Our year at school is over and we are going home!!!

Our girls' last day of school was May 23rd.

Yes, a whole week ago!

It seems the busier I am the more pictures I have

and the less time I have to post them

and the more time they have to just sit in my camera.

So since the end of the school year was speeding it's merry way here I knew I had to think of something quick to give the teachers as a thank you. I often look on this site for neat ideas but I actually got the idea for their gift here.

In case you can't read it. It says

Thank you for quenching my thirst for knowledge.

The girl's on the last day of 1st and 3rd grade!

This was their first day! Oh fun, don't they look excited.

Teacher appreciation

You are an AW-some teacher.

Nothing says I like you as a teacher like a

big old bottle of pop!

Madi and Olivia gave them to their teachers.

We had fun making them.

Olivia said her teacher had it on her desk for awhile

before drinking it one day for lunch.

Not sure if she liked it or hated it and finally out of

the goodness of her heart found the courage to drink it in front of Olivia.

Another school year has begone

Here are some pictures of Olivia and Madi's first day of school.

Their first day was Aug. 23.

They are going to Bethel Dunkard Brethren this year.

It's only 5 minutes down the road and they have bussing.

Olivia's in 3rd and Madi's in 1st

New backpacks and lunch bags.

They are so excited about packing their lunches.

I wasn't so excited about that.

It turned out not to be as big of a deal.

They don't eat much plus they're so picky, their lunches are

pretty similar everyday.

Last June on their last day of school.

Not much has changed.

Although I think they're happier about the last day of school

 then the first day of school.

                         Rainy Days!!!
                             Sept. 30

     Summer and Violet were up so early this morning.

When I said they can wear their raincoat and boots to school they were over the moon!

                                                                               

                                               

                     

We got an advertisement from Disney Land and Summer was all excited that we were going. I would pay to see her Dad there. I asked if they knew where it was. Summer asked if I knew. I said, "Well, no but alot farther than the cabin and that is far enough to drive." Violet said she knew where it was. You go down the road and then go this way and then go alittle farther than you turn. Okey Dokey than.

 

              I wonder how long that side walk chalk is going to last.

Funny how at first it bugged me and now I don't even see it.

School teachers

Back to school night

Summer this is your third grade teacher, Mrs. Shesniak.

I met her one time so far. She seems really nice and tan. 

I can tell that they are stepping things up though and hopefully you'll like the challenge.

                     This is the first year you'll get actual grades, like A, B, C, D, or gasp, F!

So far you have been doing your homework without complaining. Keep it up!!

Violet, this is your kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Lear.

She said she has waited over 20 years to teach and is super excited to finally be able to.

Oh lady, be care for what you wish for. Kidding! Kindergarteners are so little and cute!

You have learned alot already while being there. I can tell you love it!

I love seeing that glow in your eyes when you talk about your day.

                              

         These are the munchkins that keep me from getting bored at home.

I don't even know what to say about the picture it just seems to speak for it's self.

Naughty Boy, Busy Baby, and Stubborn Girl  

Salvation Army shopping

Cheap!!! Cheap!!!

So you school girls needed some new winter clothes so I have been scouring the local thrift stores for bargains. One day I found a bunch of nice shirts for both of you. It's true what they say. If you find something you like in the right size keep looking because chances are you'll find more. Did you ever see anyone drop off one item?  I also picked up 3 fleece pj's for Anthony.

And just to prove I don't dress you like clowns everyday

 here is a picture of you in your new (to you) clothes.

Summer, I will always remember the day I bought crocs for you at The Little Bowtique. We came out to the car and I asked if you want to wear them right now. You said sure and took them.

                     Then you said, "Mom!! Someone wore these already. There are marks on them!"

I was surprised. I never thought about explaining to you about outgrown or thrift stores. I mean it's just common knowledge. I explained to you that yes someone wore them already. We had been to Goodwill lots of times and I said that all that stuff is used too. It was all new to you.

                       It's funny the things I take for granted that you children should know

 but don't because I never took the time to explain it to you.

First day of school

Back 2 School

Off they went, on their first day of school on August 30. 

Summer is entering 3rd grade and Violet kindergarten.

Violet is going everyday all day.

I am glad for the change in our routine. I'm anxious to see how it'll be at home with just 3 little ones.

Summer has been such a big helper this summer.

I will miss that. Alot!!

I am sooo dreading the homework every night though. Alot!!

I wanted outfits that kinda matched.

Somehow Violet's dress didn't look so clownish on the hanger.

She is not going to be happy with me years to come.

It brings back memories of my first day at a new school in 5th grade.

My mom made me a new dress that was either green with purple dots or purple with green dots.

Later I found out that the other kids made fun of that dress. From that moment on I HATED polka dots. Only in the last couple years have I started to like polka dots.  

And those crocs on her don't help matters either.

                                                  They just make her look more clownish.
                                               I should not be allowed to dress my children.
                                                               It looked better in my head.

                             

Luci was up but not happy.

Maybe she is scared of clowns.

Good bye!

 

A few days later we had to leave as soon as they got on the bus so I took a picture with all of them.

It'll be interesting to see how much the children have grown

when I take their pictures on the last day of school.

Sara will be walking and Lord willing there will a 7 month old added to the picture.

And maybe Anthony and Luci will be living with their mom.

You never know what 9 months can bring.

Especially in our house.