Field Trip

Imagine being a big old fourth grader and yet never having had the experience of going on a field trip.

Now imagine having a sister who got to go on one in first grade.

Oh, the Injustice!  The outrage!  Right?

Well, that is how Allie felt.

So image the pure joy and screams of happiness when it was announced that the fourth grad class would indeed be going on a field trip.  They were so excited it didn’t matter where they were going.  Until they found out that they were going to…… California!  I guess patience pays off!

They got to go to Calico Ghost Town.  On a big bus.  And miss a whole day of school.

 

 

(I know-horrible cell phone picture.  And I am personally against posting really bad quality pictures, but look at the smile!)

I was surprised at my nervousness for her. But, I mean- it was a big bus, and it was the whole day and it was California.

It would have been easier if I was going too.

There was such parental support and volunteers that they had to “pick from a hat” to see who would get to chaperone.  I was not selected.

Thankfully, I had several friends who were picked to be the chaperones so I knew that she would very watch over.

I received updates throughout the day about the activities and reassurances that all was well.  My friends even texted me their location as the bus made its way back to Las Vegas.

Allie had a wonderful time.  The first field was a huge success!