Kindergarten Graduation...

Lizzie successfully completed her first year of the Chinese Immersion program.

I am so proud of her.

We had a rocky start (she missed her mom!)

but finished strong.

Her Chinese teacher was amazing.

quote...

"She is one of the toppest in my class. She has great honor."

I am a very proud mama.

(I know, I know, bragging is obnoxious...don't really care!)

Is there anything cuter than Kindergarten graduation???

I have no excuse...

Actually I have lots of excuses...they are just the same as everyone else's. We've been busy. There. 

Spring wrap-up

Sam turned 9!!

He had a small party & took his two buddies to see the Avengers. 

Loved it.

He finished up a great soccer season...

...& practiced shooting during the time outs at Matt & Zach's games.

He's now playing Lacrosse, too!

(pray for the windows at my house)

 Little Lizzie finished up a two year run of gymnastics. 

She was the only one in her class that could make it to the top of the rope (to the ceiling)

She cartwheels, flips & does round-offs and head/handstands All.Day.Long.

She got her ears pierced...

 ...& spent a lot of time doing what she does best...just being cute.

Zach at one of his many lacrosse games.

He's the one on the right.

He played goalie most of the season & did an amazing job!!

Matt played defense.

Those giant D-poles scare me.

(again...remember my windows, please)

Bring on Summer!

Spring...

...means sport season

...means a crazy looking calendar

...means a lot of miles put on the car

...means a fridge full of powerade & water bottles

Bring it.

Check out Matt walking away.

He was done with the ridiculous picture taking.

Homework Help...

This is what happens when the teenager helps the Kindergartner with her homework.

Check out #6.

"Too Legit..."

The song is in your head now, isn't it???

Operation Turkey Disguise...

The 3rd grade assignment:

disguise your turkey so he can escape the Thanksgiving table

I think he nailed it...

Nothing says disguise like dread locks, and a camouflage t-shirt.

I think I'll be laughing for a while about this one.

video of Lizzie

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!

8th Grade!! (I still can't believe it.)

MATT

Deep thoughts

Zach

Really deep thoughts...

and some pondering.

3rd Grade for Mister Sam

Think he's done having his pic taken??

And this one I really can't believe.

Kindergarten for sweet Lizzie!

She will be participating in the Chinese (yes, Chinese) Immersion program at our Elementary school. Yikes. Pretty amazing, though.

Happy new school year!!

Lunch, anyone?