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A school year comes to an end

Paisley and her little soccer team. I really got that girl involved this spring. Between this, a pottery class, swim lessons and activity days, she never had a day off or an hour to spare. It was really good for her to take a break from her "little shows" that take up most of her after school time.
In fact, I had everyone very involved in various activities so this is what my April~May calendar looked like. A guy in the ward was sitting next to me in ward council and glanced at it and asked, "Is that your life???" Ha! Only for one month, so it was doable.
The beard came to an end...
 Much to our delight/shock/dismay? Noooooo.... it's a good thing!
Paisley in her element. Ahhhh..... this room...
I had to capture her sweet little profile. She still loves that cozy. Sweet thing.
Eli getting decorated.
Every time I sit through a pack meeting, I'm amazed at how much effort the leaders put in to every little detail. Bless them.
Pedro comes over every morning for a ride/breakfast. One morning I told Adren I could hear him ringing the doorbell downstairs, and Adren mentioned that today was his Birthday. I pulled out the birthday plates and we lit a candle and sang to him. He's a sweet kid.
Eli at one of his very first Scout camp outs. That's right, people. We have a whole year break from those Pack Meetings!
Jonny took the boys and some friends on a fun hike somewhere to a waterfall.
Now that the weather is warming up those mountains are calling him!
This boy.... his days at the Elementary are numbered and he couldn't be more thrilled.
Paisley and dear friends on the last day of Third grade.
The last day comes before we know it! It feels good to end the year knowing care-free nights and late mornings are ahead.

I had some refreshments waiting for them after school. Each kid wanted to eat the piece with their name, so we had to give Pedro the "and".
Now that school is over, the kids are enjoying their life of leisure.
 Pick-nick at the nearby duck park.
Zeke busy doing his thing.
He makes me chuckle. He goes from this, to seeing if he can fit in a box and prank his brother.
 Did he trick you???

I took the kids to the plant and water conservatory. I've been curious about that place for years. It was alright.
And finally, another day, another pick-nick at the hilly lawn of the BYU stadium after the Dino museum so Paisley could practice her back hand springs. (it's easier to do it on a hill, you know)
Summer is HERE!!!


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