Let Summer Begin!

 Grandma camp for these cute kids!  A week at Ocean Institute is always a good way to start summer.

 These two didn't go to grandma camp so we had lots of time together. Of course we found a yummy dessert to share.

 Such a good big brother B is to take E to the water park. He loved it!

 B did a STEM camp and at the end did a show to show off what he did.

 He seemed to have a great time.

 We ended the week with a trip to the movies.

 Summer harvest

Some sweet friends we have right next store are moving and as the packing and cleaning was happening we found the kids in the car watching a movie. So sad to say good bye!

B's End to Elementary School

 5th grade morning of memories.

 Getting recognized by his teacher, Ms. Hall.

 Proud parents!

 Now let the fun begin! The whole 5th grade class had a big carnival themed party. It was so much fun to watch them all just have fun together.

 B always does well with the eating contests!

 Best decore!

 B with his buds.

 Clap out is when all the 5th graders leave the school for the last time and the parents are there cheering for them. Here is B ready to move on.

 Last Day!!

 Best friends since birth.

 The last walk home.

 Such a bitter sweet walk.

 Traditional trip to Farrells for ice cream.

I'd say he had a great elementary experience. He is definitely ready for middle school! 

D Performs

 This girl loves to perform! So naturally she was super excited for her school music show.

 Smiles the whole time.

 My favorite picture of her. Sweetest girl!

 Singers Company is just another performance she can't wait for. So cute!

Her fan club walking her to the car.

 Then came her dance recital.

 Her dance pose. 

So proud of my little dancer.

Anniversary Trip

 We did a local get away to Newport for our 15 year anniversary. It was so nice to actually enjoy the wonderful place we live in. Our resort had lots to do like basketball...

 golf...

and swimming. We also rode our bikes to the beach for the most delicious breakfast. We also had a yummy dinner. Two nights away does wonders for your soul! 

C's School Play

 C's second grade class put on a play and he was one of three billy goats.

 He knew his part and delivered it perfectly.

 His costume was really hot but he sure looked cute.

His fan club was pretty proud of him too.

Family Beach Day

 Memorial Day fun at the beach with the family.

 It was an all day affair with plenty of food and a master chef.

 Lots of cousins to play with makes the water a lot easier to play in when it's cold.

 Best buddies for life.

Friends, family, food and the beach, doesn't get much better!

A's A Teenager!

 This girl is officially a teenager! Scary!!

 We only do friend parties on even years but she convinced me she needed one since she was becoming a teenager and I caved. So we did pizza and cake outside the movie theater and then headed in to see Tomorrow Land.

This is the group of kids that showed up. One lucky girl to have so many friends!

And I'm so lucky to have her as my daughter. She is so helpful and such a great example to her siblings. We couldn't live without her.