Last Day of School and Start of Summer

School got out on a Friday afternoon and we left for vacation at 5am Saturday morning. So, I never wrote about the last week of school. For Jack and Anna, it was very uneventful. In fact, on Wednesday, we told them they didn't even have to go anymore. Wednesday was graduation and the school basically told kids to stay home--one of their robocalls reported that many teachers would be at graduation and there weren't enough subs so students should bring a book and be prepared to sit in the cafeteria. Another day, a teacher in the hallway was asking all the students why they were there. Jack still went 4/5 days that week, and I think Anna did 3/5. Jack said it was pretty fun to just go and watch movies and hang out with his friends. They both finished the year strong. Jack had straight As the entire year and Anna had 6 As and 1 B. We were very impressed!

For Kara, it was the end of middle school, so her week was more eventful. They had some fun events and it was sad for her to say goodbye to her friends and teachers. Her history teacher is her favorite teacher of all time and Kara did not want to leave her. On Wednesday, they had an awards ceremony and Kara was recognized for getting straight As all year. On the last day, they had 8th Grade Day, where they have bounce houses, game rooms, movie rooms, food, etc. 

The change from the first to last day of middle school. Crazy!

Luke enjoyed special events all week (show and tell, electronics day, pajama day, etc.). And, he also had straight As all year. 

Our first week of vacation (post trip) has been good. Luke didn't have any camps this week, but he did a good job entertaining himself while Thomas and I worked. Kara was the busiest, she saw the Little Mermaid with friends, went to Disney with friends, went to a birthday party with different friends, and went to Universal (half with us, half with friends). She is definitely the most social of all of us! Jack started an online guitar class. Anna had ice-skating and is prepping for her first competition next month. Both Jack and Luke are playing basketball at the Y. Luke is also practicing baseball with Thomas. He doesn't have team practices over the summer, but he wants to get stronger and better.

On Friday, Thomas and I checked out of work early and we took everyone, except Jack, to Fun Spot. We had one ticket that was expiring that day. We spent a few hours there and then went to Universal. It had been a while since our last visit and we had a great time.

Taken at the Tribute Store photo op. 

Final pictures. Luke was inspired by our trip to Yorktown and recreated the battle field. He has Redoubts 9 & 10 and used different color bears for the Continental Army, French, Virginia Militia, and the British. He also built the Moore House out of Lincoln Logs.