School is out for summer!

Yesterday was Grady's last day of Grade two. He had a wonderful year and most notably, learned how to read this school year. He started the year pausing on every word he was reading and is now reading chapter books on his own! The writing he produced is also good quality. He uses a lot of descriptive words and organizes his thoughts well. 

With his excellent report card. 

The striped tshirt

This was Hunter's outfit a few days ago. I thought I remembered Grady in the same clothes so looked back through the blog. Yes, sure enough ... six years ago ...!

Stanley also had to try it on!

Funny boys with their matching smiles. Had to put them side by side. So cute. 

Outside time

Popping a wheelie. 

Picking huckleberries in the woods. 

Big swings!

Hanging out in the yard. 

Pups on the deck. 

Baseball Sunday

Today we went to Nanaimo so Grady could play two baseball games. He did so well with a couple of amazing innings at catcher, second base, and left field. Also, he made it on base every time he was up to bat!

Picking raspberries

New plants that went in this year and are already producing!

Helping with bath time

At the water park

I drove for Grady's field trip to the water park today. It was cold and rainy but Hunter insisted on stripping down! We kept his socks on because the pavement was slippery. Quite the look!

Puzzling

Rainy beach day

We took a couple of Grady's friends along with us to the beach today. The weather wasn't nice, but the kids didn't care!

Trying to get everyone in a picture!

Boys' night

I went out of town to visit a friend last night, so Sandy had the boys on his own. He was kind enough to text me a few pictures!

Out for a walk after school. 

They built a fort in the living room. 

And watched a movie!

Playing in the back

We've recently discovered that the creek behind our house has a new deep spot that is perfect for the kids and dogs. We've been back there a few times and today Stanley swam for the first time!

A baseball weekend

It's been a hot and sunny weekend of baseball. Grady has played 4 games already and has another one Sunday morning. He's doing well and having fun. 

Warming up in the on deck circle. 

Having a turn at back catcher. 

Hunter had to get in on the action!