Today was finally the last day of school (I think summer break in the States is only 2 weeks longer, but it sure feels like a month longer!). The kids gave their teachers gifts cards for Booster Juice with thank you cards that said, "Thanks for boosting my creative juices!"
The kids also received some gifts. We use this time of year to be our Christmas in almost July. They got new sandals, a new summer outfit, new pj's, bubble bath, body puffs, and squirt guns. We also got a family gift- all the Harry Potter movies on DVD. We'll watch one each weekend and work our way through the summer.
I also pulled out some fun "summery" scrapbook paper to make a paper chain with.
Each link represents a day of summer and has a fun activity on it. Our weekly routine will be: Mon- Arts & Crafts Day, Tue- Swimming, Wed- Baking, Thu- Parks Group, Fri- Clean house/Do laundry, Sat- Library & Petrie Island, Sun- Church & FHE. I think we're going to have some fun together!
We surprised the kids and picked them up from school instead of having them ride the bus. Gavin sure loved being in Mrs. N's class this year. He had 2 fun Student teachers- Mr. P and Mrs. R. He also loved his French teacher- Mme F.
Noe and Kaleb started the year with Mrs. M. Unfortunately, half-way through the year she had to take a leave of absence. Mr. D took over and the kids enjoyed their time with him. They also had an EA Ms. J, and their French teacher was Mme L. After we took this picture with their teacher, the kids ran to get on the bus. They wanted to see the teacher wave that they do each year.
As soon as we got home, they tore into their gifts. They immediately filled their squirt guns and ran outside to cool each other off.
Hiram is 8 months old today. He is ready to run! Not only can he sit up on his own, but he pulls himself to standing. Not only does he crawl everywhere, but he tries climbing up the stairs. He's had a few spills already (see the bruise on his forehead- poor baby!), and keeps us on our toes!
He told me he's ready to start school in the fall, so he can be a reader too. Please don't grow up too fast baby!
We ended the celebration with our traditional ice cream for dinner. This year the kids got to choose from: waffle bowls; vanilla, chocolate, and mint chip ice cream; butterscotch, marshmallow creme, and chocolate sauces; whip cream; sprinkles; cherries; or all of the above!
Now tomorrow we're off camping, and I've still got to pack!
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