We made it to summer! Everyone still has a few things planned for the summer, but it should be easier without juggling school in the mix. Melinda finally finished up this past Friday. YEA! The girls went up to Thornton with Melinda the last week of school in Temple. They got to see some old friends, and help Melinda pack up her room. She is moving to another room to teach 5th grade math next year. Here's what's up with the girls:
Erin - Erin finished the year with a dance recital that was great! She looked so serious when she came out with the other girls on stage to dance. Once she started dancing, she was smiling & having a great time. She was on stage for 3 dances and the final number. Erin plans to take some swimming with the high school swim coach. Erin's other plans for the summer include going to Sea World, Six Flags, the Great Wolf Lodge, and the swimming pool as often as possible. The common theme with her is the water. Erin had a great year at school and made the all-A honor roll. We thought it was really impressive since she changed schools in January and had to get used to a whole different way of doing things. She got used to everything quickly and made friends as quickly as Emily makes friends. For those interested, you can catch Erin poolside expecting to be waited on by Dad, or whoever else she can get to fetch her things.
Emily - Em had a very busy month or so at the end of school. Seemed like she had soccer all the time. Her select team made the playoffs, so we went down to San Antonio for those. The team tied 1 and lost 2. Em played well and had a great time. The next weekend after the playoffs, Em participated in a 3-on-3 tournament in Austin. We only had 3 girls on the team, so there were no substitutions. The girls played really hard, but you could tell we had never played 3-on-3 before. They lost all their games, but had fun (especially when we celebrated by going to Gattiland for pizza and games). Em just got back from the Texas A&M soccer camp. She had a great time! What's not to like....5 days and 4 nights of total soccer. She got to stay in the freshman athletic dorm located right across the street from the soccer field. Em went with one friend from Academy, Makaila. They got to room together, so everything was cool. Em picked up the nickname, Cricket, at camp. She has no idea why or what it means, but kind of likes it. Em also had a terrific year at school. She made the all-A honor roll, again. She also won medals for being the top student in math, social studies, science, and language arts. Dad teased her about not winning it for reading as well....slacker. Em signed up to be in the band next year. She has decided to play the clarinet, like her big sister.
Elizabeth - E finished her year strong as well. She received the National Junior Honor Society award, again. There were a bunch of kids from Academy that received the award with her, so it was pretty cool. E also was on the all-A honor roll. We thought it was really impressive since she made the transition in January and had to get used to a completely different way of doing things. E has been busy with cheer practice, and getting ready for cheer camp. She is "lights out" on the dancing parts. She is getting better with her jumps, and is a flier for the team. E plans on sleeping late this summer, texting her buddies, shopping, getting some "mall-time" in, and chillin'.
Eric and Melinda are just hoping they can keep up with the girls. Melinda applied and had an interview with Academy for a 4th grade math position. Keep us in your prayers...we hope she gets it so she can be out there with the girls.