Last Days of School!

We celebrated two last days of school since Quinn was a Tuesday/Friday kid this year and her last day fell the day before the rest of the school's last day.  It was one big week of celebrations!  The kids are SO excited about summer break and they deserve a summer filled with fun after all of their hard work this year in kindergarten and second grade.

She grew up so much this year.  Quinn looks like such a big girl now and now longer has any sort of baby look to her.

Ready for the bus.

Quinn's last day consisted of a pizza party, field games, and lots of treats back in the classroom.  She will miss her classroom friends this summer and we will miss this combination of kids next year.  They were wonderful!

Girl squad.  These three (Landry, Quinn and Mia) have stuck together since preschool.  They were the only girls in their preschool class and they all happened to be in kindergarten together and remained close friends.  I hope they continue to be best friends as the years go on. 

Mairin joined right in.  Plopped herself down at one of the little chairs, ate a pouch, and danced.

Ms. Conley.  Where do I even start?  She was the BEST teacher we have ever had.  Quinn loved her dearly and, as a teacher, I was floored by what she has accomplished in only two short years of teaching.  She is a born educator and we were so lucky to have gotten the chance to work with her.  Fingers crossed she is still there when Mairin goes to kindergarten!

Checking out the yearbook on the way home from the bus.

SUMMER!!!

Capped off Quinn's last day with some ice cream.

Nolan's last day was the next day.  Not even sure if you can call it a day?  They do lots of parties and food and then have a two hour early dismissal.  It is filled with excitement though as the school watches a slideshow and claps out the graduating fifth graders.

We did not plan on the matching outfits but I love the side by side.  He has changed so much this year as well.

Ready to go to Nolan's classroom party!

The old "keep the cookie on your face" game.  It was a highlight.

Nolan made some great friends at Indian Springs this year.  I was nervous switching schools but he embraced the change, put himself out there and did a fantastic job finding his own way.  I am very proud of him.

Mr. Burkart.  Nolan was so thrilled to have a male teacher this year and loved how funny Mr. Burkart is.  He will miss him as he moves into 3rd grade.  I think it was really great (and important) for him to have the experience of a male teacher.  He bonded with him quickly and I think that helped him feel comfortable right off the bat in a new school. 

Officially DONE!

The neighborhood put on a little party once the kids got off the bus.  Face painting, Kona Ice, water balloons, and bounce houses.  They were sweaty and exhausted by the time they were done but it was a fun way to kick off the first few hours of summer break!