Ella’s school had their annual Spring Festival this year and transformed the school into a tropical paradise! They had pony rides, tons of inflatables, lots of games, face painting, and a silent auction (my favorite!). I didn’t get a chance to take many pictures because there were a ton of kids there and it took all of us (me, Cory, Mimi & Paw-Paw) to keep up with Evan :) Each grade level was responsible for making a themed basket that would be auctioned off. The kinders made an “Art Basket” and asked the parents to donate supplies for the basket. I sent in about $35 worth of art supplies. At the silent auction, there were lots of great donations!! We walked around looking at everything and when we came to the Art Basket, Ella commented on how great that prize was. As we continued to walk around, she would say, “that art basket really is a nice prize. It would be so nice to have something like that with all those art supplies.” I know she told me that at least 10 times. I bid on 4 tickets to the zoo and a couple other things before we went to play games. Ella continued to talk about the art basket throughout the evening. A few minutes prior to the auction ending, I went in and bid on the art basket and increased my bid on the zoo tickets. Over $100 later, we left with zoo tickets and you guessed it…the ART BASKET!! :) And Mimi won a Sundrop Pound cake made by one of Ella’s friend’s grandmother (it was so yummy!!) I didn’t tell Ella I won the basket and when I came up to her carrying it she started jumping up and down with excitement. It was a fun family night and was a successful fundraiser for Ella’s school!
Love that they have on matching shirts…lol :) Cory’s mini-me!
