Over the past month or so, Wade:
1. Got a hair cut. After the haircut he looked like he grew a foot taller--weird! He misses his longer hair and curls, but he likes the cut, too. (Oh, and his braces were taken off temporarily--he's done with the palate expander but has to lose about a gazillion baby teeth still, so they gave him a break. The nice thing is that he's paid for!)
2. Did a fantastic job with 3 other friends in an ensemble recital. The left piano had a damper pedal stuck during their performance, so we couldn't hear those two boys as well--their piano teacher felt so bad about this that she asked the boys to perform at her ward's talent show next weekend. Another chance to play a fun song!
3. Completed the 6th Grade Common Core Accelerated Math library--this is a big deal because he's the first kid to do it this year! Woo-hoo! (We had yummy Bacon-Wrapped Little Caesar's pizza to celebrate!)
4. Made the school's 5th grade basketball team!!! We encouraged him to try out "for kicks," saying we'd be happy no matter what and that he needed the exercise! He went to 3 or 4 practices/try-outs, and then found out he made the team. The really fun part is that 2 of our neighbors (and Wade's buddies) across the street made the team, too. He practices twice a week and is learning SO MUCH with Coach Mark and Becky Anderson (some dear friends of ours--Mark is in our stake presidency and Becky does Battle of the Books with me). The team's first game will be next Wednesday night!
5. Went on his first for-realz Boy Scout campout. The only proof I have of that is his packing list:
Yep, I made him pack ALL of that, and he probably used a 1/4 of it, hahaha! Jason was able to go and be one of the adult leaders--they both had a good time!
We are proud of Wade for trying new things and doing his best! Way to go, buddy!
