School is Out!

So instead of showing up at school with the van decked out, I surprised the kids by having it ready to go in the morning on the last day. There were balloons and writing all over the windows. Emily was excited, our carpool was excited, and Tyler was indifferent.

And Megan was just plain embarrassed and mad. What are mothers for anyway?

The last day of school was spent outside. Each class picked a name and then a mini-Olympics was held. Tyler's class did "synchronized swimming" to the music of the BeachBoys and marched in the opening ceremonies with the beach balls.

It was fun to watch Emily's little kindergarten class compete in the events. They were more about the social aspect making sure they were with their friends.

After the events, the entire school had lunch on the field.

The big 4th graders eating lunch.

And then one of the few pictures Megan would let me take that day of her. The 6th graders were ready to be done with elementary school.

After lunch all the kids got medals. This is Emily with her kindergarten teacher. She is so excited to go to 1st grade and be at school as long as Megan and Tyler. Megan keeps informing her it isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Then to finish the day the fire department arrived. It was freezing cold, but the kids didn't care.

They all ran for the hose when the fireman turned on the water. Tyler, Megan, and Emily are in that mob of kids somewhere, but surprisingly came out not soaked. I think it was colder than they thought. It was a fun day to share with the kids. It was also sad thinking this was the only year all 3 will ever be in the same school again at the same time. On to new adventures and bring on the warm weather!