Caroline's Last Day of School

Caroline's last day of school was postponed by a week due to snow days, but she was a trooper and had a fun week anyways :) She was so excited to become a third grader, but a little sad to be leaving second grade behind. Second grade was an amazing year for her. She really blossomed. She had a few challenges, namely her broken elbow, but she didn't let that get in her way. She became more confident and poised. Her love of reading was nurtured by an amazing teacher and she was soon reading Harry Potter books. Her math skills excelled to the point of needing extra work given to her by the 4th grade gifted and talented teacher. She had an amazing year with her Brownie troop and personally did a lot of work for the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital. She already has big plans for next year, but for now we're going to relax and enjoy summer a bit :)

Some of the 2nd graders met up for a walk to school on the last day

Off the bus and ready to hear who her 3rd teacher will be, 

Mr.Nye! She was excited about both of them, but loved the idea of having a 

coll male teacher who hopped up on desks and was super silly

 George and I got to quick work to greet Caroline

off the bus with some summer messages!

 Caroline's dessert of choice to kick off summer 

was a "drumstick" from the store :)

George's Last Day of Pre-School / Cocoons

George's last day was definitely bittersweet. We were ready to start summer, but not ready to say, "good bye." George had an amazing two years at Cocoons and we (mostly me) are so sad to see it end. They nurtured him and helped him grow into an even more amazing George. Now, he's a big kid gearing up for a move to Kennebunk Elementary School in the newly formed pre-K program! He is super excited, but there were lots of emotions on his last day.

If you notice there is a sign to the left of the picture. 

Yes, they had a Big Daddy's walk up window for their last day of school

Lucky kids have an inside source, Miss Kaitlyn's parents own Big Daddy's!

Big Huggies for Ms Sarah

Mommy's last day view for a bit :P

Field day fun!

Miss Sandy got pied again

Seeing the ducks they hatched who were then sent off to learn to grow up wild,

they were later released behind Cocoons to live a fabulous Mallard life

Saying bye to friends (Lily)

Miss Kaitlyn

Super big Huggies for Miss Lindsey

More hugs for Miss Sarah

and this is where I started crying! 

Last day dessert!

He has been eyeing this cake at Hannaford for weeks, so 

we found a reason to get it :)

First Half of June

We are cruising towards the end of a fabulous school year like a runaway train. Lots of endings and beginnings all wrapped up in fun!

This year's school wide reading contest ended with 5 students from each grade

being selected to go to a SeaDogs game with their librarian during the school day. 

This is a competition Caroline can get excited about :)

She was SO nervous about winning, but we knew all along she had a great chance

and then I knew a few days in advance which helped my anxiety that morning :) 

Swimming lessons finished for the summer and the kids really improved 

Now, on to some summer time pool fun of our own

George was asleep in the car when we picked up our newest addition

and remained asleep  :)

This is Munchkin, Hot Fudge, Fudge, Brownie..... Brownie, yes that's it!

3 weeks when we got him. Butterscotch needs company

Stealing Butterscotch's hay :P

George at school on a hike

Caroline biking the Eastern Trail with Alan

Everyday George sings and waters his plant he made at school :)

Making some ice cream! 

 

Caroline and her troop said the pledge and the school song

at morning meeting and then received their Pint Sized Hero medals

from the American Red Cross! 

Last week of school is always fun!

George and his classmates go to the beach! 

Eating ice cream in our Disney Dole Whip bowls

A rare bedtime story with both

Celebrating a friend's (Kiwi) bday

George's cards to his teachers, so cute!

His spring school picture last year and this year

What a transformation! 

George had his ice cream social for preK

and received this adorable t-shirt!  

He wouldn't put it on there though b/c he needed everyone 

to see his Stitch t-shirt :P

friends

Sprinkler day at school, second to last day of school

Finish off the school year with a dentist appointment :P

Caroline is off to the side being too cool for pictures