A week (or two) in Pictures

Jack and Anna had their final violin concert. The concert was good enough, but overall I was disappointed that Jack and Anna showed very little initiative when it came to practicing at home.

We went to the park a couple of times to practice baseball. Luke insists on being in the thick of things. Jack is wrapping up his first season of kid-pitch. He's made good progress and we are glad he enjoys it so much.

Girls aren't the only ones who can have cute matching clothes.

Kara had her final soccer game Saturday. She spent 3/4 quarters as goalie. She does a good job and enjoys soccer, but thinks she might want to try something different in the fall.

We had an eventful Memorial Day weekend. We (of course) checked out a battlefield--Chancellorsville. And, also managed to go to a baseball game. We went to see the Nationals "A" league team. We had lots of fun, watched the entire game and even stayed for fireworks.

The kids had field day, fortunately, scheduled on the only non-rainy day that week. The ground was muddy, but they had so much fun!

Luke doesn't mind the rain, he likes his "brella" and rain boots.

This picture makes me laugh. The girls were playing Guardians of the Galaxy (which they haven't seen). Kara was Rocket the raccoon and Anna was Groot.

Kara being awarded her medal and joining the "100 Book Club" at Hollywood. It wasn't just any 100 books, she had to read chapter books and lots of nonfiction and other special requirements. 

Anna officially enrolling in the STEM academy. I'm not thrilled to be having my kids at two different schools next year, but I am hopeful she will enjoy the curriculum and extra opportunities.

Anna getting her face painted during the third grade picnic. We had a great time!