memorial day weekend - last day of school

we took the kids to a drive-in movie last friday night to see pee-wee's big adventure.

chad and i both loved this movie growing up and couldn't wait to watch it with our kids.

 

we ordered a huge pizza to share and brought plenty of snacks and drinks from home.

we folded down the seats in the back and made a big pallet with blankets and pillows. 

i explained to the girls that this was similar to how i traveled as a young girl...little safety and lots of fun.

my cousin and i saw tremors at a drive-in theater when i stayed with her the summer she lived in utah.

it was a great memory and i'm glad my kids got to experience something similar with us.

soaking in a little vitamin d

 saturday and sunday were spent in luling at chad's parent's house. 

we spent most of our time around their pool and even got a little rosy from the sun.

thanks for helping me grow this year!

 cami with her teacher gifts

cari with her special plant for her special teacher

tuesday, the kids had field at school and pretty much played, got wet, and watched a movie.

last day of school

wednesday morning was the elementary awards ceremony.

all the children got recognition for the things they accomplished this school year.

cami with her awards

camille received yet another trophy/metal this year. 

she was top of her class in many different categories and even received the honored principle award .

her teacher said many nice things about her which only embarrassed her.

she accomplished so much this year and yet she remains completely humble.

cari with her awards

the older kids come and help in the classrooms

cari finished first grade and is so excited for the summer. 

she made so many new friends this year including a best friend!

it has been so much fun to see her blossom. 

she is quite the popular kid making friends with so many different people at the school.

volleyball champ

cami's volleyball team also got first place again this season.

this tournament was crazy!

both teams fought really hard and it came down to a tie breaker game.

in all the sports that we have had the kids in, volleyball has been my favorite.

cami has learned so much through it and it is hard to believe that cari will be on her team next year.

a little gift from mom and dad   (they talk really funny!)

 that leads me to today, june 1st!

our first summer month!

there is so much to do...in so little time!

 

we hope to complete everything by the time school starts ;)