Last Day of School

The children had their last day of school today and kids were super excited! They will miss not seeing all their friends; but thanks to the fun vacations and playdates already planned, I think it helped overcome their sadness.  Summer vacation fun, starts now!

Elyse with her fourth grade teacher, Ms. Bollinger

 Caleb with his second grade teacher, Mrs. McBroom

Kallen with his first grade teacher, Mrs. Zieroth

Opera

Last night Dad and I experienced our first time at an opera.  We love musicals and even though the opera wasn't as bad as I was imagining it to be, it was no broadway.  We went with our friends, Victor, and Sarah Chaney, and a night with them no matter what we do is worth going.  The company, atmosphere, and experience was overall a lot of fun.  Also, at one point I heard a song and it reminded me of the scene in "Pretty Woman's" at the opera.  I mentioned it during intermission and thanks to Google we quickly discovered it was the same opera.  How I remembered that I don't know, but we all got a good laugh from it!?

Elyse Graduates from 4th Grade

Elyse officially graduated from the 4th grade this morning.  At Legacy, 4th grade is the end of their elementary school age.  She is off to 5th grade in the fall which is considered middle school.  (This week is just full of emotions and kids getting too big for me to handle.) The graduation was beautiful.  It took place during Legacy's weekly chapel.  The ceremony involved the kids walking in with the graduation march, them leading everyone else in worship, listening to Mr. Nydam's message, watching a slideshow, and ending with them receiving their diplomas.  After the ceremony, we celebrated in the gym with desserts, fellowship, and laughter.  Way to go, Elyse!  We are so proud of you sweetie!  Love you.

Congratulations Elyse on graduating from the 4th grade!

Preschool Graduation

Tonight Ian graduated from preschool.  The day went so fast and the night just flew by.  I held it all together until the very end.  The ceremony involved kids walking in wearing their gowns, watching an adorable video, listening to the kids sing songs, and watching them receive their diplomas.  It's so bittersweet that our baby boy will be in kindergarten in the fall.  So proud of him!   He is so smart, funny, spunky, and strong-willed.  Special thanks to his teacher, Mrs. Klobe for being such a blessing.  

Congratulations Ian on graduating preschool!

Track and Field Day

Today was Track and Field day at the kiddos school.  That meant we once again spent the morning as a family cheering on one another in track and field events.  It was officially Elyse's last time so a little bittersweet in that perspective.  Overall, the day was great!  The weather was beautiful, a bunch of fellowship time, lots of laughter, and the kiddos all came home with at least one ribbon of 1st, 2nd or 3rd place.  So proud of them!