End of School Craziness

Summer is finally here!!! Sorry it has been so long since I've blogged. The end of the year was crazy. We had 2 graduations, parties, awards programs, orchestra concert and on and on. I've included some pictures of the kids. Mark has turned into a little fish. He loves the water and the freedom of his float vest. He swims all over the pool, goes down water slides into deep water and loves to do "candyballs" off the diving board. We are lucky we have so many friends with pools because it is too hot to do anything else in the summer.

Here is a picture of Michael and grandma at his graduation party. We had a combined party with Michael and one of his friends. It was so fun having grandma here for the celebrations.

Here is Michael and Matt at Michael's graduation party. This is the best I could do for a graduation picture. Graduation was so hectic and the place was huge. By the time we finally met up with Michael he had his cap and gown off and has refused to put it on again. He is such a stubborn child. I think we are going to let him take a car out to the Y next year. He claims he needs a car so he can visit all his relatives in Idaho. One of his best friends is going to BYU-I so you may get the privilege of having him visit once in a while.

Jessica also had her 8th grade graduation this year. The night before graduation they had a semi-formal dance. Her and her friends all had their hair and makeup professionally done. I can't believe she is going to high school next year. She is really growing up to be a beautiful young woman.

Here is Anna at her school program. It is so fun to see how excited they get over performing when they are young.

Well, I hope to see everyone in a few weeks. This blog has been a lot of fun. Keep writing and sending pictures!