We had a virtual open house with Kaylee's teacher which turned out to be just a fun chat session with Mrs. Cyrs, who is super awesome, since we were one of the only ones to join. Kaylee showed us all her work online when they got home from gymnastics. Cienna also had a virtual one as well that Daddy recorded so we could all watch later since we were at gymnastics for that one too. We took advantage of the school fundraisers going to Handel's after gym and Flippin' Pizza for lunch. Cienna has made a great commitment to be a WEB leader as a soon to be 8th grader and help out all the incoming 6th graders (such as her sister). As things are starting to open up, we did take a trip to the local bowling alley. We were all a little rusty : ) Not that we were all that great to begin with. There was a little surprising excitement in front of our house with a random car and a lot of emergency vehicles and then police involvement. It was interesting, but nobody was hurt.
All 5th grade families did such a great job communicating and planning for such a great end to the 5th graders end of the year activities and send off to middle school. We managed to get T-shirts for all the kids, they all made amazing designs to be turned into tiles and displayed at Carver for the long haul, we got lawn signs made, and more.
We said goodbye to Betsy at gymnastics as she finished her senior year, but is coming back as a coach. She will always be known as a great influence to all the team gymnasts. Kaylee lost her tooth that night as well. With a couple more closely on the way.
Then we had a great Memorial Day weekend. We went hiking with the Bakx and a couple of Netters and extra friends at Peter's Canyon, before enjoying lunch in Old Town Orange at 1886 Brewery. Then we finally got to have an outdoor BBQ with more great friends in our backyard. Yes, the kids got to go on the roof and have fun playing, as well as the adults. We then had a delicious breakfast and walk around with Vera and her friends at Balboa Island. It was great to catch up as always and am happy she was able to make the time for us! Afterward we went to the Ferrarios for a BBQ and games in the backyard.
We had more fun at the park with the Marshalls and then a drive by celebration for Devynn's 6th grade graduation while Daddy headed to the Bakx to brew some beer for Sierra and Robbie's big wedding day next month!
We all improved our art skills with planning some games for Kaylee's birthday party, a 5th grade sign for Kaylee, and a creative sign to show for Megan's upcoming 40th birthday party.
We were all very excited to head North to celebrate Megan's birthday and support her in accomplishing a goal that she has worked extremely hard for. She is an inspiration. She ran 26.2 miles, yes a marathon, that she planned with her friends and family. Each mile with a different person. I ran mile 4, Mark ran mile 5, and the girls ran mile 6. We really enjoyed being at the beautiful park that they planned for her mile loop and meeting all her great friends.
Mommy and the girls left a little halfway through to take June to her Allstar Softball game. The girl is a standout on the field. June hit a couple doubles and mad some outstanding plays on the field. Megan, RJ, and Daddy joined us at the end of the game to celebrate June's season. We all got to chill and watch Cruella that night together before the big birthday bash cul-de-sac party the next day. Megan deserved this party with tons of friends and fun. There was a two story water slide that both she and Grammy did more than once, a delicious taco truck, and Kona ice. The weather was great and the fun among all was even better. Another big hit of the party was Daddy's 805 clone that he made to share for the party! We did had have to leave right after the party to get back for a big week ahead for work, last days of school, and and 11th birthday for Kaylee.
The last week of school, Kaylee got to have all her online friends join them on campus. They made DIY ovens to make smores and enjoy each others company. The next day happened to be a bigger deal with it being Kaylee's birthday and them getting to do an in person 5th grade graduation! Mommy and Daddy got to watch as she and her classmates shared a big accomplishment that they learned this previous year, and then Mommy and Kaylee got to spend the rest of the day together. We got our nails done and then we all got BJ's for dinner. She brought cookies to gym for everyone, Mommy and Daddy got her a delicious Baskin Robbins ice cream cake and after gym we got to facetime the Natals, and then Grammy as Kaylee opened her gift.
That day was practically Cienna's last day of 7th grade. They got to also bring all online students to join an outdoor field day. Cienna and her friends came up with a plan on their own to give all 7th grade teachers an award that was voted on by all 7th graders. They approached their teacher and then the principal with their idea and had it approved. They made a google form to be filled out by each 7th grader and processed the results. They made printed out awards and were allowed to go to each teacher and present. She had a great day giving awards to the teachers with her friends and even were joined by more 7th graders to help present.
Then we had the last day of school. Parents got to continue the 5th grade tradition of chalking the sidewalk all the way from Carver to Wardlow Park for an after school celebration full of fun, pizza, and hard work from all the parents to make it wonderful. Cienna had an asynchronous day which meant she could pretty much join in the Carver park party as well!
In preparation for Kaylee's upcoming party, Cienna and her good friend Addie prepared to make 4 dozen cupcakes. 2 dozen PB cup, 1 dozen vanilla, and 1 dozen chocolate. There happen to be an extra dozen vanilla, but can there really be enough cupcakes. They are planning on frosting them Sat. morning before the party.
We're certainly lucky to have so many fortunate opportunities, family and friends in our life!!!
