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The Final Tally

Lisa — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:36:37 +0000

Thank you MaggaJu
Thank you McVey family
Thank you Aunt Neenah
Thank you Papa Wallner
Thank you Bunge family
Thank you MaggaRu
Thank you Albert family
Thank you Ranee Zaporski
Thank you Lisa Dausman
Thank you Mr. Bill
Thank you Auntie + Cousin Landon
Thank you “Anonymous”

Kindergarten Musical

Lisa — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:27:30 +0000

This is what Brett says she got to play in Music class the other day.

Miss Pilgrim

Lisa — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:02:21 +0000

My brother, not a PITA?

Lisa — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:57:41 +0000

Funny that I just posted that other frownie-face drawing of Brett’s, because today she brought this Thanksgiving project home from school.

Guess he’s not all bad all the time…

Webworthy: What a compliment

Lisa — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00:11 +0000

The running joke in our house is that whenever something really funny is said or done, Aric asks me “Is that blogworthy?” He loves when I say some moment is going to be immortalized for all time in my blog. Then again, just about everything overheard in this house has a good shot, since these kids are two of the goofiest people on earth. I realized that the same criteria also could apply here. Except that this site has way more fans. So, more of you to entertain.

Every day something “webworthy” happens [if I can just remember to write it down so I don't forget by the time I get to the computer]. So today we introduce Webworthy. A collection of stories to make you smile at how cute, giggle at how silly, or spit coffee all over your monitor at how friggin hilarious the Wallner children are. Sometimes, believe it or not, I don’t have my camera with me. But sometimes, what happens around this madhouse cannot be properly captured on film [I mean memory card].

The first installment I give you is a story about Brett and her new pink tights.

Once upon a time a girl named Brett was inordinately excited about wearing tights to school. Ok, it was just this morning. Apparently in her memory this is a first, but I’m sure I had the child in a skirt some time before age five, and we used to live in Wisconsin, so she had to have worn tights before. Anyways, she really thought they were awesome.

Luke came down for breakfast and Brett modeled her new “pink legs!” for his admiration. Luke, bless his heart, took one look and exclaimed

Brett! You look like a princess!

Now that is webworthy.

Berewick Awards

Lisa — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:13:00 +0000

First quarter awards ceremony at Berewick Elementary this morning. Brett was awarded Top Achiever in Writing and also Mastery Level Achievement in all subjects. She looked a bit nervous being the first one up on stage, but she got much applause – and a few laughs when Lukey yelled out “HI BRETT! HI BRETT!”

Luke was in charge of the camera for most of the ceremony. I’ll spare you the 200 blurry shots of the basketball hoops and stuff. The woman in the red polo is Brett’s fantastic teacher, Ms. DeClue. Other one is the school’s Vice-Principal Ms. Smith. The boy handing out awards and shaking hands is Matthew [Principal For the Day winner], who I believe is in 2nd grade.

Have ID, will travel.

Lisa — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:49:54 +0000

Our morning good-byes.

Brett gets to wear an ID card like her Daddy:

Oh, and one more thing, Mama, take good care of Wilbur for me. Bye!

[Door starts to close. Door opens again] and give Lukey a hug and kiss when he comes downstairs. Bye!

[Door closes. Door opens.] And will you save my picture so I can finish coloring it when I get home? Yes, sweetie. Okay, bye!

Ok bye!

Pumpkipine = #1!

Lisa — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:51:18 +0000

Congratulations Landon for winning the pumpkin contest… I’m proud of your creativity and hard work. More than 3000 toothpicks?! If you hadn’t won, your Auntie was ready to drive 19 hours and demand a vote recount on your behalf.

Atta boy!

Pumpkipine

Lisa — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:05:04 +0000

If Landon doesn’t win the pumpkin contest at school today, I’m gonna want to know why! He’s got my vote.

The Wallners Go To School

Lisa — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:01:03 +0000

Parent-teacher conferences today. Brett very kindly showed us around her school, and gave her brother a personal tour of her classroom. Luke loved it so much he cried when it was time to leave:

“We can’t go! I didn’t learn anything yet!”

A few pictures – not the best quality since they were taken with my cellphone. Note Brett’s campaign posters – they are everywhere!

Brett demonstrates "hips + lips" for good hallway behavior

Even though a classmate picked on them, Brett hung Lukey's posters with pride.

We got a fantastic report from Ms. DeClue, who clearly thinks the world of our girl – which I love. Brett got the kindergarten version of STRAIGHT A’s. And, for her behavior and character, she even got A+. That’s my girl. Are you proud?! We are.