There is nothing that can be written to truly describe this last month. So many things as have been accomplished, overcome, enjoyed, and all the growth of the girls and the family is overwhelming! There were big, huge, things as we are set now to leave for Ohio on our first summer excursion.
So, Open house was awful at school because our kids are terrible students.. ok, not at all. It was wonderful to walk the path that they do each day and listen to them talk about when they pass each other and say hello.
Then there was this incredible Disney Workshop that Mom wasn't even going to go on. But, man it was cool. The 8th grade band, and chorus got to be instructed by the Disney musical directors in the secret recording studio. At the end, their music got to be played along side a dramatic scene of the Lion King Movie! Then they spent the rest of the day hanging out together at Disneyland! Was fun and interesting for mom to be there by herself, but she did seem to manage to go on more rides that day than any of the kids.
We got to watch Kaylee Shine as she tried out for and got a solo part in her chorus concert! Then 8th grade lunch on the lawn. Mommy and Daddy brought Cienna lunch and saw her for a minute or two, as after ate and said thanks for lunch she enjoyed the free time with her friends.
We had another memorable camping weekend in Vail Lake. Live music, amazing friends, dogs, pickle ball, bike rides, food, games, good times for sure! Then we divided and concurred, Daddy represented in Chico to watch two amazing people, Alex and Shannon (Kyle) get married and the girls had fun in San Diego with the girl Vigliotti's while doing a little gymnastics on the side. The all did great even with some struggles that would soon be overcome!
Next up was the Science Center for Kaylee followed by an 8th grade award ceremony. It was invite only, and Cienna didn't only get invited, but got the top award of Principle Honors for her amazingness through all of these super abnormal years of middle school (crying) with all A's, and E's. Yep, we can't express how proud we are of these kids.
They both also got to finally experience a Middle School Carnival. Mommy helped set-up and make Super Nachos in the music booth. It began right after lunch and then the families got to join for about an hour after school. They both had a great time at all the booths and in the bounce obstacle courses etc.
Then after doing our best to get all of Kaylee's buddies available to celebrate her turning 12, we got almost everyone to come and join an Escape Room party. They had pizza and cake ahead of time on a private balcony and then all barely escaped the Arc of the Covenant! Kaylee actually had to do the worm to earn them a few extra minutes. Kaylee and all her buddies truly had a great time! Mommy and Daddy were a little jealous that they still haven't gotten to have the experience, but it was worth it to hear the stories that came out of the room.
The last three days of school were next. Mommy and Daddy joined Kaylee for 6th grade awards and lunch on the lawn. Another 4.0 student for her second semester of middle school. Next was Cienna's 8th grade promotion. They had it on the Millikan field and all her friends took pictures and then celebrated with dinner at a Hibachi Grill thanks to the Luzzi's! And we have a soon to be High Schooler. Kaylee's birthday landed on the last day of school. We showered her with balloon decorations and enjoyed the morning together. Mommy picked them up with flowers and Jamba Juice. Cienna and her friends took a little longer getting out of school wanted to make their Middle school time last even though they are all ready and excited for High School. Daddy brought some treats for after gymnastics and they all sang to her.
The girls had a relaxing next day hanging some with the Marshalls before Adi and Nicki came over for a 3 Musketeer birthday sleepover. We did a fun breakfast at The Pot Holder including the MAC Daddy pancake. Biggest pancake ever. Needless to say it did not get finished that day. We said goodbye and headed to the last home workout before Nationals. They had a great Good Luck Party after workout and we finally got to realize that we were leaving the next day for Ohio!
We managed to get all packed and ready to head out early the next morning. So, yes busy. But we are lucky to have such opportunities to enjoy together and to be able to celebrate all the accomplishments!
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