Last Day of School/Palmer Graduation from Elementary School

 The morning of the last day of school the boys woke up to special treats.  Palmer got an extra special one to celebrate his graduation from elementary school.

The younger boys got a couple of candy bars and a cute note from Dad.

 All ready for graduation day.  I really kept thinking how crazy it was that he is going to middle school.  It's a year earlier than I was expecting because where we were in Utah they don't go until 7th grade.  But I think he's ready to be given more responsibility and opportunities for growth.

 After taking the younger boys to school, we headed over to the high school for the graduation.  They started it off with a slide show and everything was decorated so nice.  I wish I'd gotten a better picture of it all. 

 The 5th graders all ready to graduate.  Palmer was in the third row so we couldn't see him very well.

 Standing up being recognized for being on the honor roll, meaning he got all As every term.  He also stood up to be recognized for yearbook committee.  

 After his name was read, he shook hands with all of the teachers.  

Shaking hands with the principal.

 McKay was such a good sport through the whole thing.  I think he is definitely ready to go to Kindergarten next year.  

 After graduation, the 5th graders went back to school and had pizza and watched their slide show.  At the end of school, all of the students and parents line up and cheer as they 5th graders take their last walk around the halls of the school.  

 Poor Palmer, we seriously over documented everything.  He's a good sport though.

 Palmer's homeroom teacher for this year.

 Doing a little graduation dance...

We did our tradition of running through the summer sign.

 Holding hands ready to go.

 McKay missed the breaking through (we always have someone who misses out...), so the boys let him break through a piece of it later.

The boys always get their new summer bathing suits on the last day of school.  I always have a good time finding the perfect one for each boy.

 We headed to Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor for our end of school celebration.

This little boy and I have been companions when the boys go to school for the last 5 years.  Today was my last day with him one of one.  It made me so sad.

We had such a fun game and ended the night watching the Hawks/Cleveland basketball game and eating pizza.  It was a fun way to end the school year.  On to summer!

School Field Day

The boys were so excited for school field day.  They got to go to the high school football field and play.  They had frisbee, tug of war, pig football (don't ask), and lots of other fun things.

Each grade had the same color shirts on.  Lincoln's was blue, Palmer was grey and Hunter was green.

I had so much fun watching the boys with their friends.  I have missed watching them interact with classmates at school this year since I haven't been able to volunteer (with McKay going to preschool next year I will be able to again).

This boys was so patient.  It was so hot and he was way bored.

This was "pig football"  I think the rules are that you have to try and make it across to the other side with the pig, but people from the other team can challenge you.  If they do you drop the pig and have to do some sort of paper, rock, scissors with your feet.  Winner gets the pig and runs until they are challenged or cross the line.

The younger grades including the 3rd grade did different games then the older kids.  They did karate, pig football and tag.

Hunter figured out he liked being in the middle and tried to stay there as much as possible.  The other kids figured it out at the end...

It was such a fun field day.  The end of school is coming!

Preschool Field Trip-Autry Mill

 Our little preschool is going strong, but it has been reduced to mostly field trips, which I'm not complaining about.  We took the kids hiking at Autry Mill and they had a ball.  They could run and play and not worry about anyone saying no, be quiet or don't touch that.  It was very good.  

This ring of monkeys we came upon has an interesting story.  Once a circus came to Georgia and the monkeys got loose.  The people had never seen a monkey before and they killed them all.  This little memorial was to remember that things aren't always bad just because they are different.  

 McKay wasn't sure what he thought of the creepy stone monkeys though...

 Running to his heart's content. 

 This deep well of water was very interesting to the kids.  

 McKay was just dying to get in the water.  I probably would have let him except we didn't have clothes to change into.  

Riding horses...  We will sure miss our little preschool next year!