LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!

Today was the last day of school. We are so excited for summer. Now that Benson is here, we can't wait to hang out together without a routine or schedule. Just snuggles, movies and play time all summer long. Well, probably not, but for at least a solid two weeks I plan on just hanging out and snuggling my kiddos. 

We took our "end of school" pics and I can't get over how much Tanner has changed. I feel like this face shape has changed and those missing teeth make him look so different. 

Here is a side by side of his first and last day of school. 

First grade has been great. Tanner has gained confidence as a reader. He discovered he really loves math and science. We developed a love of history. He's a very inquisitive little boy who is positive and energetic. We sure love this big boy!

As for Bailey, she has LOVED kindergarten. She learned to read and devours every book she picks up. She loves the social aspect of school and loves making new friends. She isn't a huge fan of math but loves science. We are so proud of how much she's grown up this year!

Here is her side by side. She mostly looks the same to me but she is taller. 

When the kids got home today from their last day of school, we had a little party.

It was a fruity-welcome to summer party and the kids loved it. 

We had watermelon and  pina coladas

We also ate fruit skewers

And these cute pineapple cupcakes 

I also had a little bucket of fun summer stuff for each kid. They each got sunglasses, a water gun, water balloons, flip flops and sunscreen. Then I also put a new book in each of their buckets. I'm really going to try to encourage reading this summer. 

The kids loved the party and they loved that Mimi, Aunt Sarah and Nanny were here to celebrate with us. 

Even baby Benson joined the party briefly. 

Look at these happy faces- doesn't get much better than that!

Thanks to Mimi, Nanny and Aunt Sarah- I was able to put together this little party to celebrate the end of school. I needed the help to make it happen and I'm so grateful to have so much family here to help us. The kids are loving all the grandma snuggles and it's so amazing to have Sarah living just 40 minutes away. We love it. 

So WELCOME SUMMER!!! These kids and Mom are happy to see you!