2014-2015: Then and Now!

This is my favorite way to celebrate the end of a school year:  then and now pictures!  The first shot of each kid is at the beginning of the school year, and the second shot is today-the last day of 5th, 3rd, 1st, and kindergarten! 

Riverview Park Reel

Crazy weather for May-nice, somewhat cool, and overcast!  Perfect day for Riverview Park-maybe a little cool for the splash pad, but that didn't seem to stop the crazier of the kids (ie, Jordan). I'll just post the reel below :)

Another Day for Recognition!

 These pics aren't great, and I completely neglected to take one of Karianna here at home, but I'll post this now.  Karianna was invited to the end-of-the-year awards assembly at Bush and was honored four times.  She received a writing award, a reading award, and was recognized for her service on student council and for participating in Battle of the Books.  She has had a fantastic year in 5th grade and already has big plans for 6th grade!  :)

A Special Recognition Night

We had a special recognition night for all of our activity day girls today. We have never done one of these before in our ward (at least, not that I am aware of), and I thought this was a great way to honor the girls and all the goals they have accomplished.

 It's hard to see, but Karianna has four little cards/baggies on this table, which represent the goals she has done in each of the four categories. She has finished all the goals in the book alongside memorizing the articles of faith; she just has the preparing for young women's section to go, which she will start as soon as she turns 11.  She earned 5 charms to go on a charm bracelet, each representing a section in the Faith in God book; she will earn 2 more once she finished the YW section, and officially graduates primary.  The bracelet is lovely!

We are so proud of Karianna and her dedication to goals and Faith in God. She really takes command over her own goal-making, and has done a lot of neat projects through this program. She is a talented young lady who is progressing beautifully in her friendships, family relationships, and personal testimony.  I can't believe she is turning 11 soon!

All the activity day girls together!