Van's Graduation

My little boy is growing up too fast.  Today was Van's graduation olympics from Town & Country.  It's the end of an era for us as all our kids have attended and graduated T&C.  The day was jammed packed with olympic games, songs, medals and saying goodbye to friends.  Van had a great year with Miss Christine and his Room 2 friends.  Everyday he looked forward to playing with his best friend Jess.  They have a special bond that will hopefully continue to grow.  Van loved his daily routine in Room 2, picking a job, playing mobilo's, building blocks with Adam and Mason, going on nature hikes, exploring with Jess, snack time, lunch bunch, yoga with Miss Holly and crafts and painting weekly.  I'm not sure if he's ready to move on, but Tulita Kindergarten is waiting for him.  He's smart, nice, funny and has a smile that melts my heart.  We're so proud of Van and I know he'll do great next year! 

Noah, Jack, Shannon, Katie, Van, Callum, Lila

Van and Jess

Callum, Adam, Paige, Ollie, Van, Jess, Hannah, Noah

Van and Quinn

Recital

For the last 5 months the girls have been dancing with Fusion Studios learning routines for their Jazz and Acro dances.  It was a thrill for us to sit in the audience at El Camino College and watch these beautiful girls perform.  They did a great job!  They also loved being on stage and playing dress up.  They're all going to sign up again in Fall and continue to perfect their technique.

 

 Grandparents came out in full support!

 Ended the day with a beautiful dinner at Il Fornaio.

When It Breaks...

 Glue it and make it better!  Thanks Dad!

Spring Sing

 Loved watching Jessie and the 2nd graders sing their hearts out!

 Callie, Gaby and Jess

 Gene and Jess

Dinner With DeeDee and Haley

Jeff's childhood friend DeeDee was in town with her daughter Haley visiting from Delaware.  We met up at Blue Water Grill and had a lovely evening catching up and getting to know them along with Ginny, Gene and Aunt Christy.  It was great for Jeff to reconnect and for us to listen to the old stories of them running around as kids along the beach in Delaware.

Flying With Dad

 

 Building airplanes

Aunt Christy

Ginny and Gene had us over for a delicious home cooked meal.  We had a nice visit with Aunt Christy and Sioux-z Jessup.  Although we live so far, it's great to have this time to reconnect and catch up.  So thankful to have wonderful family in our lives.