Summer Time!

Just got off the bus on the last day of school!

The kids began counting down the days 'til summer vacation in the beginning of May.  Paige even made a chain of paper loops to help keep track.  It was bittersweet for me, as usual.  The realization hits that the kids are another year older.

It was a wonderful school year for both of the kids.  Blake was a rock star at reading and math.  He made it to the highest AR level that they have for the elementary school kids and was making awesome progress on his times tables.  He also earned the Presidential Physical Fitness Award which is pretty cool.  Paige is starting to get the hang of reading and likes to read out loud, but still loves being read to.  I had the greatest time volunteering in her classroom every week.  I cannot put into words how grateful I am to have had the opportunity to stay home and experience this part of their childhood.  It goes by so fast!

Summer break is now here and so begins the new routine.  We have a schedule jam packed with activities, many of which are already in full swing.  Our activities include softball league, golf league, baseball, soccer, tumbling, golf, park activities, swimming lessons, and hockey camps.  The summer will also be filled with friends coming over here and the kids going to a friend's house.  It is nice for them to be able to play with other kids and stay busy.  Yesterday, there were 5 kids here and it was definitely more calm than with just the two!  Today the kids are at a friend's house for the day, and I get a little time to catch up on the blog.  One week into summer vacation and I'm lovin' it!