Kindergarten

My first day of official school started today.  I am enrolled at a co-op elementary school called the Bridge School.  I was really excited when we first got there.

It was crowded once inside.  I started making myself busy.  I got lucky, Mom had to work this morning.  Mom read several books to some girls, while I sat with some friends.

I still do not know everyone at the Bridge School and I became a little shy.

I was doing well until circle time and then I became needy and asked my Mom to sit behind me.

We played we had a chance to introduce ourselves and play games.

I liked some of the games.

I became needy at recess.  I didn't want to play with anyone. That wall to the left is the side of the school.  Soon, they will cut more windows and doors on that side.  Presently, the play ground is a parking lot, but, that will change too.

I did get in some more building time.  Half of my snack went missing and I got a little grumpy.  We had story time and an art project, neither of which I found very interesting.  We finished the day at Marvista Park.  I did have fun there.  I was glad that I was only doing half day kindergarten-other kids my class were doing full.  I don't think I want to go back tomorrow.  Mom tells me it will get easier.  I am not so sure....

Arts-A-Glow 2012

This is the lantern festival that is held in Burien every year in September.  Last year, we came too early and missed out on the darkness and the lanterns.  This year, I think we arrived a little too late.

Center Stage in the forest, they had a giant paper chandelier that looked like a jelly fish or umbrella with rain.  This is where the performance at the end of the evening happens (I have never been able to last that long.).  There is always soothing music down here.  Last year, it was a harp.

The origami lanterns were cool.

There was even a giant lantern that I could go into.....

This was the glowing mega blocks truck.  Dad spoke with the owner-they had taken this vehicle to Burning Man.  I got to climb up to the top, and fortunately, I did not fall off.

There was a lantern processional-but the music was too loud.  I was tired after karate and wanted to go home.

Aren't we leaving?  Why are you still taking pictures?

Good night!

Karate Test

After being in karate since May, I got to test for my first belt-Tiny Tiger Belt #1!  I tested with five other older kids (6 & 7).  The test lasted for over an hour.  I was tired when it ended.

 Sensei started us with exercises.  We had to run around the dojo.

And do punches.  I am on the far right.

We worked on our form....

We had to sit and listen too.

We had to get our gear on for sparring.

I practiced my punches as I watched the other kids.

We had to jump.  Look how high I can go!

We all got to work with Sensei.

Sensei ended up telling positive things about each of us.  He will have my new belt waiting for me when I come to class Tuesday.  I can't wait!

Karate Test-First Kata

Mom had to film this through a window.

Dancing to Madonna

My Dad played a new artist for me-Madonna.  Cousin Maddox and I decided to dance!