End of the school year fun.

Another school year has come to an end for our children.  I am so thankful to report that it has been another wonderful school year for each of them, full of learning new things, building new friendships, and developing lifelong skills.  With the end of the school year has come lots of fun activities. 

Summer ended her school year with Bubble Day and a birthday party for Mrs. Malone at school, complete with cupcakes and ice cream sandwiches. 

Carter ended his school year with a party at the home of one of his classmates.  I was able to pop in for a few moments to watch him before I had to begin car pool for his sisters. 

He had the best time playing in the pool and hanging out with his classmates. 

If I were being completely honest, I was a bit nervous with all those children running and playing in the pool.  Thankfully, there were lots of mommas and daddies on hand to supervise and keep watch, and all were safe in the end, thankfully!

At church, we had our end of the year Awana award's night.  Carter was awarded for completing his first book in Sparks.  He is also about 1/4 of the way through his second book. 

Summer is not quite finished with her first book, but she is very close!  We are so proud of her hard work this year in Sparks. 

Tilly had her end of the year class party at Planet Gymnastics.  She and Ella had the best time playing and were just sweating profusely by the time it was all over.  I love watching these two play together, it's the sweetest thing. 

The class party was so much fun.  The children enjoyed pizza, cupcakes and little treats.  I think the goodie bags were their favorite part though. 

Tilly with Miss Gin.  We are so thankful to have her as a teacher to one of our littles again this year.  Tilly and Summer both have just learned so much from her, and are eternally grateful for her investment in their lives.  I told her she gets a break from an O'Dell for one school year, and then perhaps Story will get to be in her class, too!  That would be a treat!

The end of the school year has also included another round of swimming lessons for our crew.  Summer tested out of her first class, so she is enjoying the challenge of a new class.  Carter and Tilly are still working hard to gain some more confidence in the water.  They are both progressing so well!  Story and I are enjoying our Mommy and Me class again, too!  I am so thankful all of our children love the water. 

We are also busy catching up on doctor's appointments.  I took Tilly and Story last week for Tilly's eye check up.  While we were waiting in the lobby, I let them listen to the Princess Sofia soundtrack on my phone.  I wish you could have heard them singing, so cute!  Tilly got a great report.  She will continue wearing her patch for 2 hours per day.  We will go back in August for another check up before school starts.  It is hard to believe that she has been wearing the patch for right at a year now.  I am so proud of her diligence in doing so.  It says so much about her little character. 

What is an end of the year celebration without a birthday party for a friend?  Carter, Summer, and Tilly all helped Jordan celebrate her 6th birthday at Kid's Rule.  The only thing broken was a pair of glasses.  Thankfully, they belong to Carter and he has a back up pair.  I'm pretty sure there is no repairing the ones he broke!  Boys!  At least he can say, he was having fun when it happened! 

One of our favorite parts of the end of the year has been fun play dates with sweet and silly friends. 

We're so thankful to be invited to swim!  Summer is loving the water this year.  I enjoyed running some errands with these pretty girls while big brother was still in school.  I find myself getting braver and braver about taking them out in public by myself, ha!

We have enjoyed picnic suppers in the den when the dining room table has been too full of laundry.  I'll spare you the details of seeing that picture!

We are so proud of our official graduate! 

We are thankful that the end of the school year has brought about new and precious friendships. 

What is the end of the school year without lots of bubble fun?  These are supposed to be unpoppable bubbles according to pinterest.  Very large, but not unpoppable! 

This week has also marked the end of our second round of swim lessons.  It is such a treat to watch the children get better and better with each one.  This one has blown us away with her strength in the water.  We may have an official swimmer on our hands before the end of summertime. 

Or she may be real good at laying out like her momma!  Either way, summertime is here, and we couldn't be more excited if we tried.  I'm so looking forward to making fun memories with our party of six this season.