The Scores Are In

The dreaded day (for me) finally came--TAKS scores arrived. There's a couple of things you have to know to understand why I was scared to see these scores:

1. Only 50% of the students passed their 3rd grade math TAKS test last year. Doesn't really bode well for fourth grade, does it?
2. This was my first year to teach math and on most days I felt like I was just winging it.

As I looked through the list to see who had passed and who had failed, I was shocked to see that some students who I knew were destined to fail had actually passed. It turns out that 73% of my students passed their 4th grade math TAKS test! Now I know 73% doesn't sound fabulous, but considering the fact that only half of them passed their 3rd grade test last year, I think it's great!

The students aren't aware that their scores have come in, but I can't wait to see the surprised look on some of their faces when they find out how they did. :)

If you want to read about the awesome scores Eric's students had, hop on over to his blog.

Maddie Ann

As you've probably seen on Facebook, our baby girl's name will be Madilyn Ann, Maddie for short. We can't wait to meet her!

Baby Name Jumble

Eric's mom figured it out really fast.  Can you?

3D/4D Ultrasound

For those of you who haven't seen it on Facebook. . . .

Turns out instead of looking at us, our baby girl would rather look at my back. We poked and prodded her and fed her a milkshake AND a snowcone, all without success. Thankfully the tech was really patient. We're going back next Thursday to see if she will be more cooperative.

One good thing about our visit today was we were able to get another confirmation that our baby girl is indeed a girl.  Bring on the pink!  :)

Exciting Week and a Half

• 3D/4D ultrasound on Wednesday--Hope she cooperates!
• Possible baby name reveal later in the week--Trying to decide whether or not to take some monetary bribes first.  :)
• Field trip Friday--We're only taking the "good" ones, so it should be fun.
• Rangers game with Sarah on Saturday--A year is too long to wait between visits.
• School baby shower the following Tuesday--Cake and presents, yay!

Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

It is amazing how much a body changes during pregnancy! Yesterday I realized I couldn't remember what I looked like without a belly, so I pulled up a picture from when I first found out I was pregnant at 4 weeks. Then I had Eric take a picture of me at 26 weeks and 3 days. Wow!

Daddy's Girl

Even though they haven't met face to face, our baby girl already has Eric wrapped around her really little finger. 

About a month ago he picked this out for her:

Then yesterday after an all day school trip he came home with these two:

What a lucky girl to have a daddy who loves her so much!  It makes my heart happy.  :)