Kitchen pics...

Lots of people have asked to see pics of our house and all the work Scott has done.  
He has been working so hard on this kitchen.  It looks really great.  My favorite part of these pics are that it's clean.  It doesn't normally look this clean and streamlined.  Way more cluttered.  Oh well. That's life.  You can also see our new chandelier that was picked out after months of arguing, storming out of the store in a fight, etc.  I wanted something different.  This is what Scott wanted.  He won.  He was right.  (just don't tell him I said that)

Max's graduation...

This was probably my favorite program of the year.  Not that the others weren't great, but there is something about watching the Kindergarteners perform that just tugs at my heart.  Max also loves to sing.  He's always singing and dancing around the house and it is one of my favorite things about him.  So there I am, watching the program and suddenly they announce the solos for the song, 'You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby' and he's one of them!  Not once did he mention to me that he had a solo!  So after his solo I couldn't keep myself from doing a big, loud 'Woohoo!'.  No big deal except for the parents of the kid who sang after Max because you couldn't hear her because of my mouth.  Oh well.  He sang so well I couldn't contain myself!!  He had a big year.  He started out in all day Kindergarten with one teacher (Mrs. Saenze) then 2 weeks later he was put into half day Kindergarten with Mrs. Markland.  Then around November his teacher had surgery and was out for 3-4 months and he had 2 subs (Mrs. Andries and someone else).  Then Mrs. Andries ended up teaching the rest of the year while Mrs. Markland helped the kids who were behind.  He managed so well.  I never realized how flexible he can be- with other people, not me.  It was a great year and a fantastic first school experience for him.  We are so blessed to live in the boundaries of this great school.  The teachers and staff really love the kids and it shows.

Kenna's 6th grade graduation...

Ok.  So the first pic is blurry.  I didn't realize that until it was too late.  Oh well.  Anyhow, the 6th grade teachers prepared a great program to commemorate the year.  One of the teachers made a slide show of the year's activities and then they presented all of the kids with certificates.  I can't believe she is already in Middle School.  These other pics are of her and her teacher- yes, the teacher- and her friends Halle, Mary, and Kira.  They always say that time goes so fast, and I realized it.  But this has really snuck up on me.  She is getting so grown up and mature.  She is such a good- natured kid and has such a big, loving heart.  I know, how did I end up with her?!  She is a leader when she needs to be and a follower when it's right.  She doesn't compromise her standards or beliefs for anything or anyone.  I don't know where she got it, but I hope she stays this way always.  

More catchup...

Chris had a 5th grade performance.  It was on the Constitution.  He was one of the few kids who had a speaking and a singing part.  He did really well.  I love this time of the school year when everyone has performances to do!

Catching up...

Point Bonita Trip

This is Kenna with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge behind her.  Scott took this pic on the 6th grade trip to Point Bonita.  It's a sleepaway camp run by the YMCA across the bridge from San Francisco.  They had so much fun hiking, checking out the local wildlife and jumping over the waves at the beach.  They even got to stop at the Golden Gate Bridge on their way home.  They had a great time.  They sure squeezed in as much activity into 2 days as possible.  Chris is really looking forward to going next year.