Monday started the week nicely with the last flag raising at Stockton. The little and I went for a run then to Meghan's baby shower- which was really a glorified play date. It was super hot but I had such a nice time catching up with everyone. It finally rained that evening. It was Abigail's ballet recital. We got a babysitter with the Cutlips and Trexlers (for Voss). Abigail was so cute up there! We went for a late burger & shake dinner after. Tuesday was a river run and story time. Abigail came with us since she was out of school. Park after then the last tennis clinic and swim team. It rained pretty much all day on Wednesday. I camped out at my parents house while our house was cleaned. It was nice to spend time with them. We had a week of awards ceremonies. That night was the tennis banquet. We haven't been doing tennis very long, but it was neat that we were still able to attend and all 3 girls got medals! Monday was Abigail's ballet recital. Thursday morning was Marly's awards ceremony at school. She got a citizenship award (like all A's for conduct!) and all E's (which is like all A's) and an outstanding music award. We are so proud of her! That evening was the girl scout awards ceremony- they didn't actually have a ceremony (only for bridging), which was a bummer- but they did receive an envelope of patches they've earned. They had their party, too. Friday was Ellie's awards ceremony. She also received a citizenship award, A&B honor roll award, running club and then a trophy for participating in student council (that was news to me!). We are so proud of these girls and all the hard work they've been doing in school. We did have some attitude issues, though. So much that we skipped swimming on Thursday and went right home on Friday after swim practice. We have to keep working on this. It might be a long summer! Saturday I was like a drill sergeant and made the family do a bike and run practice (the kids tri is next weekend!) We went to the Suters for swimming and ribs. Ellie and Marly left that evening for camping with the girl scouts. It was so odd not having them with us for 2 nights! I think they had a great time, but today was rough- I know they are tired! Sunday we did mass and my parents met us for breakfast. We boated to FYC for a day of fun! Pizza for dinner! This morning we took it easy. The Suters came for breakfast. We picked the girls up and headed to TCC for Memorial Day fun. Summer is officially upon us!