Goodbye School!

There has been so much stacked into these past last 2 weeks of school for all the kids - picnics, field trips, practices - it's hard to keep it all straight!  We thoroughly enjoyed spending our Sunday and Memorial Day together - it was a much needed break and family time in the middle of May's chaos!

Here is a behind-the-scene look at our last 2 weeks of school - I'm so grateful that I am able to be a stay-at-home mom so I can actively participate in our kids' lives on so many levels and that, even though Scott's job is highly demanding, he is able to sneak away to participate in the big stuff.

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Last Monday we enjoyed our time with Betsy and then Keeley had her first Godahl Softball practice of the season - now if the weather would cooperate so we could get on the field!

Tuesday...she didn't want me to take her picture, but this is cute Kate entertaining herself while mom mows and bags the lawn.  Yes, Mom takes care of the yard work here as Dad already works enough hours (and mom is more particular about outside than dad is!)  After this I got cleaned up and went to court - just to be a body who represents Clint.

Tuesday night was the ECFE/Wee Saints End of the Year event - there is months of planning that go into an event like this...finding a performer, place, food...only to have to adjust it all because of the weather - God Bless Minnesota!

Wednesday I chaperoned Keeley's 2nd grade field trip to the Sioux Falls Zoo - a great time with these 4 girls!  Good thing I had a backpack filled with gum, paper, colored pencils, pens, pencils, and a Find It Games tube.

Me and my "forgotten middle child," Keeley. ;)

Wednesday night was the "Fifth Grade Fiesta".

Thursday was the (rescheduled due to rain) Elementary School Picnic...

and incoming 1st grade open house.  I can't thank everyone who volunteers to help with these events enough!  Planning this picnic was extra challenging as all the volunteers were lined up for the week before and 1/2 were unavailable for the rescheduled date.  I apologize to those I call on time and again to help with events - please know you are appreciated - it takes a special person to be left in charge of 20 kids in sib care, welcome families to school, or serve 350 people food without a break!

Jacob received his long awaited Regional Science Fair Award from AgStar (still waiting on the medal and money, though...)

Friday we took a semi to the last day of Wee Saints Preschool - the kids had a blast getting to climb all over a truck and trailer and learn some interesting facts, too!

After we visited Preschool we were off to 5th grade to check out their "Decades" projects.  Jacob and Hayden had 1900-1910 - of course it was filled with information about Case, Ford, and Hershey! :)

Mrs. Carlson's Room

Mrs. Meyer's Room

Mrs. Winrich's Room - we had SUCH an educational and good time visiting with the students enjoying what they learned and their outfits!  Well done 5th grade & teachers!!!

Kate's last day of Preschool - Officially a Kindergartner!!!!

After a day catching up at home on Saturday and celebrating Scott's and my birthday with his family on Sunday, Jake had his baseball blitz in the afternoon.  

After selling coupon cards for one last hour in the rain, Jake ended up with a grand total of 88 coupon cards sold.  He was the top seller and earned some money and a new baseball glove!  Thank you to everyone that supported this fundraiser!!!

Tuesday both Jacob and Keeley had field trips to the Cities - I was a 2nd grade chaperone again.  Ellie, Keeley, Payton, and Mia in front of the Landmark Center before watching "The Tortise and the Hare" and "The Ugly Duckling" at The Ordway Theater.

As soon as we got back from our field trips we did a costume change and piled in the car and headed to Godahl for another indoor softball practice - maybe we need a bus!

Wednesday afternoon there was a Promotion Ceremony for the Northside 5th graders who will be moving to the High School next year.

Jacob receiving his certificate.

Congrats, Jake!

Some foil packet fish on the grill to celebrate!

Supper on the deck on a beautiful night!

The last day of 5th and 2nd grade...

Northsiders with perfect attendance - way to go kids and moms and dads!!!

So proud of Keeley!!!

Now to prepare for having Katelyn in kindergarten at Armstrong School, Keeley in 3rd grade at Northside, and Jacob in 6th grade at the High School...I'll worry about that later...BRING ON SUMMER!!!