I went to the 5th grade graduation. Part of it was boring, but it did get me thinking about when I will be in 5th grade! I worked really hard on my reading this year. I was disappointed when I only got my second highest score on the STAR reading test, but then I blew my score out of the water when I was able to take it on an iPad out in the hallway. My name was put in a drawing, and I was so excited when I was one of the students chosen to go on a play date with Mrs. Gross and her son Kohen! We went to McDonald's play place instead of the park because it stormed that day. It was also too cold to have our field day at school, so we did a movie afternoon instead. We watched Inside Out, and I didn't cry! I think it is because I already saw it once. We had our awards assembly, and my awards were Outstanding Academic Achievement in Reading, Outstanding Academic Achievement in Math, Math Whiz (for ST Math), and Teacher's Assistant. I was really sad that school was over for the year. Miss K came back on the last day! That was amazing!
Our first day of break was supposed to be a day of meetings for Mommy, but those were cancelled so we ended up doing errands that day. In fact, the next week was a lot of errands too! I was a pretty good sport though. We went to a middle school for a going away party for someone Mommy works with, and I was thrilled to see they had the next Baby-Sitter's Club graphic novel that I hadn't read. I actually read the whole thing during that party! I also got to go to Emily's graduation. I was pretty sad because Daddy went to her graduation but couldn't make it to my awards assembly. We talked about it, and he always has a way of making me feel better.
I had one play date at Brynn's. We haven't had too many of those lately because we have been busy with end of the year things. I was able to have two play dates and a sleep over with Ella and Gabe. I am so glad we are such good friends! Auntie Heather, Uncle Sean, Ashley, and Ian came and spent the night too one night. All of us kids got along so well this time!
Soccer finished up this month. I was able to play one game against Madelyn. That was my best game yet. I played really hard, and my whole team worked well together. We had a rainy week and had a cancelled game, so our family went out for donuts that day. My coach nominated me to play at a Soccer All Stars camp. That was a lot of fun to play with a lot of kids who loved soccer. I made good friends with a girl named Lila here. (She's also taller than me!) Coach Steve asked me to try out for the competitive team, but Mom and Dad decided to pass this year due to the time and financial commitment. I am also wanting to play volleyball and learn to play the piano. There just isn't time for everything!
I started EEE summer school. I was kind of nervous until I found out that Lila was there! We should be going to EEE together on the same day next year. So far at summer school, I had a class in art history and a class about Rome. I am really enjoying my teachers a lot. We went to a field trip to MU's Art and Archaeology Museum which was really cool. We also get to go swimming once a week.
We also have pool passes this summer, so Mommy has taken me a couple of times. When Emily was there, I stuck with them and dove for pool toys. When she wasn't there, I think Mommy and I went down the slide at least 25 times! Our family also went to a My Little Pony concert at the library. That would have been right up my alley about 4 years ago!
I'm working really hard to learn how to ride my bike without training wheels. It was my idea, and it is hard, but I'm not giving up! I am also working to stop sucking my thumb. We got this disgusting stuff to put on my thumb, but it seems to be working. At the same time, Emily is giving up her pacifier at night. I offered to sleep without brown puppy that first night. That was really hard! We are getting closer to braces. We just have to wait for insurance to kick in, so I'll be sporting them right at the start of the school year!
Girl Scout End of the Year Ceremony
Nighttime with Emily
After our 3.1 mile run
Being silly with Emily
A rare snuggle with Daddy
Last day of 2nd grade
With Emily
Me with Mr. Foster, one of Daddy's former basketball players (He called me "Little Boyer")
I'm going to miss Miss Garmon, my math teacher
And of course Mrs. Gross!
It was super hard saying good-bye to Miss K!
They made a great 2nd grade teaching team!
I'm just arranging the gift cards at Hy-Vee. Nothing to see here!
I got to play against Madelyn!
We were even the same number this year!
Just a friendly rivalry
Madelyn and me in action
Soccer All-Stars with Coach Steve
(Here I am kicking against my new friend Lila!)
Last game of the season
Team picture
And of course, the goofy one!
Emily's graduation day
Hanging out with Molly
Twist gets love too
Working hard on riding my bike with no training wheels
I got this!
Summer nights...
Not complete unless you have ice cream!
All sass lately
Playing nicely with Emily
At the My Little Pony concert (this was about 4 years too late for me!)
All ready for lessons!
Using my long legs to climb
All Star Soccer
Emily ruins this game every time!
She just won't work with me
I have my own cheering section (Learning to ride bike)
Back on the slide
