Jay's Boy Scout Troop 36

Jay recently ranked up up to 2nd class in Boy Scouts. Completing a Scoutmaster conference and a Parent Board of review. 

                                          Jay in Longboat Key, FL                                                 

                                                                    

He loves whales and manatees. 
 

Jay's 12th Bday

7th Grade Science Project

7th Grade

And here we are Jay is now a 7th grader at the same middle school that I went to. What a crazy circle that is. We went virtual in the middle of 6th grade because of Covid. It was a huge adjustment but Jay did a fantastic job getting through it. We are now Hybrid which means he goes to school 2 days a week and he is virtual 3. So far I think we are adjusting as well as we can. It puts a lot of responsibility on the kids and has definitely made them more independent. It also puts a lot on us parents as we end up having to teach them what they are not getting in class. Jay was on the honor roll his first trimester. We are very proud about that. If all goes well we hope that he will continue to do well through the rest of this year. 

7th Grade School Pic 

Family Pic Christmas 2020

5th Grade - A Summary

Jay probably had his best academic year ever in 5th grade. We are truly so proud of him. In addition to that he ranked up from a cub scout to a boy scout and did the arrow of light ceremony. He also played flag football which he absolutely loved. At the end of the year he was recognized with an academic achievement award. Ms. Boodanian was an amazing teacher and we will never forget her. So much better than 4th grade!!!

My son loves roller coasters he loves to watch videos on youtube of roller coasters and amusement parks. He also loves playing roblox and minecraft. And of course Madden football. Jay loves going to the pool and spending time with the kids in the neighborhood. I am very grateful he has friends locally he can play with. He did more sleepovers this year and is definitely becoming more independent.

His favorite stuffed animals are Wally (who we got in Kauai), Marlin (who he got with Brendan at the local ocean research center), Zombie (who was given to him by his buddy Grady) Gatie (An alligator he got in Florida when Brendan and I got married) Washington (a Husky we got in Seattle on the way to Alaska) and Hugh Buffet (a manatee we got in Florida this last summer)

There are a lot of challenges raising kids these days. If I can just raise this one to be compassionate, kind, and loving I will truly feel like I have succeeded as a parent. Everything else will come.

4TH Grade!!

Here we are another new year. Jay's Teacher is Mrs. Park. He seems very enthusiastic for a new year and even a little more independent. My baby is definitely growing up. Sometimes I wish I could just bottle up time. Here are a few pics from Jay's first day at school. He had all three of us there that morning.

The End of Third Grade

This year was a tough one at school and Jay was challenged quite a bit. He worked hard and I am very proud of him. I know at this point he is just counting the days until summer vacation.
Here are some memories from the past few months.

Jay at the Fire Station on Easter drinking hot cocoa

Jay's first sleep over for his friend Rohan's birthday.

Open House at Brywood Elementary

My Mother's Day gift he it had a pic of him blowing hearts out of his hand on the back (love!!)

Preparing for his Biography Report on Barack Obama

"President Obama"

Proud Pata came to see his Grandson present his report

Boy Scout Promotion (Brendan is behind me and Joe is right next to me. This is how we coparent and I am proud of us)

Fall 2016 3rd Grade

Time is flying and Jay is now in 3rd Grade! He is still completely fascinated and obsessed with Football. He makes sure to DVR any games he needs to watch if we have other plans and can't be home. It's very cute. Brendan could sit and watch football all day. So between the two of them I have days I go a little crazy :) But they make me smile. Jay is now a Bear in Boy Scouts he was promoted from Wolf at the end of 2nd grade. And we are still in AYSO soccer. This season has been challenging for the boys. If we have learned anything it is that coaches really do make a difference when it comes to motivating these kids.

First day of 3rd Grade

 

Trip to Dr. Dev for a check up

 

Soccer his team's name is the Fireballs

 

Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts

 Jay was Spiderman for Halloween. At this point we were done trick or treating and I think he was on a sugar high.

My Beautiful Son

Still such an amazing little miracle. I love him so much. 

 And my Beautiful Family