I had very mixed emotions as the last day of school arrived. I was tired. May had been an exhausting month. The whole school year had been non-stop events and planning and activities and I was SO ready for lazy summer days! But it was bitter-sweet knowing that my 4 oldest would never be in school together again. Ricky and Billy won’t be in the same school at the same time again. Ricky is moving on to Junior High! So many unknowns – good and scary – and so it was a little sad for this momma bear.
The kids seemed to take it just fine!
Last day of 1st grade…
Last day of 3rd grade …
Last day of kindergarten …
Last day of 6th grade…
AND elementary school!
We got together with some friends for a Start of Summer BBQ and Fire. It was actually really chilly and we needed jackets and the fire for warmth – not a very traditional kick-off summer event!
I didn’t take many pictures (my hands were chilly) but this one of these three men talking and nodding their heads made me laugh. They didn’t really need to exchange words – just a head nod and half smile and they were having a GREAT conversation!
I’m not sure about this one. Our friends have chickens and goats. So I guess I should be happy that Billy decided to start with the chickens on their heads and not the goats!
Bobby was actually very concerned that HE didn’t have a chicken on his head. So concerned that he kept at Kevin until he finally did get his turn. That picture is on Kevin’s phone and I’ll have to add it later.
All in all, a great school year and a great way to start our summer!