School's Out

Brinley had several things going on at school this week, as they are wrapping up the school year. On Wednesday, the school held an award assembly, and Brinley received 2 awards- for exceeding her reading goal for the year, as well as near perfect attendance.

Thursday was field day, and the kids had so much fun at all the stations! Unfortunately, they missed out on the last station, since a storm rolled in, but they still had a great time. Hunter had a half day of school, so he went with me to walk with the class, and it was so fun to have him along!

Friday was the last day of school for this year, and the kids are all happy to have some time off.

Jasen had another great year, and has done really well keeping up with his classes. He's excited to get started on his college classes next year.

Hunter loved his first year of middle school! He loved (almost) all of his teachers, loved working in the lunch room, and can't wait to go back next year and do more engineering and science classes!

Brinley did awesome in 3rd grade. She has progressed so much, and is beyond excited to have been accepted into the GT program for next year!

Graduation!

Today was a huge milestone for our family- Tristan graduated from High School!! It was such a wonderful weekend, with so much family that came to support him! We are so proud of him, and the work he put in to finish high school, while working and playing multiple sports, as well as being so involved in family stuff. It's so bittersweet to end this chapter with him, but the future is so bright, and exciting! Tristan has decided to attend Idaho State University in Pocatello starting this fall, and he plans to major in Radiology.

Band Concert

Tonight was Hunter's final band concert for 6th grade. The band played 3 songs- "Valiance", "Suncatcher", and "Spirit of the Stallion." Hunter played the xylophone during the first 2 songs, then switched to the triangle and the whip for the last song. They did a great job, and I've loved watching Hunter learn and progress during his time in band.

Stanley Lake

Today we took a drive up to Stanley to meet Cahl's stepdad Jim and his wife Helen for a picnic. It was a bit chilly, but not too bad, and it was a really nice visit. Jim gave Hunter a nice new hunting rifle, and we bought a truck for Jasen. He's now the proud new driver of a 2003 GMC Sierra, and he can't wait to trick it out!

Dance Recital

This afternoon was Brinley's spring dance recital, and her class killed it! They performed 2 dances- "Magic" and "Tribe," and they did so awesome on both! Brinley loves dance, and practices almost every day, and it really shows. I'm so proud of all her hard work and dedication!