"Danny and the Shacks"

Last night Legacy's 5th and 6th graders put on their annual fall musical.  This year was titled, "Danny and the Shacks" based on the bible story of Daniel and the lions.  The kids all did a great job, but my favorite part by far was watching Elyse!  She had a lead role and was the star of the show.  She had over twenty-five lines and at least seven solos.  The girl was created to be on a stage for sure!  So excited to see her continue to thrive in theatre.  So proud of you sweetie. 

Ian is "Student of the Month"

At the last Wednesday chapel of each month, the teachers pick a child in their class that represented the "Student of Great Character" for that month.  This month's word was, "HONOR" and Ian was chosen for his class.  His teacher spoke about how he continuously complimented and encouraged other classmates, as well as respected everyone at Legacy.  We were so proud of him today! 

For King and Country Concert

Last night we celebrated the court's ruling on the decision to adopt Madeline but attending a "For King and Country" concert.  The kids sang along to every song and had a great time.  It was their first official concert and it did not disappoint!  

 

Adoption Carnival

Today we attended MNAPOPTt's annual "Circle of the Heart" carnival in which they celebrate families who have a heart for adoption and/or foster care.  Like years in the past, it was a completely free event that involved great food, crafts, henna, and airbrushed tattoos.   The difference this year is that it took place at the Minnesota Zoo, so we not only got to celebrate the kiddos but got to go explore the zoo and create some fun memories.

Elyse's Basketball Season

Today kicked off another season of basketball for Elyse and some of her classmates through our local city league.  We had many of the same girls as last year, but traded a few new classmates and added two other girls, not from LCA.  It was so fun to see them back on the court and playing their hearts out. 

Halloween

This year was by far one of the kids' favorite Halloweens!  We were invited to some friend's house with five other couples tonight with kids all in our kids' classes.  We all ate dinner, fellowshipped, and then the kids went trick or treating like champions.  It might be the most candy we have ever gotten; Kallen actually needed two pumpkins this year.  We do hope it becomes a tradition because it was fun for us all!

Elyse: Cleopatra
Caleb: Hiccup from "How to Train a Dragon"
Kallen: Boba Fett
Ian: Darth Vader

Grandparent's Day

Today was a favorite school day in our home, "Grandparent's Day".  The kids spend their day performing songs for the grandparents followed by touring classrooms, meeting teachers, and attending the book fair.  This year was a little different but still great, Elyse was not able to participate because she is too old now and Nana was out of town.  Therefore instead of sharing a grandparent during the production, Ian asked Mrs. Happ (administrative staff at Legacy who he adores and vice versa) to be his special grandparent.  I love watching them celebrate their love of school with some of the people they love the most in life.

Special thanks to Grandpa, Grandma and Mrs. Happ for spending their morning loving on our kiddos.