive play was super, he was skating hard and stealing the puck. It was a fantastic night for him and us. The Cuzzos' came to see him and he loved having people other than Mama to cheer him on.

Jud and Coach John
Coach John has been really patient with Jud over the past year. He and Coach Jay do a really good job with the kids, it isn't always easy getting 5-10 year olds to pay attention and play well.

Kindergarten

Well, we had a major milestone Aug, 24th. Jud Started Kindergarten!!!!He was pretty excited. We met his teacher on Friday and she seems really nice. I was a little freaked out that he would be gone all day from 7:30 until 2:30 but he is doing fine. Getting up in the morning is no picnic but we are adjusting. He loves carrying his backpack and walking to school. I have to say the walks are my favorite part of the day.He is doing so well, he has had all green for behavior, likes recess the best, and is always glad to see me when I pick him up. He has a homework folder and enjoys doing the assignments. Here's hoping the next 12 years go as well as this one has started. I miss my boy, but he has made some new friends and really likes school.

Hair Cut

So to start the school year off right, the week before school Jud needed a haircut. I was thinking a nice trim but Jud had other ideas. He wanted spiked hair!!
Here are before and after.

LegoLand Aug 11-12

To say Jud loved LegoLand is a huge understatement. He could happily live there and ride rides and play all day. Above he is having a saber fight with his favorite bad guy, Darth Vader. Below he cools off in one of the water fountains in the kiddie area. We went Tuesday and just did things as we went, but Wednesday we mapped out a route to hit the big rides and miss out on those long lines. We did just about everything you can and after two days I was ready for a change of pace.

So we hit the beach. Jud had been wanting to go to the beach for two years and finally made it. He wanted surf lessons but I didn't think that was a good idea. So he and Marc dug a trench and made a castle. The water was frigid, next time we will hit one of the south Florida beaches.

Playin' in the rain

Jud and dad playing' in the rain after the cross country race we ran.
I am just a bit behind again. This was either the beginning of Aug. or end of July. It was a long muddy race and the cool rain felt great.