Cameron's Class Program

Cameron's Program was on May 26th.

Her grade learned to play the Recorder this year.

Cameron's a great student and always does her best with every assignment.

This little group of girls is wonderful. They are all super motivated and hard working. They've been fortunate to be in the same class for the past few years and as mothers we hope to keep it that way as long as possible. They remind me of my best friends growing up. We worked really well together and always did a great job on group assignments. Good friends can really make a difference.

Cameron really liked her teacher Mrs. Mitchell.

Austin's Preschool Party

So Austin didn't have a preschool program but he did have a party to end the year, on May 25th. There were some great treats and I may have gotten an idea or two for a future birthday present for this little man.

We had a really good group of kids this year and I enjoyed having the opportunity to teach every five weeks. I have to admit, though, I'll be just as happy to have Austin go to a formal preschool next fall and have Eden in kindergarten. Just a little less to think about and a little bit more of a break.

Dallin's Class Program

It's the end of the year and it seems everyone's got a program, from preschool to elementary school. It's keeping us busy. Dallin's class program was on May 24th. I can't believe they still sing Fifty Nifty United States. I sang that in elementary school. I guess it didn't make it across the country, though, because Ryan said he'd never heard it before.

Dallin had a great year this year. He does well in all his subjects and is a good friend and helper.

His teacher Mrs. Hughes was great too.

Dallin's Track Meet

Dallin participated in the Hershey Track Meet on May 20th. Running is not one of his favorite things. He actually asked if he could stay home from school that day. I told him no. So I was really proud of him for giving it his all and doing his best despite the fact that he hated it.

Eden's Preschool Graduation

Eden had her big preschool program and graduation on May 19th. They sang a lot of songs..

even some in sign language...

and had their own parts to memorize.

My little girl is growing up. Although she is actually one of the tallest in her class, but you know what I mean. She is so excited to go to kindergarten next year, and I'm excited too.

Hopefully she'll have some familiar friends, like Maddy, in her class next year.

Miss Allison does a great job teaching preschool. Eden learned so much this year and had a lot of fun!

Spring Piano Recital

On May 17th Dallin and Cameron had their spring piano recital. I'm really impressed with how well they play. They even had their songs memorized!

I Love You the Yellowest

For Mother's Day Dallin wrote me this poem (yellow happens to be my favorite color):

I love you, Mom, the yellowest.

I love you the color of sun, as it rises cheerfully on

a summer morning. I love you the color of gold

fish as they dart around happily in a pond. I love

you the color of daffodils, in full bloom, swaying

calmly in the breeze.

I love you the color of laughter around a campfire.

I love you the color of joyful, buzzing bees in the

meadow. I love you the color of sweet, ripe

lemons on a lemon tree.

I love you the color of the wind as it blows with

you on a bike.

I love you the color of ripe, juicy apples ready to

be picked.

I love you the color of excited, springy fireflies on

a warm summer night.

I love you, Mom, the yellowest.

(Yes, it made me cry.)