A new haircut, and a great school report

Well, the trip home to Baler was okay. It was pretty much raining the whole time we were there, so we stayed mostly at home. Ben did get a short side trip to his favorite Biklat River to cross the hanging bridge, but wasn't able to join us to visit his Lola Pen's grave.
He also got a haircut in Baler, and I thought I'd post a photo of him. He's a bit chubbier now.
Then just this afternoon, I had a talk with his teachers in school. Two weeks ago, he had his mid-year assessment, and this afternoon, his teachers told me that he has been doing very well in school. There are some things that he needs to improve on, but on the whole, he's doing great. The teachers said he's quite advanced for his age. So I'm real proud of the little bugger. I also scanned his report card and the assessment report from his teachers to show off. I'm giving him a prize as a result. Anyway, second semester starts on Monday, and he's already excited to go back.
Ben with his new haircut
Ben's assessment report for the first semester
Ben's report card, page 1
Ben's report card, page 2