Alex's movie day

Alex got to go to the movie today on a school field trip for being an excellent reader. I know it sounds funny that they took the top readers to a movie but we got to go see Shrek 4 this afternoon and had a lot of fun. I asked him why they didn't go to a book fair for being excellent readers but he and his friends all thought I was crazy!!!!!
This is Alex's teacher, Mr. Smith. We will sure miss him. He is an awesome teacher and has really helped both of the kids. At Alex's first conference of the year he was the second from the last kid with reading points and Mr. Smith helped him out and he finished the year with the second most points in the class. He did great in everything and has really improved as the year has gone on. Alex is going to miss him next year.

I thought there was only about 25 kids going to the movie but when we arrived I figured out I was really wrong. There were probably close to a 100 kids and a lot of parents. The theatre was packed.

We can't watch a movie without snacks. The line took forever but it was well worth it.

Alex and his friend are waiting for the movie to start. Good thing we got in quick to get seats.

I made the mistake of asking him if he wanted some of my popcorn and he ate half of it. Normally he doesn't eat much of it so I thought I was safe asking him. That will teach me!!!!!

We had a really fun time at the movie and it was actually really good. I was a little worried since I have only seen the first Shrek and this was the fourth one but it was pretty easy to catch on to what I have missed.
I am glad that Alex wanted me to go with him and his friends and he even let me sit with him. That is more than Megan lets me do.