Linda's Graduation

Linda had her 5th grade graduation yesterday. She's had a very successful year as a 5th grader, and as student body President. 

We're so excited for her. She'll do great in middle school.

She gave the Graduation Address. Instead of a boring speech she wrote a poem about the year to give. She got some laughs and a big cheer at the end.

"As we come to the end of our great Palmquist years

I think we should finish with joy - not tears. 

Let's think of the good times, the memories made

Like our trip on the Sea Star and Colonial Days

We made the school proud at our camp for five days

Had fun at the dance and beach day in the waves

Now we thank our teachers who got us all here 

They're as happy as we are, it's the end of the year

This 5th grade teacher led us in song

Ms. Gill taught us with love all the year long

That squid we dissected was a favorite for me

And it wouldn't have happened without Mr. B

And so many number and tests from Ms. Gillmore

She taught us so well, math's no longer a bore

If I had any advice for your 6th grade year

Be as kind and good natured as you learned to be here

Congratulations on a great 5th grade year

Now it's over, we deserve a cheer, from everyone here!!

Thank you!"

Some pictures from the 5th grade dance

Buenos Aires, Argentina

After many, many years Robert made it back to Argentina! 

He flew in to Buenos Aires via LAX and Mexico City. 

 His luxury accommodations. :)

He was really hoping to get a ticket to see his favorite soccer team Racing Club play and he was actually able to get a ticket!!! 

"I went to but the ticket and they only took pesos, and I didn't have enough. So this Racing fan took me on his motorcycle to an ATM."

Wish I could've been there to see that. :)

 The Stadium

Robert went and bought himself a jersey before the game. 

"I got a jersey for the game tonight. The guy liked my story, and took a lot off and threw in a decal for the car and a couple stickers."

"I was glad I was there to see it. And the stadium sang "thank you for the championship, that joy we'll never forget"
Robert said the trip was worth it to go to the game. He even got knocked down in a mosh pit. Yikes.

School Pictures

Elementary school pictures for this year. Not the greatest, but worth documenting.

Violin

Linda has been in taking orchestra at school this year. She plays the violin. She has really improved over the course of the year. It's been fun to attend her concerts. Next week she will be in a big concert that includes some of the other elementary schools and also the high school. We hope to get her some private lessons in the summer. She has signed up for orchestra next school year at the middle school.

Here she is before a concert. They have to wear black and white.

Patient Care Aid

This year I decided I wanted to go back to school. I've always wondered how I'd like the medical field so I tried out the Patient Care Aid class at Vista Adult School to see how I liked it. It was one night a week for 4hrs. a class. It was also a little test to see how I could handle homework and being gone one night a week and still manage the kids and everything going on with them. It was a great class. I learned a lot of skills that will help me to help people, whether they're recovering from surgery or elderly. I don't plan on being a Patient Care Aid(Home Health Aid) for a career but I loved going to class and learning about our bodies. It was nice to have some friends at school and to be learning. I finally got my certificate and my skill certifications from the school today.

Another One Bites the Dust

Well, another one bites the dust. Linda got her first pair of glasses this week. Unlike Bruce and I, Linda only needs to wear her glasses when trying to see the board or when having trouble seeing things far away. She looks great and she was excited to use them for the first time at school today.