First Day of School 2016

Today is the first day of school.  We had to take pictures in the house because about five minutes before this picture the skies opened up and it was pouring outside.  Maybe tomorrow I can get a good outside picture.

Evan is in 6th grade this year and is hoping to be on the Student Council again.  He also wants to be a yearbook editor and on the robotics team.  He was asked by the school to be on the color guard and put the flag up and take it down every day at school, which he is really excited about.

And this one is in high school this year.  9th grade.  A freshman.  How the heck did that happen?  Wasn't he just learning how to read and tie his own shoes?  He gets to start the year wearing that super cool boot because of stress fracture in his foot and hopefully it won't slow him down too much. He is nervous about finding all his classes but as you can see, he is also ready to start high school.  He is in the JROTC and wants to be in their spirit club, rocket club, color guard and orienteering/land nav team.  He also signed up to be on the student council and chess club and the technology club.  He really is jumping in with both feet (HA HA one's in a boot though).

Zoo Day June 2016

I asked the boys what they wanted to do today and they picked going to the zoo!  It was a nice day there, we got there really early and had the place to ourselves to start with.  I loved watching the boys feed the fish and baby ducks and I also loved watching the hippos swim.

Pool Day

First time at the pool for the summer for the boys.  

Troop 343 61st Court of Honor

Evan was the stand in for our scribe and was very excited to get to light all the candles.

Evan earned Nuclear Science and Archery Merit Badges.

Ian earned Nuclear Science, Archery and Camping Merit Badges.

And Ian was re-elected to ASPL but this time in the programs role instead of Advancement.

Clemens High School Graduation 2016

So are part of graduation, all of the feeder schools send a representative and the principal to walk up their school banner at the beginning of graduation.  Evan was chosen to represent Wilder Intermediate School and he was so proud.  I loved watching him march his banner up!

Last Day of School 2016

Last day of being fifth and eighth graders!!

Told Ian to stand up straight and be proud of how tall he is!!

Last time waiting at the bus stop!!  He'll probably be most happy about that!!

Last day of school just happened to fall on National Donut Day -- I celebrated!!

Met Evan part of the way home to see my fifth grader walk home for the last time or was it my sixth grader walking home for the first time?

And now I have a high schooler and we are done with Junior High!!

Evan's 5th Grade Awards Ceremony

Darren and I got to go visit Evan at school to see him get some awards.  He got a math and reading award, an award for straight As for all four quarters, a certificate for leadership for being on the Student Council and I swear there was something else but I can't remember.  Luckily Mrs. Dauphinais made him stop so I could get a picture even if it was really too bright, she's a good one!

Evan and his teacher Mrs. Suarez.

Gearing up for the end of school.

Tonight was Ian's 8th grade awards ceremony.  He ended up with an award for getting straight As and his robotics team was recognized for winning first place.

See that big trophy on the end of the table -- that's the robotics club 1st place trophy!

Ian receiving his lapel pin for straight As.

Ian in front of his new high school!

South Llano River Campout