Little Flippers

One day after the dentist, we took a trip to Skyzone. The kids love jumping and flipping, here are a few videos of the fun they had.

New glasses

Caleb’s school had an eye screening and recommended that we follow-up with an eye doctor, and sure enough he needed glasses. As soon as he put them on, he was reading all the signs far away, and was thrilled with the clarity of his improved vision. Caleb looks so handsome with his new look!

End of year 6th grade band concert

Caleb’s band class had their spring band concert. After the winter concert, Caleb transitioned to the baby tuba. Most all the students had never played the instrument they played in band before, and it was really impressive to see how much they improved from the fall to spring concert. You can’t see Caleb behind his baby tuba, but he is in the back row, the 4th baby tuba from the left ;).

Here was the finale song, the Star Wars theme song. We are glad Caleb enjoyed band and learning a new instrument this year.

 

Springboard Diving

Caleb loves diving, and he had an opportunity this spring to take a six week springboard diving class. We have had trouble finding a place that offers lessons before high school, so we were excited to finally find a place that offers lessons to younger kids. The class has 5-6 students so they get individualized attention from the coach on technique and form. This beginners class focuses on the basics of the approach to the board, a front, and back dive. Caleb and a couple other students were also able to work on some twists and flips. Caleb learned a lot and is looking forward to progressing to the intermediate and advanced classes in the future. Here he is in action.

Bike Rider and Mother’s Day

It’s’ official, we have a house of bike riders! Eliza did not have her training wheels on for long, she was determined to learn how to ride a bike. We started her on a two wheel scooter to learn to balance, then within a couple of days, Nathan had her riding on her own. Look at her go! 

This weekend we also celebrated Mother’s Day. I am so thankful that God chose me to be a mom. Our children are special gifts, and they and Nathan were so sweet to celebrate me with breakfast, flowers, and sweet cards.

Church had a nice Mother’s Day sermon and gave us sunflower seeds and a sweet poem as a gift.

It was a great day, I am blessed indeed!

 

Strings Concert

Benjamin had his spring strings concert, and he has enjoyed learning to play the viola this year. We are grateful for the classes he got to take twice a week in school, and proud of Benjamin’s dedication to learning a new instrument. The orchestra came a long way since the beginning of the year. Enjoy the show. Benjamin is right in the middle in the white shirt and khaki pants. 

Benjamin also received his 5th grade graduation yard sign that day, and was excited to find the perfect place for it in the front yard. The year is coming to an end soon!