We sure have been busy around here! I have so many posts in my mind I want to make, but with so much going on, it is too overwhelming. So, here are some pictures to show you bits and pieces of what we've been up to.
Aubrey had a great field trip to a Civil War reenactment - of course Chip went too and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Second grade animal diaramas - a sea snake and a caracle. (Had to research that one - never heard of it before!)
Chip has been visiting fifth grade classrooms and giving the students an awesome presentation about World War II, which they are all studying this year. For one part of it, he has 6 boys dress is his cammies and reenact the flag raising of Iwo-Jima. It makes quite an impact on them, and everyone watching.
Lots of fun bikerides, now that the weather is finally nice enough!
Taylor and her friends performed for a judge at the orchestra festival - they were great!
This one is at her solo festival! She sang a song in Italian - "Santa Lucia". The judge said it was rare that her voice was clear, and not breathy for a 7th grader - couldn't have been prouder!
Taylor decided to try out for volleyball! That deserves it's own post.... coming soon...
Baseball season is almost over already! Jack will never just "touch" home plate - he must slide!
Aubrey is first chair for violin in the 5th grade orchestra! She's following in her sister's footsteps - she loves it! Here she is tuning the orchestra before the concert started.
Hannah volunteered for a speaking part in her second grade music program. She memorized her part and said it with expression that only Hannah Schultz could. Simply adorable.
We took a family road trip with the Makaafi's to beautiful Cascade. That deserves it's own post too.. this is just a teaser.
Second graders get to do a wonderful unit called "Apple Valley" - they get to experience what school was like in a one room school house back in the 1800's. They get a new name, dress up, and everything. This is "Ruthy".
The Kindergartner's got to have lunch in the cafeteria to see what it will be like next year in first grade. Jack chose a hot dog, beans, salad, and applesauce. He had a great time with dad.
Time is just flying by. We are having a fantastic Memorial Day weekend that will be yet another seperate post! I'll need to find some computer time soon, I have lots to post! Only eight school days left. Unbelievable! Summer will be here before we know it.
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What wonderful pictures of the family! They are all growing and having such great experiences - and it looks like there are a lot more posts to come about so many other activities too!
We're hoping things are going well for Chip and a new job!?! Have chatted with your mom about your family's arrival in CA for Kelley's wedding - how much fun are you all going to have being together again! Hope it is an awesome time for you all!!!
Great post and about darn time! Lots to be proud of and the kids seem to be having some wonderful experiences. Hope there is time to show Taylor the pictures of you at South JHS when you played volleyball. You really didn't have to take pictures of Taylor you know. Your's look just the same...! Am missing very much being able to attend musical performances, speeches and baseball games.
Love,
Mom
Really great updates for everyone. YIKES! Everyone is getting way too big. Looks like you guys are just enjoying and moving along. Great to see good pictures!
Thanks for the update! I've been wondering what you've been up to since the sun has come out. It was really great to hear about each individual kid and their happenings. I need more of that! (no pressure though, well, some pressure)
How much do I love your family? So much. So proud of you and everything you are accomplishing!!
You guys really do have a lot going on!! My goodness, you must be awfully proud of all of your children and their many achievements. It is nice to see a balance between activities and family time together. You guys are inspirational!
-Katie
What wonderful updates. If the sun shining down was still the most recent post I was going to cry this time. Glad to see all the new and wonderful things going on in your lives!
Of course, it makes me a little sad that we aren't there also!
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