She's got rhythm.

It was a simple routine, yes.  But it was a delightful group of girls and an adorable, impossibly fluffy costume.  I missed Eve's dance recital because it was scheduled for the exact same time as the Capitol Classic (a mile-long race to the Capitol for Boise kids).  After years of Eve getting carted around to her older sisters' activities and performances, I was SO looking forward to them getting to support her at her recital.  No dice.  We girls watched her dress rehearsal in class two days before and Tim went to the performance while the girls and I ran the race (I was a volunteer this year).  He took ample video and pictures to boot.

And now a picture of my other cutie pies after their race:

It's no secret that Lily has a strong preference for putting her energy into things that are either easy or fun.  Drudgery is just not her thing, no matter the reward.  She surprised me after the race, though.  She said, "Mom, I really like running the Capitol Classic.  It makes me feel like I worked hard for something."  Are you sure it's not for the free sandwiches and ice cream they give you at the finish line?  ;) 

Last month of school.

It's gotten a lot of press in recent years... the mayhem that ensues as soon as the school year narrows to a close.  It's as if nothing went on the rest of the year - they saved all the field trips, recitals, plays, and performances for the time when parents are anxiously working on their game plan for when all the kids are home.  I'm happy to say we survived it.  Here's a bit of proof.

Anna's Choir and Orchestra Concert

Rachel's 1st Grade program

:Lily's class play:

And last but not least, Eve's graduation from Joy School!  I should get wistful about how I've been teaching Joy School for eight years straight and how I'm going to cry next year without preschoolers storming my house every six weeks, but I won't.  In fact, I was relieved to have it all out of the way.  I'll save the crying for when I send Eve off to kindergarten this fall and have 2 1/2 hours all by my lonesome every day.
I will say this, however.  Preschoolers are my favorite.  They are full of life, eager to learn and please, cute and mostly snuggly, funny beyond belief, and just plain adorable.  It's hard to watch my youngest child move out of the stage of life I enjoy so much, but alas, I must.  Happy graduation Eve!