End of the Year

Sydney had a great year in K4. She was a Palmquist Puppy and loved her sweet teacher. She has grown and learned so much this year. It is hard to believe she will be in kindergarten next year. When I reflect on my time with this little girl, I get a little teary-eyed. She has the kindest heart and such a gentle spirit, yet she is strong and driven. She has never met an acitivity she didn't want to try. Next year she wants to do ballet, violin, soccer, swimteam and I am sure something else. I guess we need to make sure she fits in school! Bart and I look forward to watching her grow into a little lady. We are just trying to soak it all up.

Memorial Day

Our area has a tremendous amount of activities for families. We took the kids to Freedom Weekend Aloft on Memorial Day. Every year they have hot air balloons, carnival rides and live entertainment at the amphitheater. Unfortunately, the rain kept the hot air balloons grounded on Monday, but they had one tethered to the ground for people to take a quick ride. We had a great time, but ended up soaked. Two years ago a balloon flew right over our street. Maybe we can see more balloons next year.

Picking Strawberries with the Ways

We went to the strawberry patch with the Ways. Our kids are the same age and have so much fun together. It has been so special and fun for us moms to watch their little friendships grow. Kristy and I have a great time together and it is nice when you can bring the kids along with you.


The harvest.

Ms. Kristy showing the kids how it is done. Our first year picking strawberries, Kathleen was obsessed with the Wiggles and I have some great pictures of her with a Wiggles DVD in the strawberry patch.

Mac just adores his sister and loves to watch her do just about anything.

I think Parker and Mac look like farmers in this picture. I can just hear them asking each other about their crops. In reality, they are probably talking about Lightning McQueen.

Mac had a lot of fun picking the strawberries. Ms. Kristy brought water to wash the strawberries before we ate them, but Mac preferred to just pop them in his mouth, stem and all.