School's OUT!

The kids are shouting "hooray!" today as it was the last day of school. They each had a good year, Kate and Brynn maybe more than Ry, but they were ready for school to end. They each had an activity after school. Ryan's friend Quentin had him over for an end of the year party. They had a jumpy castle and giant water slide rented and they got to swim in their pool and soak in the hot tub. He had a great time. Kate went to a bday party after school for her friend, Riley. They had fun and she brought home a new kite and candy as party favors. These days, party favors can set you back a fortune! Brynn's activity wasn't so fun since hers was an orthodontic appointment. The orhodontist said he is going to keep an eye on her teeth over the next year and we will go from there. I am glad he didn't recoil in horror when he looked at her teeth. I didn't want to make a plan for braces just yet. She is going to have her friend over for a sleepover tonight so she will also get to do something fun. We have been running all day and I am getting tired but it isn't over yet. Mark's good friend Ken is on his way here for a visit, on his motorcycle! He is a great guy. The kids call him "Uncle Ken" even though he isn't technically their uncle but Mark considers him the brother he doesn't have. We wanted to go camping this weekend but it just isn't/warm enough yet to tent with a toddler. Ken is also our all around computer guru so I know I will practically have a new machine when he leaves! YES!

PS My brother graduated yesterday. WHEW!