Last Days of School

The last days of school are always so much fun.

This is Jenna's castle book that was hung up at the mall. I don't know why the picture is turned sideways. Nor do I know how to fix it. Good job Jenna!
This is from Jenna's poetry reading day. The class wrote several poems and then picked two to read to the class and parents. You are a great writer, Jenna.
Jenna's class won the second grade tug of war contest. This picture was hung up in the hallway.
Natalie's teacher designed this tee shirt. The teacher help the class paint it. Very creative. On field day, the first graders stayed in doors because it was raining. There was no lack of smiles though. The games were fun.
The second graders had their picnic outside.
The girls in the morning before the bus arrived. Woo hoo!

Dance Recital

This year the girls took ballet and tap together. They had a ball. As you can see they love to pose in their recial costumes.

Sharp's Farm

I had the opportunity on going to Sharp's Farm with Natalie's class. It was a perfect weather day. I think everyone had a great time.


The student's were able to pick a plant to bring home. Natalie chose a tomato plant. Hmmm....I wonder if I'll kill it???

The First Day of School

The girls were VERY excited to start school. Thankfully I didn't cry this year!!

My Mom made their dresses.




Mema and Poppy came to see them off too. Grandma was also there, but somehow I missed taking her picture with them with my camera.

Notice that Catherine has her backpack on too. She's very excited to start preschool soon.


Dennis follows the bus to school so he can get some shots of them getting off the bus.

Happy 6th Birthday!

End of the Year Picnic and Author's Tea

My Mom, Catherine and I went to Natalie's end of the year picnic and author's tea. Everyone had a good time.


Natalie's teacher really likes Catherine too.

Catherine wanted to sit with Natalie while she read her stories.



Catherine is ready for school. Notice her in the back next to Natalie, with her hand up. She couldn't understand why she wasn't being called on. It took a long time to get her to agree to leave the classroom without making a scene.

Port Discovery

I had the opportunity to go with Natalie on one of her Field Trips to Port Discovery. It was fun day! There is lots to do there and it's easy to lose little ones. Thankfully I was only responsible for three kids and they were great about staying together.

Karate- New Belts

Watch out, Jenna and Natalie passed their most recent belt test. They now have yellow belts with an orange stripe. They were so happy. Just a couple of months ago they were ready to quit. But we changed classes and now they are in with children their age and seem to like it alot.

Yellow Belts

Kung Fu Sisters!
Jenna and Natalie each passed the test and were awarded Yellow Belts.
They were very proud of themselves, and mom and dad were too!




When you're in trouble, and have no where else to turn for help.
It's the dynamic duo to the rescue!




Equal parts tough and cute!

Halloween Parade

The girls were so excited about their school halloween parade. It was a nice day to be outside. In these pictures Jenna and Natalie see Grandma, Mema, cousin Nora, Uncle Jim and me. They were surprised to see us all there.