Last Day of School!

We wrapped up both Logan's and Lia's school year this week.  Logan's last day of preschool was on Tuesday, June 21st.  We finished off the year with a party in our backyard.  Although it had poured the night before, I was luckily able to still host it outside on a cloudy day.  The kids just kept their jackets on and had a grand time playing on the play set and on the sport's court and eating goodies that everyone brought.  At the end, we handed out little certificates while playing "Pomp and Circumstance."  Overall, Logan's co-op was such a better experience than Lia's.  Only one mom canceled last minute one time the entire year--and it was last week!  So Logan was able to meet twice a week with his friends all year long to learn about a letter and a number.  We saved a ton of money and had a good time.  However, I must admit that I am a little ready to be able to just drop him off next year at his new preschool and not have to worry about hosting every six weeks.

Logan and all of his preschool buddies (plus two younger siblings) holding up their certificates in our backyard.

From left to right: Vera with her two sisters, Logan, Jace, Claire, Reese, Sterling, and Liam.

Lia finished off her last day of second grade today.  Since Labor Day was so late this year, school did not start until September 8th.  As a result, her last day of school was not until June 23rd which is very late!  Although we have had some spectacular, 80 degree weather this Spring, the last two weeks of school were totally cloudy and cool which helped make it easier for the kids to go to school so late in June.  Overall, this was a fabulous school year for Lia.  She had hand's down our most favorite teacher of all three teachers at her elementary school.  Lia absolutely loved Mrs. Caufield.  She was so fun, organized, responsible, and energetic.  She made going to school and learning such a joy for Lia.  In addition, Lia had a bunch of friends in this class at the beginning of the school year and even made a few more throughout the year.  She loved heading off to school each day and also really enjoyed all of her after school activities which included piano, Girl Scouts, Activity Days, gymnastics, and three seasons of team sports:  soccer, basketball, and softball.  She was sad to see it go, but I know that we are BOTH ready for a break and for some summer fun!

Here is Lia about to head off to her last day of school with her brother and sister at her side.

The last day my baby is a second grader.  Doesn't she look so grown-up?!