trip to the farmer's market today.

no trip complete without fresh flowers.

the vendor told sam to make sure he talks to the flowers...

it makes them grow.

he took it to heart.

he started by explaining the car ride home.

what they could expect when they got there.

he then proceeded to name about 10 of them.

then left them to introduce themselves to each other.

filled them in on hop on the way home.

made sure they made it safely to their vase of water before nap.

greeted them promptly when he woke up.

taking his job very seriously.

 

this is the year for the lasts.

5th grade.

today is his last flower day for his teachers.

he brings a flower to them all every year.

they are always excited to see him.

amazed how much he has grown.

he has fond memories for each one.

they each have been his favorite...

instilling the love of learning.

mrs. campbell ~ k

mrs. redington ~ 2nd

mrs. fenton ~ 3rd

mrs. powell ~ 4th

ms. usman ~ 5th

that's how they advertised it.

from a mix...

close enough.

nicklaus and kaitlyn took to the streets.

knocking on doors.

lemonade to go.

ari and sam made the signs.

they took turns manning the both.

took in about $4 each.

proof...

cute can sell lemonade.

minute to win it themed party today for big.

had to shake 6 ping pong balls out on this one.

5 games.

all fun.

class mascot got in on the games too.

its neat to watch the big 5th graders get down and help him out so he succeeds.

no party complete without the ice cream truck and beach bear cookies.

middle's class party today.

fruit kabobs, pretzels, & beach bear cookies.

played lola says.

made letters out of themselves with their team.

presented mrs. redington with her gifts.

declared 2nd grade the best year yet.