Last Day of School 2012-2013

Since Mollee had exams, she had to be at school at 8:00 (Wednesdays regularly start at 9:00).  So she got her picture before the boys even woke up.

 Then, the boys - Tavis all fancy for graduation!

Tonight, at bed prayertime, I asked the kids their favorite part of their school year:

Mollee - disecting in  Science

Tavis - Atlanta Trip

Daegan - fractions!

Capps - meeting his new friend, Whit

Mac - popsicles today (he is all about the here and now)

Kindergarten Spanish and Music Program

Mac's class had a Spanish/Music Program today.  I posted some videos on Facebook.  It was very fun!

 Marching to "Yankee Doodle"

 Mac introducing himself in Spanish - since he was the first one I didn't realize what was going on and I didn't record it.

Fun Memories!

The Math Book

Most of you know our struggle with Tavis to keep up with things. 

Tomorrow he graduates from 5th grade.  He has lost his math book.  We were told if he didn't turn it in before graduation, we'd have to pay for it.

Frustrated, but trying to get through tomorrow - he says he knows I'm gonna cry, he is probably right. 

Tonight when I kissed him good-night he was a little teary.  He apologized for losing his math book and said he plans to pay for it out of his own money. 

Now, I'm sitting in my room crying.  Touched by his offer. 

Ticket To Ride

Luke, Andrew, Andrew, David and David - I love these guys!

 Tonight they played Ticket to Ride!

5th grade Atlanta trip in the words of Uncle Jon

Tavis' class went on a three-day trip to Atlanta.  It is well organized, it is a lot of fun and I believe it is very exhausting for everyone!  Day One: Tellus Science Museum,  Atlanta Zoo, Cyclorama, Cici's Pizza.  Day Two: Planetarium, CNN, Coke Museum, Georgia Aquarium and The Varsity.  Day Three they hike Stone Mountain. 

 

They always have parent chaperone and each adult has two or three kids to be in charge over the entire time they are there.  This year, my brother-in-law, Uncle Jon went and he texted me with pics throughout the time away. 

 

If you know Jon's humor, you will enjoy this post a little more.  I just put the "subject" line of the text to explain the picture.

 

About 10 minutes after the bus pulled away - "Are we there yet?"

"Having Fun!"

"Zoo :)"

 "Humming along"

 "Still Smiling"

 "Worth The Trip"

"Choo Choo"

"Seeing Green"

 Group Stone Mountain Picture

Tavis had fun.  He is exhausted so I will probably get more information tomorrow.  His biggest complaint was riding the shaky, high-up tram on the way down Stone Mountain - that's my boy! 

I must say, I missed him and I am very glad to have him back under our roof.  But I am very glad he got to have this experience.

Ruth's Butterfly

Ruth, do I have to give this back when you come back to 'merica?

My five blessings

 Happy Mother's Day too me!