June Events

We had a very busy month with a lot of "end of year" school activities.

Orchestra Concert

Kimball really enjoyed participating in Orchestra this year and playing the cello.  I was surprised how well he did with the cello.  Kimball's orchestra teacher heard him playing a song during warm ups that they hadn't practiced in class and he asked Kimball if he wanted to play the song as a solo during the concert.  Kimball agreed and was a little nervous but refused to practice the song extra at home!  He did a great job on his song and I thought the Orchestra (violins, viola, cellos) sounded really good.

Orchestra Concert, June 5

Father/Son Camp out

Joseph took Kimball and Lincoln on the Fathers' and Sons' camp out this year.  It was Lincoln's first official camping trip and he had SO much fun.  He was so excited about everything.  Joseph said he slept great because he was so tired.  Lincoln spent 90% of his time throwing rocks into the stream that ran through the camp.

Ready to roll!

Swamp Rat Race

The big kids participated in the Runner's Club again this year.  The kids are always encouraged to participate in the Swamp Rat Race which is a fund raiser for a local hospital.  Our elementary school always has the highest participation of the local elementary schools.  It was a fun day.  I really liked the atmosphere and excitement that the morning held.  The girls mile run was first and Rebecah ran her mile in 10 minutes and 32 seconds.  She was 105 out of 195 participants.  Kimball ran his mile in 8 minutes 52 seconds.  Kimball was 79 out of 207 participants.  Both kids had fun and want to participate next year.

The girls ready to run.

Boys ready to run.  

Before the race when the kids were still fresh and excited.

These are just some cute pictures of the little ones.  I love the pictures of Annika with her "make-up".  Her poses perfectly show her spicy personality.

Sometimes I let the little ones take a book to bed just to ease the bedtime routine.  I thought Annika looked so cute sleeping with her book across her belly.

Here Annika is practicing her tree climbing skills and Edie is just so sweet and happy most of the time.

These two pictures are from Rebecah's First Grade Fun Day.  Joseph worked in the afternoon so I was able to help at Rebecah's activity.  She loved hanging out with me and it made me feel special to have her run over and hug me between the different activities. 

Here are the kids on the last day of school.  They had a great year.  Kimball received the Perfect Attendance award and an award for Excellence in Orchestra, and a Visual Arts award from the Art teacher.  It was his last year in elementary school because 5th grade is part of the Middle School here.

On the first day of Summer Vacation Kimball wanted to make homemade blueberry jam.  I told him if he helped we could make the jam.  He wasn't prepared for all of the stirring, but he was a good sport about it.

Lincoln loves life.  He loves to be outside.  Here he is with an ice cream cone in one hand and a fruit smoothie in the other.  

Our summer is off to a good start.