Ready for Summer

This is the kids' last week of school. We're in full swing with field days, class parties, and recitals. Saturday was one of those crazy days where we were involved with major activities from morning till night. We started off the morning at the annual Lavender Celebration at our friend's lavender farm.

In front of the picture-perfect farm house

Liza's lavender basket I helped her make

Enjoying our lavender icecream with Tiani and Sienna

Then we headed to Duke campus for Eliza's dance recital. She had a tap number and a ballet number. Both were really cute. 

Ballet - Liza is in the back row, third one in. She looked so tiny up there

The boys got bored during some of the 28 dances, but they were good sports

Showing off her flowers and trophy

We finished off the day with a fun barbecue with some of Mark's co-workers who are moving this month. This time of year is so busy with good-byes and endings. In singing time at church yesterday I had all the kids come up who would be moving in June. I got emotional as we sang a farewell song to those 12 cute kids. We're losing too many friends.    

On a happier note, Kimball had a fun wax museum at school this morning. He had to dress as Benjamin Franklin and memorize a little speech about him. Every student had a dot in front of them, and when we tapped the dots the kids came to life and told about their character. Great project for the last week of school.

Grant wanted to join in the fun. A Ninja Turtle counts as a notable American figure, doesn't it?

Kimball's class

Only a few more days until we get to start our summer and see our far-away family. With so many good-byes lately, it will be good to have some hellos!