Oh, yeah - that fish ....

I forgot to mention, the fish got scooped by the cat, and had to be flushed :(

Last days of spring

And now it's June 19, and I haven't written anything all this time. Oh well - now I'm doing it! We've had a super busy few months. Now school is almost over (a half day tomorrow and that's it! The kids emptied their backpacks all over the kitchen, adding to the general chaos that seems to reign nowadays.... "Mom, you have to read my journal", "Mom, I'm keeping this notebook because there are a few empty pages for me to write stories during the summer" (want to bet those pages won't get filled?), "Mom, my teacher gave me these extra math books so I can do them over the summer if there's a rainy day" (fat chance - I should write that down now and make her sign it).

Some of the things that have kept me busy this spring (if I can remember!) - Campfire! fundraiser, working on a Road2Hope partnership for Worldwide Christian Schools, Streetlight LifeSkills Club, getting ready for Vacation Bible School, staying updated with people through FaceBook (what a time sucker that is for me - aagh), Jacoba's birthday and birthday tea party, Jacoba fundraised and got her hair cut for cancer,

homework with the kids ..... oh, yeah, some sewing, quilting, gardening, baking, cooking .... not enough housecleaning but I really can't bring myself to care too much - it's not like my mom is coming to visit anytime soon :)

And so life goes on .... Simon just finished kindergarten, Jonah is almost done grade 3, Jacoba's almost done grade 4 .... It will be nice to have the summer to spend with them before they get too old so quickly! Jacoba told Allie only half a day and then they'd be home every day, and Allie's eyes sparkled with joy - it will be fun!

Sleeping in, staying up late, trips to the beach, library, bike rides, swimming lessons, Campfire!, camping, campfires in our back yard. We pray that God will give us and everyone safe and happy holidays! He is good - spend time enjoying his creation and his blessings!

(We found a turtle by our creek - covered in mud! And ofcourse, Allie finds lots of toads!)