October 25th - 29th

Monday- Yellow Bike

When we arrived at Yellow Bike we were greeted by Ashley.  Since we were already fimilar with the place, he led us to a table and gave each student a wheel that needed the axel to be removed, cleaned, greased, and then put back together.  As Ashley was explaining to SB how to complete the task, they acted as though they knew how to do it already.  As a surprise to everyone, it was a little harder than it looked.  On average, it took eveyone anywhere between 5-10.  It was a great learning experience for everyone!!

Cool sign in front of Yellow Bike

Ben waiting for instructions.

Look at how clean the wheel looks!

Are you sure you have it Henry?

Juan focused!

Rane's 3rd attempt to get it right!

Turn it harder Ryan!

It is okay Tyler, if you can't get it, I am sure
Ms. Smith can!

Looks like we might be busy for a while!!

Tuesday- Capital Area Food Bank

Henry, Ben and Zach sorting the food and checking
the dates.  Great work!

Is it 15 pounds yet Juan?

Ryan making tags for the boxes.

Tyler breaking down the boxes and trying to hide!




Wednesday- Team Building

Was that a touch down Juan?!

Zach what is Rane doing?!

GO Ben, GO!

Henry, wait for Zach to come over to hear the plan!

What are you waiting for Juan and Ryan?



Hut....hut....hut



Friday- Austin Pets Alive

After working several Fridays in a row, we finally earned the time to play with a few dogs.  We were in dog heaven!! 





Ben and Luke chillin together!



Zach and Reagen checking out the APA territory.

Tyler put Reagen to sleep!!  Aaaaahhhhhhh

Henry and Reagen getting to know each other!

Reagen giving Tyler wet kisses!!

Ben and Zach checking out the hot dogs!

Continued from October 11th - 15th...

For some reason, the blog won't allow me to add more pictures without putting them in the wrong order.  Hence, a continuation of a new post!

On Friday we headed back to Austin Pet's Alive and again, we were put to work!  This time we help paint the kitty house.

Henry is so tall he did not need the ladder!

Juan, watch out you almost painted the window!

Rane holding the ladder for Ryan so he does not fall.

Ryan on the other hand, needed the ladder!

Zach painting in a cubby hole until he figured out
there were bees flying above him!

Ms. Smith feeling the need to be included! 
Oh and I guess Juan did too!  Hi Juan!

October 11th - 15th

What another great week...read on!

It is true and we apologize but we did not get pictures several days this week.  One of those days was Monday when we went to Yellow Bike.  While there, they gave us a tour of the warehouse and had us patch bike tubes.  No one in SB has ever been there so we were all excited to learn more about Yellow Bike and to participate.

On Tuesday we headed back to our usual place, the Food Bank.  We always have a good time while there and leave feeling good about our hard work.  The Food Bank has a volunteer break room and SB always makes it a point to visit before leaving.  Their snacks in the vending machines are all 25 cents and the sodas are 50 cents each.  I know, I know those prices are unheard of these days!!!  Why do you think everyone stocks up as we leave!!   

Wednesday and Thursday was designated to complete the walk way and we did!  Look at the pictures below to see how wonderful it turned out! 

The walk way before SB got their hands on it!



Another before picture.

Who is winning, SB or the rock?!

Way to boys!

Zach, Mr. Meyer, Tyler, Juan, Ben, and Henry
deciding what to do with the rock.

Ooooooo weeeee look at the size of that rock!

The walk way crew...minus Ben.

SB striking a pose on the trail!

Our walk way completed!  If you have not already,
you should come by and check it out!











October 4th - 8th

We had a really busy and exciting week!  Read on to find out why! 

On Monday we were supposed to head over to Yellow Bike for the first time but we had a conflict with transportation, preventing us from going...what a bummer! 

On Tuesday we were at the Food Bank sorting the breads from the pastries and boxing 15 pounds of each.   

Juan waiting for bread to load.

Henry trying to figure out what Juan is doing!



Tyler busy loading the boxes!





The food arrives in these HUGE boxes and then we
sort them into smaller boxes (15 lbs).

On Wednesday we headed over to Cannoli Joes where we had an offical business meeting with Vanessa and the owner Skeeter Miller.  They proposed a few working opportunities, gave us a tour of the restaurant, and then provided us with lunch.  Their food was amazing and we enjoyed every minute of being there.  Needless to say, we accepted their proposal!

Cannoli Joe's welcomes Straight Business

Ben dishing up the pizza!

Skeeter giving SB a personal tour of the restaurant

Say cheese!  Juan, Zach, Vanessa, Rane, Tyler and Ben.

SB eating lunch after our official business meeting with Vanessa and Skeeter Miller

Juan and Tyler going to town!

Zach filling his plate to the top!

Looking good Zach, Rane and Henry!

On Thursday Kyle Cunningham spoke to SB about his journey from being a struggling high school student, playing college football, coaching, teaching and then on to owning his own business.



SB with Kyle after his amazing/insightful lecture!

On Friday we went to Austin Pets Alive for the first time and they put us to WORK!! 

Austin Pets Alive is our new home every Friday!

Ben trying to down size the brush....

Henry mowing...looking good!

Tyler, Mrs. Miller and Ryan cleared the brush
that was hugging the fence...looking great!

Alex explaining to Zach how to uproot the dead sunflowers.

Juan working hard while Rane is working hard at looking good.