Certificate of Accomplishment

On Friday the Smith family attend Petrova Elementary School Breakfast Awards where Ruby received her first Petrova Breakfast Award and Certificate of Accomplishment from her teacher Mrs. Colarusso. The following was written about Ms. Ruby by Mrs. C, and read my Mr. Dann her Principal:
Ruby Smith was born to learn! She LOVES to learn, and it shows! She is an extremely hard worker in all subject areas, and an avid reader, writer, and mathematician! It brings a smile to my face when I say, "It's time for Writing Workshop" and I hear Ruby say, "Hooray!!!" Ruby is also gifted in her artistic abilities! Sometimes I look at the pictures she has drawn, and think, "A FIRST grader did this??!!" In addition to all of her academic abilities, Ruby is kind and loving. I am so happy that she is in my class this year! Keep up the excellent work Ruby!

Griffin and Ruby enjoying their breakfast as they wait for Ruby's name to be called. 

Ruby, Griffin, and Camden.

Ruby's nervously waiting while Mr. Dann reads off her accomplishments. 

Congratulations Ruby!! We love you!!

Trick or Treat!!!

Jacob - Eli Manning, Patrick - Knight, Ruby - Fairy, Griffin - Roman soldier

Happy Halloween!!

Fall visit with Grandma and Erika

We enjoyed one last hike at the Visitor Interpretive Center before they close up for good.

Cool and sunny day

Griffin, Rosemary and Eleanor looking desperately for critters.

A hearty bunch - One dragonfly nymph, one small minnow, a freshwater clam, and two water monkeys
(or so Griffin claims)

We all enjoyed a rainy field trip up to the top of Whiteface Mt.  with Ruby's class.

The gondola takes us through the clouds

Ruby's class on the summit of Whiteface. She is in the red to the left of the teacher.

A quick stop at Ausable Chasm to check out the honkin' river.

Fun, games, pumpkins and mums at the Apple Orchard.

Griffin's class hike up Baker Mtn

Mama's Birthday Hike

We celebrated Mama's Birthday on Azure Mountain, complete with beautiful blue skies, fall colors and birthday brownies in a fire tower. It couldn't have been a better day!!

Happy Birthday Mama!!! We love you!!!!!

New sewer line for the Smiths

Back to School!

Nothing signifies back to school like a mini-excavator in your front yard.

Sydney, Ruby, and Alex