Responsibility

Jake was chosen to perform in PEC's "Character Assembly", which recognizes students who have demonstrated that quarter's character trait (citizenship, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring and respect).  He, along with seven other 4th graders, acted out a small skit about responsibility (this quarters chosen trait).  He (of course), played the Dad who was talking to his daughter about her chores. 

 **Ahh, I could see me coming out in him as he spoke his lines**

"Honey, you can't go outside to play until all your chores are done."

I've said that a thousand times...

What he didn't know, was that he had also won the responsibility award!!  This is his second character award to win in his 5 years at PEC - the other was respect.  

 

VERY pround Grandparents

Lexie's Preschool Christmas Performance

 Little Miss Lexi Lu shocked me completely by participating in her classroom's Christmas Performance.  Why did she shock me?  Well, what some of you may not know about Lexie is that she is very shy and does not like attention from anyone other than her family members.  During the church performance she freaked out and her teacher had to hold her the whole time.  Seriously sad day :( and she was all dolled up and knew all the songs and movements, but was too scared when facing 1500 people.  So, I didn't expect anything different during her preschool performance. 

But, she did it.  And she sang her little heart out and did all the moves.  Needless to say, I was beyond super thrilled and proud!

Yay for Lexie!!!

Wiensies 2010

Photographer: Ginger Ciminello

Tel-a-phone

Our little lady represented the 2nd graders in PEC's 4th Annual Spelling Bee this week!

Madison was one of the twelve 2nd graders who competed.

There were two practice rounds, then the students were ready to go! Madison spelled "Worship", "Giggle" and 3 other words correctly.

I found myself unable to watch her when she spelled her words (for fear that I would mess her up by crying!). Both her Daddy and Nana also came to watch her compete. We were all so super duper proud!

The word that Madison spelled incorrectly was, "telephone", in which she spelled, "telaphone". So close, Maddie! She ended up tying for 2nd place for the 2nd graders.... total WIN!

Bee Joyful :)

Christmas Tradition

The Wiens Family

Christmas Trimming

..... a look into our past

2003

2004 
2005

2007 

2009

As tradition continues, it was Madison's turn to place the star on the top of the tree this year...
2010

We also have made it a tradition to buy a personalized ornament each year...


This is the ornament that started it all

An array of just a few of the personalized ornaments

This is a branch little Lexie Rose decorated - she had way too much fun with this project! She would run excitedly to me, reach for her next ornament, run excitedly back to the tree, hang it and start the process all over again. I found myself taking ornaments off the tree, just so she would have more to hang.

Merry Christmas

Spelling Bee

Madison is in the School Spelling Bee!

She will be a representive in the annual Spelling Bee at PEC. Spelling was always a subject both Jon and I were strong in, so of course we are super proud!

It's this coming Tuesday - and we won't miss it for the world!

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,
I would like a cell phone, a laptop and an x-box 360 for Christmas.
Love,
Jake

Dear Santa,
I would like a Barbie, some clothes, makeup and jewelry for Christmas.
Love,
Madison

Dear Santa,
I would like some makeup, a screwdriver and pink makeup for Christmas.
Love,
Lexie