Deception Pass - Scheenstra Family Fun Weekend

We took Dad's newly remodeled motor home on its first journey - to Deception Pass for the weekend!  With a motor home and two large tents, 8 adults, and 8 kids (and 2 in the "oven") we filled up our back corner campsite quite nicely.  The kids could not have been happier to spend the weekend together playing with rocks and sticks.  It's so fun to see their little personalities come out, and how they are really starting to play "together."  Wayne is the oldest and a clear leader.  At one point Treven wanted to do something and Wayne said no.  Treven walked away shaking his head saying "I just got dominated."  He wasn't mad or anything, just stating the facts.  It was HILARIOUS.  Poor Trev!  We ate meals together, everyone bring pieces of the meal and had late nights around the campfire too.  There was lots of exploring at the beach, bike rides and walks around the loop, and trips up to the public bathroom.  I am sooo ready for summer again.  Where will the next family fun weekend be?

School's out for the summer!

Whew!  The last month of school was a whirlwind with special activities, baseball, t-ball and yard work!  It seemed like we jammed packed our schedule until the end, and then look at each other and said, "now what?"  I love summer - I love having the kids home every day, not rushing to leave the house, and not being worried about getting them to bed on time!    

I can't believe how much these guys have grown this year!  The first two pictures are from the beginning of the year, and the one of all 3 boys was from the end of the year.  

Bike Rodeo

The Bike Rodeo is a much anticipated end of year activity at our school.  Students in K through 2nd grade get to meet with volunteers who teach them bike safety, check the fit of their helmets, and then set up an obstacle course.  All the kids can bring their bikes from home and have fun on the course with their friends.  Wayne and Weston were really excited that I was there to help, especially since I got to layout the obstacle course for them.  The trickiest part?  Looking over their shoulders to check to see what number the volunteers were holding up, to teach them how to check for traffic.  Pretty fun (and HOT) day!

 There was a LOOONG line for head-checks.  The kids all thought it was so cool, and WANTED to wait in line.  Who can understand Kindergartners?

 Weston and his friend Kai