June is full of events both big and little. They've really pooped Reed out.
Edison gave his first report ever - the topic was Army Ants and he worked on his poster for several weeks after a trip to the library to check out books. He met every target on the requirement list and earned smiley faces in all categories.
It has been hot and dry here in Seattle - lawns are turning brown and it feels like mid-summer. Perfect weather for the boat, though, and it is so easy to just put right in at the Civic Club for an afternoon on Lake Washington.
Charlotte and Edison swam off the boat near St. Edwards State Park.
Charlotte's breaststroke kick is really great - swim lessons are paying off!
On Saturday, I attended a retirement party for three amazing colleagues: English teachers Andy Barker and Cate Archipley and librarian, Kate Pankiewicz. As a new teacher 10 years ago, they took me in and made me feel like family. They are so much a part of our school it will be hard to imagine Shorecrest without them. The party was lovely and it was great catching up with colleagues like Maija outside of work!
Saturday night was Senior Prom at the Woodland Park Zoo. It was a fun location and the weather was amazing. Also on the plus side - the seniors behaved themselves nicely and showed up looking absolutely beautiful.
Sunday we spent the day around the house and in the back yard. Reed is big enough for Edison's old helmet. I think he likes wearing it just to be like the big kids.
Nana took Charlotte out for a special birthday shopping trip and lunch. Charlotte was a very wise shopper who contemplated all options before selecting a: stuffed pterodon, Lego dog park set, Frozen fan, and Rescue Bots Blades doll.
Edison and Zach attended Anna's birthday party at Richmond Beach park. It was hilarious how the boys stayed with boys and girls stayed with girls. But I've seen them all working together in the classroom, so I guess they must get over it when there is work to be done.
On Monday we hosted Heidi, Max and Maggie for dinner. The kids had a blast playing Hide and Seek. Edison and Charlotte both really look up to Heidi's kids, so it was cool to see them learning from Max and Maggie.
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