Summer - June

So, June has been the month of the pool. The kids are in the second session of swimming lessons right now. Bruce is trying out water polo. They're all doing great at swimming and they're happy they can swim in the deep end and jump off the diving board now. Claire is still in the shallow but is good at swimming and her floats. Now she just needs to tread water a little better to be safe in the deep end.

We made a trip out to the desert this month for cousin Irene's birthday party. We also loved having the Davis family come and visit us for a few days and hang out at the beach with us.

Other than that we've been enjoying long walks, sleeping in, reading, and hanging out.

Before and After

Here is Bruce on his first day of elementary school,
and on his last day of elementary school.

Wow!

He started at Eagle View Elementary in Fairfax, Virginia
and finished at Palmquist Elementary in Oceanside, CA.

He attended 5 different elementary schools.
Eagle View
Garrison
McAuliffe
San Luis Rey
Palmquist

Heading To Father/Son campout

*They had fun playing soccer and football up at camp with the other boys. There was a fireside before bed.  Bruce was able to pass of some requirements toward his arrow of light award. They had a good time.

Our Last Kinder Graduation

Well, it's been an emotional couple of days for me, even though I didn't let myself cry even once. :) Yesterday, our oldest graduated from elementary school, and today our youngest graduated from Kindergarten. They're growing up so fast. I love every minute and I'm not sad that they're growing, just recognizing that they are and that these moments with my kids are the best times of my life.
Claire was a little bored during the graduation and actually fell asleep for a minute, although we didn't capture it on film. :)
She will miss her teacher and friends during the summer, but she is looking forward to sleeping in all summer long! :)

 

Is it over yet?  :)

 

5th Grade Graduation...Our First

We had a great morning at Bruce's 5th grade graduation on Tuesday. We're so proud of Bruce. He is such a good boy and has had a very successful year. After graduation Bruce chose to go to Pit Stop for lunch. Tomorrow is officially his last day of 5th grade.
We are anxiously moving on to uncharted territory, middle school! He'll attend Lincoln Middle School in the fall.

Shout out to Jane and Linda

I emailed a thank you to all of the teachers. This is the response from Jane's teacher:
 

Of course! Thank you for raising such a wonderful girl for me to spend a year with! Jane is absolutely one of the sweetest people I’ve had the pleasure of teaching. While I look forward to spending the summer break with my family, I also know that I will miss seeing my students, Jane especially.

 

Mr. Phillips

This is the note Linda's teacher left on her report card:

Linda is a great helper! She is dependable and thoughtful of others. She works hard at everything she does. She is a strong girl who sticks up for herself and looks out for the well-being of others. I have enjoyed getting to know her this year. I know she will be successful in whatever she sets her mind and heart out to do. Keep up the great work! I am so proud of her!

Love, Mrs. Cox