Partners in Crime

Another whirlwind week as we rocket toward summer. Lily entered her last week of school today - I am finding it impossible to believe that she has already finished kindergarten and that she is going to be in first grade soon. This child used to fit into the crook of my arm and now she rolls her eyes at me - in the sweetest possible way. Needless to say, kindergarten has been an unqualified success - she had a great teacher and worked extremely hard. Lily has gone from not knowing how to read or write to being at above a first grade reading level and writing with great clarity and purpose. She worked hard on her homework and we are confident that she will continue to be a star in first grade. Two extremely proud parents here. Now only if we could slow the clock down a little bit ...

We had our regular Tuesday visit from Grandma Gail this past week. She is always extremely helpful in picking up the kids from school and helping us out with dinner on Tuesday nights. On Thursday was Lily's class field trip to the zoo which Marcy and I both chaperoned. We escorted four kindergartners around to see the animals. Oh, and it was the hottest day of the year so far - 102 degrees and humid. The smart animals were out of sight but we did see a cheetah and some elephants and reptiles and orangutans. Jack had a pajama day on Thursday at school but he was one of the few that remembered to where his pjs so it looked more like we forgot to dress him in the morning. Oh well.

Friday night was Lily's end of the year party at her school. She had a good time and enjoyed showing off her independence - disappearing with friends and activities most of the evening. Saturday the kids visited with Hayley and Cole for the first time in a while. Sunday was another birthday party - this time for Lily - and Jack and I went to the movies - a matinee screening of Kung Fu Panda 2. Everyone seemed to have a great time with their respective activities. We finished up Sunday evening with a trip to Grandma Gail and Grandpa Tom's house because Aunt Tracy, Uncle Stan and cousin Casey were arriving in town to begin their month long East Coast swing.

That is all for now. Enjoy the pictures ...



At the zoo.


Lily with her art work at the end of the year art show.


A close up.


Jack's face paint.


Eating some lunch before the movie.


Lily, Jack and Casey playing around outside.