The Brown Brick Road

recognition

Stephanie — Fri, 22 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

I’m not sure there is a better feeling than when someone else takes the time to recognize and comment on how great your kid is. This is from Spencer’s science teacher…

Thank you Mr. Conboy. I wholeheartedly agree!

Honors night

Stephanie — Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Maxwell was invited to 9th grade Honors Night. He worked so hard all year and earned those straight As! I wish Spencer could have gone as well because he worked just as hard but ended up with a B in Advanced Math with Mrs. Hogan – still an accomplishment to be proud of!!

Maxwell and his fellow Spartan Council greeters…

I knew he would be getting the All As award and also the Students Organized for Service Award for completing 100+ community service hours. What I didn’t know is that he would be getting one of the two biggest awards of the night – The Spartan Award. This award is nominated by the teachers for the student that “demonstrates the highest level of character, service, and leadership for MBJH.”

Wow, wow, wow. Out of 350 students in the 9th grade, they chose Maxwell. I know how hard Maxwell works and the good decisions he makes on a daily basis but to have someone else recognize that as well is pretty special. It has been a fantastic three years at the Junior High for him and I’m so thankful for all of his teachers and the school.

To say I am proud is an understatement. All As, 100+ hours of service, and the Spartan Award!

I love him so much and am just glad I get to be along for the ride.

Visual Arts Invitational

Stephanie — Wed, 20 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

After Maxwell’s painting won first place in the school art show, we got an invitation that his artwork had been selected as a finalist in the first annual Visual Arts Invitational! This is a new competition sponsored by one of the wonderful art teachers at MBJH, Mr. McGowan. He partnered with other schools to create the competition. The judges were Samford professors and all of the art was displayed at the Samford Art Gallery. Sadly the awards were the same night as the dance recital so I didn’t get to go but Robert and GJ got to!

Maxwell got 3rd place for painting in the senior division! Go Maxwell!

Maxwell was also named “Most Artistic” in the yearbook for 9th grade!

Proud of this kid and love his artistic abilities!

More Alpine

Stephanie — Tue, 19 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

More pics from Samantha’s great week at Alpine!

What a fun week full of adventure and memories!

Alpine

Stephanie — Mon, 18 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

At the end of April, Samantha and the entire 5th grade had a fun week at Camp Alpine! They learned all about nature and science, had a variety show, did the ropes course, dealt with lots of rain, and some of them even got hit with food poisoning! Oh yes and Oh no!! Thankfully Samantha was ok but it made for some memories for sure. I love that MBE does this for a full week and am very thankful for the teachers, staff and parents that are willing to go! I share the drop off pictures a few weeks ago and here are lots and lots of photos we were sent once they were back home!

More Alpine pics tomorrow!

TGIF

Stephanie — Fri, 15 May 2026 06:21:00 +0000

Ready for the weekend!

Make it a great one!

More Field Day

Stephanie — Thu, 14 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Samantha had a super fun day rotating all around the school to different activities. I went down to watch for the kickball game and – my favorite – tug of war!! These kids are competitive and it’s the BEST!

Sometimes you fall down…

but you gotta get back up!

and then you celebrate!

Mrs. Boyda’s class – Kickball and Tug of War CHAMPIONS!

Field Day, best day!

Field Day

Stephanie — Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

We were up bright and early the day after the dance recital for Field Day! All of the 5th grade girls came to our house for donuts and flair…

More Field Day tomorrow!

Showcase

Stephanie — Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Samantha had her dance recital last week on Thursday night and I’m trying not to be sad that that is very likely her last recital ever! Dance is coming to an end and I sure am going to miss getting to see her smile on stage every year! She went out with a bang though…a neon green bang!

I was very proud of my bun again…her thick hair is a lot to manage but I think it was our best one yet!

Samantha also wanted some dramatic eye makeup and I think I did pretty good on that too!

My pretty, pretty girl!

Her class was not performing until the 3rd to last act of the second half of the show so we decided we had plenty of time to go to dinner before hand! What fun!

We arrived to the theater fashionably late yet right on time!

The girls nailed their performance! I sure do love watching my little star shine on that stage!!

Another great showcase! So proud of this group of girls and especially proud of my favorite girl!

Of course she deserved a little treat after that stellar performance….

Love my star!!

Mother’s Day

Stephanie — Mon, 11 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Happy Mother’s Day to GJ and Lulu! The best of the best!

My crew treated me well and even got me a gift card to Well! Perfection! We attempted photos…

Some turned out better than others!

I’m the luckiest!