Austin Regional Science Festival

Lizzie was 1 of 12 kids from her school that was selected to advance to the regional science fair. The regional science fair included more than 1,500 kids from 20 public school districts, plus charter schools, private schools, and home school in Central Texas. As a third grader, she was one of the youngest kids there.

Cool bat bike racks outside the Palmer Events Center

Lizzie's project display

Eating vegan ice cream while waiting for the results

She was 1 of only 10 kids to get a special health scientist award

  

Screenshot of the award winners

News release on the district website

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Everyone got a participation ribbon and certificate, and all entries were awarded either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place (based on a rubric). Lizzie's blue 1st place ribbon should arrive sometime before Spring Break.

4 Months!

It's hard to believe this little cutie has been around for 4 whole months!

Emma is a a happy baby and a good sleeper (usually only waking once a night so long as I swaddle her in her crib). She recently started using the Bumbo chair and an exersaucer--although she usually doesn't sit in either for very long. She naps in her bouncer or car seat, but when she's awake she prefers to be held. She recently started "talking" and grabbing at things. She smiles a lot, and she laughs when tickled.

Misc

Valentine's Day lunch... Owen told me repeatedly, "You're my valentine, Mom."

Heidi's class Valentine's party

Lizzie's class Valentine's party
(Her teacher went above and beyond and bought Lizzie special dairy-free ice cream!)

Now that Lizzie goes to school with the older kids (she's at the 3-5 campus now), she's become more style conscious. She picked out this denim jacket and some skinny  jeans (not pictured) all by herself.

3rd Grade music program

Lizzie with her friend Jayla (and little brother Jackson). They were in the same 1st grade class, and now 3rd grade. We've had a birthday party and park play date with their family and really like them.

Cutie Pie

UIL Meet

We spent a good chunk of our day today at the local high school for the district's University Interscholastic League competition. Liz competed in spelling, and Heidi competed in chess. Neither of the girls placed individually, but their school placed first in the district (out of 21 elementary schools).

Meanwhile, the boys were shopping at the outlet mall: