A Banner Week

Where do I start? This has been a banner week for the Brewer Zoo! I guess it all started Monday with a trip to H&R Block which left me smiling. (That's always a good thing) Then on Wednesday we had parent/teacher conferences with Jackson and Gavin's teachers. Jackson got his ITBS test scores back and I was floored with how well he did on them. I knew he would do ok since he doesn't have to struggle with school but his marks far past what I was expecting! WE ARE SO PROUD OF HIM! Then Gavin's teacher's report was filled with positive remarks as well. He's on target with kindergarten goals and reading better every day. He enjoys school once he is there and when he is on task it's hard to pull him away! WE ARE SO PROUD OF THE LEARNER HE IS BECOMING! Then came Friday, our biggest day yet. Jackson had a basketball team party and was awarded "THE ENFORCER" award. On it is a picture of him stealing the ball from his opponent with some serious force and determination. I look at that picture and think instantly of my sister who spent more time on the floor some games than standing up but her defensive skills were awesome. He also got a slide show of the team and their great moves. Despite not having a winning season they improved every game and if they could have gotten points for defense they would have won every game! Then came Friday night for mom and dad, date night at Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque to watch Darius Rucker and the Low Country Stompers perform. My friend since junior high plays keyboards and guitar for him. I have been having a difficult time trying to put all the feelings I have had about the concert and meeting up after with them into any sort of sentence that truly captures the magnitude of it all. I think it requires a separate entry. I must say that this week "Life is Good" would have to be the motto!