Aspen Institute - Socrates Program

 headed to the Socrates seminars

why happiness matters - in business, government, and in society general

Aspen day 1 - Snowmass

first lunch in Aspen Colorado - crepes!

have a good trip!

Up at 6 am to see Mommy and Daddy off to their Aspen trip.

friends making music together

Sky and her good friend Sev in music class.

time me, mom

exercise the body and mind

market day - aiden's first grade social studies

open this gate!!!

that's a fassssst car!

big bro, little bro

They each epitomize their respective roles in the family

Aiden the protective big brother; Nick the easy going, funny little brother

sewing a quilt for the raffle

I helped Aiden and his classmates sew a quilt for the big raffle at Market Day in social studies.

my crew

nick's new favorite playground

pinewood derby all district competition

Aiden mentally preparing for the race.

Even though the race was at 9 am Saturday morning, Aiden's supports/fans were there to cheer him on...including Uncle Dullah, Aunt Natalie, Gabby, Nicolas, Sky and of course Mommy and Daddy.

Aiden's car is the maroon one with the "A" on the hood.

blue and gold banquet 2012

pack performance

aiden's class valentine party

Aiden and his first grade crew - Evan, Kelvin, Aiden, Aidin, and Ryan...there are three other first grade classes and all of the boys are all good friends. 

Aiden's class also had a Valentine party - I stopped by to say hi and give him a hug and take some pictures. 

They boys sat at their own table and were talking about the last race at recess.

Aiden and his buddy Yahya

sky's kindergarten valentine party

I volunteered at Sky's class to help throw a Valentine's Day party for the kids. 

Nathan and Kevin are always with Sky. 

Sky and her friend Courtney

Sky and her friend Lilly

These kids always get such a nice spread of food prepared/brought by 4 volunteer parents.

nick zooming by

This kid knows how to have fun..

....and he's always having fun

....and what could be more fun than SPEED?!