What would you do on the first day of summer vacation?

Make snowflakes, of course!

Amanda's Report Card

Amanda's report card. She is such a teacher's pet. We are very proud of her!

Emily's report card

I'm not sure how legible this is but it's Emily's final kindergarten report card. She did very well - just has to work on keeping her focus and being a bit more independent. We're very proud of her!

First Day of Summer Vacation

Emily and Amanda are keeping a journal over the summer to practice their writing. Here are their first journal entries for yesterday.


This is Amanda's. It says "My little sister is annoying." The bottom picture is Rebecca grabbing away Amanda's pirate ship - note that Rebecca is a smiley face but Amanda is frowning. The upper picture is me putting Rebecca in a time out upstairs in her room. Rebecca and I are frowning there.

Emily had a more positive spin on the day. Her journal says "2007. My friend Madeline came to play." I think this is a picture of Madeline. Madeline is VERY tall.

The Last Day of KIndergarten (sob!)

Yesterday was Emily and Amanda's last day of kindergarten and last day at Johnson school. They were ok about it but I was a bit sad. It's hard to believe but they are now first graders. We go on Friday to Stow for "Move Up Day" there where they will find out their new teachers and meet the kids in their classes.

Bridging from Daisies to Brownies

Emily and Amanda have now bridged from Daisies to Brownies. We will be joining a Brownie troop in Stow (conveniently meeting right next door to our house) in the fall. Rebecca has bridged too (sort of). Because I will be continuing as co-leader of the new Brownie troop, Rebecca will be able to continue to attend the meetings as an honorary Brownie.

Playground at Tougas Farm

Jay's photos - not mine. He's pretty good, huh?