FSY and back packing

 Nether of them were happy about going, but I think they both had a nice time. Easy in the season Jack was on board with back packing with the deacons. Then the reality of hauling the pack around set in and he changed his mind. He was so mad at us up until we dropped him off at brother Veenker's. He may have been saying, "I hate you" under his breath as we were hugging him goodbye. He's always a bit nervous about the unknown. He did awesome. 

And here's Ivan with his fresh buzz cut. He caved to peer pressure and let Max and Gavin shave his hair. It was fun for a second and then I don't think he was too happy bout the results. Then he and Jackson headed out to FSY.  I did get a few text's making it sound like he was miserable, but turns out, he too had a nice time. 

These little preschoolers

 Kate is at Learning Dynamics this year with 3 other neighborhood friends, Millie Fairbanks, Harper Peterson and Kate Ensign. They can't NOT get a picture every time we drop them off.  Usually I forget my phone, but luckily the other moms snap pictures. 

My little Ballerina Balle girls in Ballet

 

Hope of America Award

 We got this email from Jacks teacher

"Hello, I wanted to reach out to you and let you know your Jack has been selected as one of our Hope of America Award winners. I select two from my class every year. This award is given to students who show great  strength in academics, social skills, and just showing what it means to be a good citizen. I am very proud of how hard Jack works. He is an amazing kid. Mrs Nielsen."

We also got an email letting us know that Jack scored in the top 15% of students in the district on their standardized test. They recommend he take the test  for the ALL (advanced learning lab) program. We decided to have Emery take it as well. They both scored great so next year Jack will be in ALL at the Jr High and Emery for the 5th grade. 

May

*I finally cut my hair all off.

*Kate and my baby doll

*Little Ophilia

*flowers and breakfast for mothers day and Kates mothers day program at school

*snug as a bug in a rug

*koda

*Jack in the end of school sing. Not sure why I don't have a picture of Emery

*The kids at my cousin Holly's son's mission farewell

*Kates last day of school

*Jacks 6th grade graduation