Good Bye to a family pet

Hercules was almost 15 years old and lived a great life of being our family pet.  In the past couple of years he had turned into our "crotchety old man" but we still loved him.  This week he was sick on and off, but had moments of feeling fine too.   It appears he peacefully died by himself in the mudroom where he stays when we are gone.   Although it is hard to lose a furry member of the family, we are thankful he didn't suffer long.   

 

 



End of Year Talent Show

LOVE THIS VIDEO!!  Sam and his friend William were asked to perform their Just For Kix hip hop dance for their elementary school's end of year talent show.  They had so much fun and all I can say as this video continues to make me smile.   William's mom commented how much fun it will be to show this at the boy's graduation!  AHH- Love that they are making such fun memories!

Teachers

We were so lucky to have our kids have a couple of the best teacher's ever.  Sam loved his teacher so much I suggested she just move up each grade with him.  :)

Last day of 2nd Grade with Ms. Hull

Miss Hull just loved our kids how can we not love her- Sam's 2nd grade teacher and Ellie's student council leader

Mrs. Wiste and Ellie- these two are going to miss each other so much- they made a great bond when Ellie was in her 3rd grade class and then she got be in Mrs. Wiste's 5th grade class too.

Now it is on to summer fun!!

2nd grade spring concert

Here is a little of Sam's spring concert.  When he plays the bells the kids in front of him are doing some type of game.  Enjoy the show.

Last song of last spring performance at elementary school

Yes it is true we almost have a 6th grader in our home.  This is the last song she will sing at an elementary concert.  Next year it is off to intermediate school.  For those of you who know me well- no I didn't actually cry at the end of the concert, but don't worry I will on the last day of school I'm sure.  :)

Choir 2013

This is the all school choir concert. These kids met after school most of the school year. They all sang together on 1 day during April and then performed this concert in May. Pretty Cool! Here are just a couple of the songs they sang.

 

 

 



Violin 2013

Ellie participated in her first Orchestra concert. The 5th grade students began orchestra in the fall. They had lessons at each of the 4 elementary schools throughout the year. Starting in April they practiced all together at the high school on Tuesday afternoons. Here is the end result.