Sarah Starts Summer Schoool

Upon our return from Mississippi, Miss Sarah started the Pre-K Summer School at Republic EC. We were able to get her into the afternoon session (11:45am-3:00pm). Her teacher is Miss Laurie. This program is just for the month of June. As we knew she would, Sarah is really enjoying school. Although she wishes she were in the morning session because she is ready to go as soon as she gets out of bed in the morning. And yes, she is the tallest child in her class...but it doesn't seem to bother her.

Driving Miss Daisey

Picture: Laura, Susan, Val & Anna

Picture: Jack, Tannor, Sarah, Logan, Will & Abbey Kate (2nd Cousins)

Picture: Ride on an antique carousel

Picture: Susan, Aunt Mary, David & Laura

Picture: Nora, Mary & John

On Saturday, May 31, myself, the kids and my mom embarked on a road trip to Meridian, Mississippi where her sister Mary lives. After 12 hours of driving (YIKES) we finally arrived. Even though it was a long trip, the kids had fun driving through several new states (Arkansas, Louisianna, and Mississippi).

Mom's brother came from Shreveport, LA to join our little family reunion, as well as, three of my cousins and their families. We stayed 3 days and had fun catching up. We are already planning on where to meet next year.

Todd had to work so he wasn't able to join us. He enjoyed some of the quiet time but he was also glad to see us when we got home.

Royal Rangers Council of Achievement

Jack finished his First Grade Royal Rangers year. He completed all of his work and received his yearly badge...The Wolverine. Here is Jack with Commander Del who, along with his wife Shannon, were the First Grade Ranger Commanders. Jack worked really hard on his advancements this year, which included memorizing the 23rd Psalm. We are very proud of his accomplishments.

Sarah's First T-Ball Game

Sarah has joined her first t-ball team this summer. The Lady Dragons had their first game a few weeks ago. Our "little lefty" has a pretty good swing. Armed with her pink/blue glove, the coach had her play first base. She is the only lefty on the team. She was pretty tired by the time the game was over.

Sarah Graduates from JRA Pre-School Department

On Wednesday, May 28, 2008 Sarah participated in the James River Assembly Pre-School Department Graduation. She and her classmates sang a song and recited some memory work then they received a little diploma and graduation bear. The church had a cake reception afterwards. I've worked in Sarah's class and with many of the classes in the Pre-School department so I've gotten to know many of the kids. It was bittersweet seeing them graduate. But for Sarah it meant that she was that much closer to starting Kindergarten.

On promotion Sunday, Jack moved into the 2nd grade class in the Factory and Sarah moved into the kindergarten class in the Factory (our K-3 department). On Wednesday nights, Jack is now in 2nd grade Rangers and Sarah has now started Missionettes, where she is a Daisey.