6/30/2015

Once again another year has come to a close...and once again I was spoiled rotten by my Grade 1 friends and their families.

6/29/2015

A late night yearbook meeting after school today with the two co-editors of this year's book...complete with a pizza picnic supper in the computer lab...don't tell the tech guy!!

6/28/2015

Our chauffeur today...her road test is coming up soon!

6/27/2015

Our garage looked like this when I got home from school:

Kiandra's friend Chase had asked her to help run a soccer skills tournament today. It makes me laugh to think of the two of them running it because they probably have exactly the same interest in soccer (none!) and it rained for most of the day. At least they will earn a good paycheck for their time.

6/26/2015

It was a great evening for a walk with my handsome hubby.

6/25/2015

When Kaden ditched us after the afternoon farewell ceremony to walk to 7-Eleven with his friends, the girls and I went to Starbucks. Who knew we would have a celebrity sighting?!

6/24/2015

I did summer bucket lists with my Grade 1 friends today:

6/23/2015

I tried to get a photo outside on my phone so I could instagram the occasion and then the grads were called back inside...this was the best I could get:

6/22/2015

I had my "real" camera out today and this was one of only the three photos I took on it all day. My other camera, however, got a work out!

6/21/2015

Two of our kids' friends took the step in their spiritual journey and were baptised this morning:

6/20/2015

I was finishing up some marking and working on my tan and my awesome son brought me out this:

Homemade pancakes from scratch, whipped cream, cherries, and syrup. He has a sweet tooth like his Mom! I'm so glad I taught my kids how to cook!

6/19/2015

As a small token of thanks, I treated Kiandra to a pedicure for helping out in my classroom for the last two days.

6/18/2015

Kezia pulled out her (colour-coded) social studies studying cards from when she was in Grade 8 and placed them beside Kaden's grade 8 studying cards. My kids study very differently! :)

6/17/2015

It was a little chilly and rainy at Kezia's soccer game this evening...there's a reason I keep my parka in the van all year!

6/16/2015

19 expert projects done...5 more to go!

6/15/2015

Official last day of Grade 10 for Kezia....and official last day of high school for Kiandra. (thanks to Conrad for the photo!)

6/14/2015

packed up and ready to go home...my favourite part of camping weekends!

6/13/2015

Stole this from Kezia's instagram ... These girls tubed down the river from the camp ground to the highway! Have I ever mentioned how much I love my kids' friends? They are awesome!

6/12/2015

Heading out for our church camping weekend...

6/11/2015

Spoiled by the Parent Association today by a front yard BBQ lunch and this banner:

6/10/2015

Snap chat from Kiandra this evening:

6/9/2015

Packing up and heading out for the Grade 8 camping trip...

6/9/2015

Kezia was invited by her friend Jenna to the woman's soccer game this evening. I asked if she would share a photo from the evening and this is what she sent me:

6/7/2015

These girls braved the unpredictable weather to put on costumes to help promote their friend Meguire's Princess Party business at the neighbourhood festival's last day.

6/6/2015

That time Kiandra went to University orientation:

6/5/2015

I received this photo of Kezia and 2 of her soccer friends at a dance recital. I'm so thankful for the friends our kids in their lives.

6/4/2015

Kaden was performing at the Grade 8 Medieval Fest this afternoon:

6/3/2015

My friend Janice came out to cheer for Kezia's team as they had their first tournament game. Janice's attendance prompted Kiandra to also come out for the game. The game ended in a 1-0 loss for Kezia's team.

6/2/2015

After a few losses in a row, Kaden's team managed a 2-2 final score this evening.

6/1/2015

I often wonder when my kids will say to me that they want me to stop blogging about them. I know Kiandra reads my blog and once told me: "I like to read your blog...I like to know what I'm up to!" Today, I received this photo via text from Kiandra. No explanation. No comments. Just this photo:

When I texted back, she said:

The photo is the collection of pink samples that Kiandra picked up at The Home Depot. Her friend Chase is her grad date and has decided to wear pink socks to grad to match Kiandra's dress. I can't wait to see what he picks out. I'm glad Kiandra thought to share this photo with me to include as my photo of the day.