Per Jimmy's request, I made another hand-drawn picture for him to watercolor for the wall in his room. This time, it was a butterfly -- perfect for the Spring weather that we are experiencing.
The girls had their annual dance recital and both performed in the Tap Production. We are SO proud of them!
This was likely Samantha's last dance recital because she has found other interests in high school to devote her time to. While I am a little sad that she has chosen to give it up, I know that it is her choice and I am so excited to see her spread her wings. Sophia, on the other hand, will continue with dance as she has an even bigger passion for it.
At the end of the semester, I put together little bags for all of my students prior to their final exam to remind them that they are one "smart cookie." They were definitely appreciated!
Look who is missing both of his front teeth!
Jack had a 4th Grade Spring Music Concert at school and was excited to show off all of his recorder skills. Those pieces of yarn tied at the end? He has received a "ribbon" for each song that he has mastered, and there are very few students (himself included) that have mastered all of the 4th grade songs and even the 5th grade songs!
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Mother's Day gifts wrapped and ready for Grammy! I stumbled upon his cute cherry wrapping paper on sale and have been waiting to use it!
I LOVE these papers that come home from school!
My favorite parts of this one from Jimmy:
1. How he spelled my name
2. How young he thinks I am
3. That he knows that I always tell him that I love him
4. That he isn't sure which one of my many jobs to list, ha!
We chose a bright and sunny day to sit out on the deck and paint camo paper for Jack's birthday gifts.
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I found this random picture on my camera roll and opted to add it here so that I never forget how much Sophia loves her Converse shoes. They made a major comeback this year ...
Another thing that has been a big hit in our house lately is legos. This is not something that my kids really "got into" as they were younger, but these kits were on clearance in one of the stores that we stopped in this week, and they have LOVED working on them together.
Another quiet project has been puzzles. We normally set these up at a card table, but Jimmy found a smaller one in the closet and set to work with it right on the floor.
Jack came home from school with this framed beauty. When Sophia was in 4th grade, she had the same teacher that Jack does now and the teacher did this same project. At the beginning of the school year, the kids took turns telling the teacher what they wanted to be when they grew up and Jack chose an "electrician," like his dad. Sophia's says "Future Chef" and I still have it on display in my kitchen.
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