5th Grade Graduation!

I'm definitely a little more panicked about Ainsley heading off to middle school next year than I am Emmie going to elementary school.  How did Ainsley get so old?!

We had a great day with her on the last day of school.  They had a nice program and video and then the PTA puts on a BBQ for all the fifth graders and their guests.

So while Ains and the rest of us partied outside...my only child not changing schools was stuck inside...but I think he had a great last day of 3rd grade anyways.  And we will miss his teacher Mrs. Fisher dearly!  If Emmie doesn't have her in a few years I will cry.

Preschool Graduation

My youngest graduated from preschool! So sad!  Emmie's program was adorable.  They did a retelling of the hungry caterpillar and sang some amazing songs.  Aren't preschool songs amazing?

And then each kid got to come up and get their diploma and their teacher, Ms. Megan, said something  about them.  I had tears in my eyes when she talked about how kind Emmie was and how she included everyone.  Kindness truly is Emmie's gift.

We have loved Ms. Megan and I was sad for the year to end.  She did such fun things with the kids and has prepared Emmie for kindergarten!  Elementary school here we come!

Memorial Day at Jump Creek Falls

Over Memorial Day weekend we got together with my family for a drive to Jump Creek Falls. None of us had been there and we wanted to check it out.  The drive there nearly killed us, or rather, we nearly killed out children during the drive.  But we finally made it.  We were expecting a bit of a hike to the falls.  A tiny walk would better describe it.  But it was a cool little walk through a river and through some tunnels of rock.

After some time there we headed out and had a picnic on the way home and then went swimming!  Dad was kind enough to get the water nice and toasty warm for us.  It was perfect!

Spring Volleyball

Ainsley played in her second season of Volleyball this spring. Her team actually didn't do so great in terms of wins but her coach was really trying to get them to learn the 3 hits on each side concept, which they got so much better at by then end of the season! So while they got better at essential volleyball skills, it didn't translate into wins for them (because the other teams were just bumping it back over the net). But I guess I'll take it. At this point Ains thinks this is a sport she'd like to stick with. So we look forward to more practices and games in the future!

And More Scouts....

During Owen's May pack meeting Owen led his fist flag ceremony and then received his Wolf award and 3 arrow points. IT was a lot of work for both of us!

And then they played a Nascar racing game that was absolutely hilarious.  There were 4 teams for the relay and each boy had to run around a clubhouse and complete pit stops after each lap.  The first pit stop they had to change their tires (the boys on his team had to take off his shoes and socks and switch their socks to the other feet). The second lap they had to get their windows cleaned (hence the goggles) and the third lap they had to refuel (drink a glass of water).  It was seriously so fun to watch and the boys loved it!

Emmie's Dance Recital

Emmie was in dance all winter, and for her spring recital she danced to "Achy, Breaky, Heart"  It was adorable and she did amazing. (Said her mother :)  But the video is too large to upload, so if you'd like to see it you'll have to come to my house.

Or you'll just have to settle for these after shots.  The last one is my favorite.  It's when Emmie declared she was done taking pictures and really needed to go to the bathroom.

Pinewood Derby

Despite my severe lack of updates, we have been alive and well and busy! Perhaps too busy. So here is my attempt at catching up and documenting our lives.

Clear back in April Owen had his first pinewood derby.  He chose the pink flames and despite the fact that we had no idea of any of the tricks to make a winner car, Owen did amazingly well!  He didn't place first.  But the first place car was the only car he lost to all night.  He loved it! I'm sure He and John already have plans for their....uh, I mean Owen's, next car.