District Spelling Bee

Yesterday, Matt and Emery went to the district spelling bee.

Since they both finished first in their grade, they made it to the next round.

They were a tad nervous before it started. Here's Matt with his classmate Alexia.

And here's Emery with her classmate Emily.

Mom watched Emery compete against about 13 other 1st graders. It looks like a pretty intimidating setting! I watched Matt compete against 17 other 2nd graders. Mom had the camera so this is where the pictures of Matt end!

They both did absolutely great. Matt finished in 5th place. He had some TOUGH competition. He went through 13 rounds before he got out on "gingerly." But the 1st place winner had to go through 32 rounds!  My little diva Emery got 3rd and earned a nice ribbon. She got out on "conduct."