We took a little break from school today so that Corban could participate in COVA's Jr. Spelling Bee. It was held at a museum in Loveland, about 40 minutes from home. The Jr. Bee, followed by the Regular Bee, were scheduled to take 2 hours, starting at 10:00, but we were completely done at 10:30! There were about 10 kids in the Jr. Bee where Corban took 3rd place (just like last year) behind twin girls. We stayed and watched a quick 2 person Regular Bee competition that lasted probably 3 minutes. Since it was all over so quickly, the COVA teachers did another competition just for fun with any of the kids that wanted. Corban had fun with that, trying to spell words that were meant for middle and high school kids. The girls cheered Corban on as they waited patiently for the refreshments that followed (their favorite part, of course)!
After all the spelling fun, we called Rho to meet up for lunch in Fort Collins. He suggested that we come to Cerience first and finally see where he works. We made our way there and got the "grand" tour of their fine facility. heehee I especially liked the "kitchen," comprised of a little microwave stuck on a table next to a row of 4 or 5 computer monitors. The kids each got .50 cents from their Dad when they arrived and used it at the end of the tour to get a treat out of a very ancient vending machine. They loved that and saved their special treat for after lunch. We went and ate at Noodles, a family favorite. Karis was treated to a lap full of cold water when the waiter accidentally knocked her cup over! He was very apologetic and asked if the kids could have a free rice
krispie treat, "the least I could do," as he put it. I told him I could not be assuaged by a simple cereal and marshmallow goodie and that I wanted free meals out of this disaster. (Just joking, of course.) I turned down the offer, thinking of the sugary treats already waiting for them in the van. So, it was a special treat to meet Rho for lunch today and I think everyone enjoyed the break from the normal routine.
We took a little break from school today so that Corban could participate in COVA's Jr. Spelling Bee. It was held at a museum in Loveland, about 40 minutes from home. The Jr. Bee, followed by the Regular Bee, were scheduled to take 2 hours, starting at 10:00, but we were completely done at 10:30! There were about 10 kids in the Jr. Bee where Corban took 3rd place (just like last year) behind twin girls. We stayed and watched a quick 2 person Regular Bee competition that lasted probably 3 minutes. Since it was all over so quickly, the COVA teachers did another competition just for fun with any of the kids that wanted. Corban had fun with that, trying to spell words that were meant for middle and high school kids. The girls cheered Corban on as they waited patiently for the refreshments that followed (their favorite part, of course)! 
After all the spelling fun, we called Rho to meet up for lunch in Fort Collins. He suggested that we come to Cerience first and finally see where he works. We made our way there and got the "grand" tour of their fine facility. heehee I especially liked the "kitchen," comprised of a little microwave stuck on a table next to a row of 4 or 5 computer monitors. The kids each got .50 cents from their Dad when they arrived and used it at the end of the tour to get a treat out of a very ancient vending machine. They loved that and saved their special treat for after lunch. We went and ate at Noodles, a family favorite. Karis was treated to a lap full of cold water when the waiter accidentally knocked her cup over! He was very apologetic and asked if the kids could have a free rice 
krispie treat, "the least I could do," as he put it. I told him I could not be assuaged by a simple cereal and marshmallow goodie and that I wanted free meals out of this disaster. (Just joking, of course.) I turned down the offer, thinking of the sugary treats already waiting for them in the van. So, it was a special treat to meet Rho for lunch today and I think everyone enjoyed the break from the normal routine.
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That last picture shows how much our kids like to act like clowns. Especially Kaela. Just like their Mom, eh?
You refused their rice krispies treats??? Do you nknow how big they are?? If your kids run away, you'll know why you tirant!!!!
;)
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