Ah, the end of the school year. This is where the insanity that led to my nearly four-month blogging break began. So many activities that something had to give. We gave up a clean house, regular family meals, exercise, early bedtimes...I may have been able to squeeze a few posts in if only I'd been willing to let go a little on personal hygiene, but even I draw the line somewhere. So photo scrooges beware, this is a photo heavy catch-up post.
We managed to fit in a couple of games with our awesome neighbors—this year we tried kickball instead of softball. They could say jousting, and we'd show up, just because they're all so awesome.
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| May 14, 2012 |
I helped with a water polo team dinner, a new experience for me to try to feed that many hungry teenagers.
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| May 15, 2012 |
I attended my last (sniff) kindergarten Teddy Bear Picnic.
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| May 16, 2012 |
The first group of kids lined up to do theirs in the classroom, with the other kindergartners sitting on the rug in front of them. Near the end of the performance, one of the little girls standing began to projectile vomit. Guess where Ainsley was sitting? Yep, right in front of her. She was covered, but refused to leave before performing her part. The show must go on...
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| May 16, 2012 |
Joey's teacher (and Robbie's former—and favorite—teacher) retired, as did Joey's 1st grade teacher, also a favorite.
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| May 16, 2012 |
Robbie performed with the percussion ensemble at the Junior High, and it was awesome. I discovered that he was a soloist when I saw it listed on the program, and had to text Rob to come and bring the other kids. Teenagers! He did well, in spite of his cast.
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| May 16, 2012 |
Not really an end-of-school activity, but I had to include this photo of us cleaning the church because it's a classic. Reminds me of a church dinner we were at: Joey started freaking out because Rob got mad at him for taking multiple desserts before everyone had been served, and a nice ward member who witnessed the meltdown said, "Oh good, I thought your kids weren't normal, now I can see that they are." Yeah, that's it, normal.
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| May 19, 2012 |
Rob, planting the flowers, because that was something I was willing to let go.
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| May 19, 2012 |
Backman Family History night was extra exciting, with a solar eclipse.
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| May 20, 2012 |
Another band concert. Joey did an amazing job, especially considering how little he practiced his clarinet. :)
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| May 21, 2012 |
We are so lucky and grateful to have a great-grandma who is healthy and supportive.
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| May 21, 2012 |
The water polo awards dinner. Robbie and Jonas got a special mention as the only seventh-graders on the team.
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| May 21, 2012 |
Joey, as an Idaho Spud in the 6th grade 50 States assembly.
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| May 22, 2012 |
The junior high awards night—there are some AMAZING kids there! I'm glad that Robbie is one of them.
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| May 23, 2012 |
Joey, after a poetry reading with one of his best friends.
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| May 24, 2012 |
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| May 24, 2012 |
She adored her teacher, Miss Newman/Mrs. Gunn. :)
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| May 24, 2012 |
Rob will be shocked that I posted this photo, which is not the least-flattering photo that has ever been taken of me, but is probably the least flattering photo I've ever posted. It's because as a scout leader I had to help with the court of honor, and gave the picture-taking duty to Ellie. She didn't take one of just Joey, but I don't want to skip his big achievement—we finally made it through the 30 days of exercises, so he earned his Tenderfoot!
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| May 31, 2012 |
Drumroll here, for the much anticipated last day of school. Yay! Here's Ellie:
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| June 1, 2012 |
And Joey:
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| June 1, 2012 |
He came home with what appeared to be an arm tattoo. He explained that he didn't want to ruin his shirt by having his classmates sign it.
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| June 1, 2012 |
Robbie not only survived his first year of junior high, he loved it.
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| June 1, 2012 |
We celebrated by making homemade pizzas.
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| June 1, 2012 |
Fun, but a lot of work and a big mess to clean up. Next year I need to remember that and we can just go out for dinner...
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| June 1, 2012 |
3 comments:
Glad to see you are finally making a return to the blogging world!
yaaaay! you're back!
Yipee for catch up!! Great to see all the pictures - I'm still not there yet ;).
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