First/Last day of First Grade

 Hard to believe another school year has gone by!

It's even more hard to believe AJ will be in second grade next year.

We are ready for summer break in the Scherden home. Nothing like sleeping in, not having to make lunches first thing in the morning, doing homework, and rushing out the door to school.

The kids are so excited for all the exciting visitors and travels we have planned this summer.

June Bug Out at RES

It is that time of year again and the kids have been so excited for June Bug Out. 

The school puts on a highly organized outdoor party for the kids with 23 different stations that they stay at for 15 minutes each. They play games, meet with the firemen and talk about fire safety and dance to name a few.

Before the games began me and Grace hung out in Jackson's class while they did their morning work.

Here they are talking about how temperatures effect different types of compost.

 Here is their chart:

 Part of their morning work in the classroom. 

(I had Jackson translate it for me.)

 Lining up to go to the games!

 Jump rope!

 Beating up the bad guy

 Chalk time!

 Dance party!

 During this part the kids made a big circle and Jackson went in the middle. He danced and everyone had to copy his dance. He was so funny!!

 Leaving with souvenirs from the day. 

It was a beautiful, fun day for everyone!

Last Baseball Game

Jackson's last game was on Friday. He enjoyed this coach pitch season so much! This boy is a little slugger and lately has not been able to get enough of baseball. He is usually outside with a glove and ball in hand.

Here are some shots of the game. 

Lon came to see his last game. Grace was so excited!

Born in the U.S.A.

Grace had her dance recital today after many months of dance class with Mrs. Kate.

The theme for the show was "Celebrate America" and Grace's class danced to the song 'Born in the U.S.A.'

She was so excited and had been talking about it all week. Last night during her prayers she asked for God to help her do good on stage.

Once I figure out how to get the video to download, I'll be sure to post it.

She did so well and was not intimidated by the hundreds of people in the audience.

She kept on saying after, "I did so amazing up on stage!"

Yes, Grace you did...we are so very proud of you!

Sensapolis

For Memorial Day weekend we took a mini-vacation to Sensapolis in Stuttgart. This place is a big indoor playground and science center full of all kinds of things to keep the kids occupied for hours on end. It rained ALL day, so we were good with the decision to drive up there.

We went with some friends who recommended it in the past. The kids had so much fun playing together in this 10,000 square foot playground.

This is just one end of it. On this end is a climbing wall, ropes course, water play, ball area, and 3 crazy slides.

We could not get the kids out of this area. Jason and Matt even braved it!

 This is the best I could get of the kids during our lunch break. They were overstimulated to say the least.

 Inside this space ship were guns, mazes and rides to shoot the aliens. At the very top is a slide that literally drops STRAIGHT down where we were airborne for a little of it. (You can see the end of the slides at the bottom of the ship.)

I can't begin to tell you the feelings I had going down. It was unlike any slide I have ever been on!!

 This is in the science center. I wish I would of taken a picture of what it looks like from the side. This optical illusion had us laughing. 

 Jackson maneuvering around in a wheel chair.

 Water area

 Crazy ball pit with guns to shoot people.

 Jackson loved this one. He had fun climbing to the top and ringing the bell.

Fun day at this place! The kids were exhausted and are already asking to go back.

Goodbye Preschool!

Wow!

Its amazing to think we no longer have a preschooler in the house!

She had a such a great year with Mrs. Shelley. We are so thankful for the year that she had in her class and the wonderful friends she made.  Shelley was perfect for Grace in so many ways. Grace learned so much from bible verses to starting to read in this past year.  I am really going to miss have "my little sidekick" down the hall from me, but I know that she is going to have so much fun at kindergarten. She can't wait for next year at RES!

On the last week of school the classes all performed for the parents. Here is one of the songs Grace's class sang:

(If you get my blog through email updates you will have to go directly to the website to view the video)

 Grace with her graduation hat and diploma.

It was a special day for her!

Watch out, kindergarten...Grace is ready!