What we have been up to..........

Our oldest turned 16 with a party at the beach. We got him kayaking lessons.

The next child had his semi-formal dance at the school. Don't they look so cute??

HAVE to have some relaxing time thrown in there.......we took the boat out on the lake for a swim...rather they went for a swim, I read :-)

This is our daughter out for a swim....a little dark..........

So summer is upon us....yeah!! The weather hasn't been bad...a little warm here and there. We have our pool and a/c's to deal with it :-)

We went out and picked these........

and made some super yummy jam!!

We also are celebrating our 17th anniversary.

We're Hooked!

The Office.........

Some of you have probably been watching this for a while now while we just stumbled upon it. Actually it was our 16 yr old that stumbled upon it. LOVE this show! This is John Krasinski who plays Jim. Funny! Tomorrow( or whenever) I will post another picture.maybe of Dwight :-).

If you haven't tuned in...try it. You will either hate the show or love it. Allen was actually telling me about a guy at his office not being able to watch it because it makes him angry? Go figure!

Proud Momma and Pappa!!!

CONGRATULATIONS ZACHARY!!!!!!!!!!

Last night was the underclassman awards night, Zachary knew he would be getting an award in visual arts but had no idea he would receive one for Outstanding Physical Education! We are so proud of him for both his awards! Tonight is the sports awards and he will also be receiving a pin in tennis. Way to go!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO NATHAN AND TIFFANY!!!!!

These two did a FABULOUS job at the elementary school variety show! How many eight graders do you see getting out of school early to come help their sister? they worked wonderful together and received many compliments. they are already talking about NEXT years performance!

Once Nathan gets it loaded on to YouTube I will include the link.........

DANIEL NEWS.......

Allen and I had the pleasure of going on the aquarium field trip with the entire kindergarten from the elementary school. Wanna know something even cooler? Daniel's teacher, Mrs G., had to leave because her baby got sick so I got to sign in and be his substitute for the day! Amazing how things work out right? I got paid to spend the day with my husband and son at an aquarium!

lunch break

holding a star fish

playing duck, duck , goose!

Other stuff....... :-)

School is winding down and part of me is happy and part is not. I enjoy subbing, but I am also ready for some down time. Although I amnot sure when that will come here's why:

*Oldest son will be looking into taking a math course to put him in pre-cal for the next school year. Also will be doing tennis and golf lessons, heading to Crosswalk and doing boot camp this year as staff.

*Next son is taking a math course to put him in algebra II for 9th grade. Also looking at soccer camp, heading to boot camp to staff and heading to Crosswalk with the youth.

* Daughter will be doing Math and Literacy camp because I requested it. Seems to help her retain things taught during the year instead of having to back track at the beginning of a new school year.

* Youngest son will be busy working on reading this summer. He wants to be able to read the dictionary by first grade:-) Love that enthusiasm!

So...there goes some mornings sleeping in!! We are trying to squeeze in some boating days and camping.

Here's to your summer, busy or not and doing what you can to help your children succeed!