Camping at the Beach

We had our annual camping trip at the beach. We look forward to this trip every year. Poor Jeff couldn't come because he had to work since school just got out last week. I was worried about the weather. Beaches in northern California can be cold and foggy this early in the summer. But while everyone inland suffered 100 degree heat we had BEAUTIFUL weather at the beach!

Annalise stayed mostly in the water. I need to buy that girl a boogie board instead of her begging rides off her friends' boards. Robyn even made it into the ocean. She did get wiped out but was managed to be coaxed back in the water. She's come a long way from that toddler who wouldn't even get near the water.

iDance Recital

This past weekend Robyn had her first dance recital. After years of watching Annalise dance, she finally had her turn and even danced on Father's Day just like Lisey. Don't get me started on that as I'm frustrated with the dance studio and their recital schedule. I'm hoping that next year will be another weekend but I probably shouldn't hold my breath.

She did a great job and is ready to put ballet behind her and do hip hop next year. Actually she has the next couple years mapped out -- hip hop, then tap and then jazz. That's my girl -- the little planner!

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A Middle-Schooler, Oh No!

On the last day of school was Annalise's 6th grade promotion. Hard to believe she will be going to middle school next year. Time marches forward even if you are not ready for it.

It was a nice ceremony. Annalise was recognized with a certificate for Outstanding Academic Excellence. No perfect attendance for her. This year was the first year ever where she missed school for being sick. I tell you, the girl has freakishly good health!

First Grade Here She Comes

This week was the last day of school. It was a big deal to Robyn as the kindergarten classes had their promotion ceremony. It was nice. They worked hard and the presentation was perfect -- it was cute and more importantly -- it was short!

Metro Soccer

This year is Annalise's first time in metro soccer. I don't have any season game pictures because 1) I'm lame and 2) it's been cold & windy at the games so I've been huddling under blankets while watching the games.

Here are a few pictures of last week's scrimmage game. They actually did pretty good.

Teammates

Free as the Bird

Saturday was a low-key day for us. With the holiday weekend and the unexpected rainstorm we were sticking close to home. But by evening we were ready to get out of the house. The rain had stopped so we decided to go on a walk/bike ride on the trail behind our house. We walked and the girls rode their bikes.

At the beginning of the excursion Robyn was fine with her training wheels but by the end she was ready to get ride of them. So Jeff took them off and away she went . . .

If only everything went so easily! :)

Mother's Day

Robyn made a card at church in Primary for Mother's Day. This is her picture of me.

I love it (even though I hope I don't look this fat in real life)!