Our June was a much slower pace & we so enjoyed being home more. Here are a few highlights…

James had a marching band camp for three mornings at the end of May/beginning of June. The band begins preparing over the summer for all that will come in the fall. Hard to see through the fence, but the band was in a circle on the field at the end of practice.

Watching the Air Force Thunderbirds from Anna’s bedroom window. The best view in the house!

In her early summer boredom, Anna learned how to finger knit. This was a project I had kept in the back of my mind for her – something I knew she’d love. She watched the YouTube video & learned all on her own! 

Another day Anna was craving deviled eggs & I wasn’t up to making them. I gave her the recipe, talked her through it from the couch, & she made them all on her own.  

Some serious card playing…

Anna & I went to see the new Little Mermaid movie in the theater, which prompted a new drawing.  

Playing Clue…

Kenny & the kids volunteered at church to help with VBS. Kenny set up some amazing lights in the sanctuary, James helped with games, & Anna was a helper for a class of young girls.  

We so enjoyed watching James compete at track meets in the spring.  Long jump, relays, & sprints. 

Mother’s Day tea in Anna’s 5th grade class…

James’s art piece in the Jr. High art show…

Jr. High Band concert…

End of season Track banquet…the chant the team shouts together after every practice & James & his Coach.  

“Motivation check
Hoorah
Motivation check
Hoorah
How motivated are you?
Motivated, motivated
Downright dedicated
Organized, synchronized
Ten times better than
every other team.”

James’s latest creations…

The last day of 5th & 8th grade!

Celebrating the end of school with a Vibes baseball game with friends…

Passover Meal & Easter…

Kenny & Anna made a delicious birthday meal for me – Chicken & Pea Pasta Carbonara & Tiramisu – all from scratch.  It was fabulous!

The kids & Kenny also gave me new containers for the pantry, & filled them with notes of love & things they appreciate about me.  Such a thoughtful & meaningful gift.  

James & Caden – 8th Grade Dinner Dance…

For James’s 14th birthday, he had Caden spend the night after the dance, & then the following day we made Loaded Nachos & homemade sopapillas!

Anna’s 5th grade music concert.  She & her friend, Emmy, created choreography for one of the songs.  The video shows Anna’s dance portion.  They did a great job! 

Anna in Acro class at the ballet studio…

The end of April was Anna’s performance in Don Quixote.  That week leading up to the performance was a bit crazy.  James had a stomach bug, then I got it & ended up quarantining in my bedroom for a couple of days so Anna would stay healthy.  She did stay healthy & danced beautifully.  We so enjoy watching her on stage!