Finish Strong!

The last week of school is upon us and there is a definitive feeling of accomplishment in the air!

We have seen several of the boys' programs come to conclusion in the past couple of months, including:

~~ Hamp's first (possibly last?!) school track season ~~

I loved that he had practice everyday after school for a month which kept him busy... and that he participated in running, throwing and jumping events at all 4 meets he attended! And while he was never a stand out star in track & field, he certainly made me proud with his effort.

~~ Sam's Spring piano recital ~~

He definitely has a knack for music and if he actually takes the time to practice, he can play quite well! I am pleased with his teacher, and am just so happy that he enjoys lessons and is still dedicated to learning more and playing better.

~~ Hamp's band concert ~~

Now this is a turn-around story!
He was not too happy with being in band the whole fall semester of 7th grade... but something happened (social shift? teacher inspiration? who knows!) and he has loved it ever since January! One thing he talked about was getting to play the baritone sax - and he did play quite well in the concert! I was wonderfully proud of his perseverance and enthusiasm.

~~ Little League Baseball ~~

Ahhhh.... baseball in Colorado in the spring!

We were all prepared for Saturdays in April & May either huddled together in sweatshirts, blankets, with hot coffee facing a bone-chilling wind OR sprawled out in flip flops and tank tops slathered in sunscreen with cold drinks under a blazing sun - and either scenario could define any weekend within the 2 month baseball season. In fact, our game scheduled for May 18th had to be cancelled because of too much snow. Yep. Snow.

But I digress. This is about Hamp playing baseball! 

It is still one of his favorite sports all year long - and I was thrilled with the team he was on this year. 7th and 8th grade boys who were good sportsmen, good teammates, and good friends. I only wish they could have had more success.... their record this season was something like 4-14 (which looks a lot like most of the scores of their games!) and I am hopeful that Hamp did not get discouraged from baseball because of it. 

So with most of their activities over and school almost done - we look forward to summer vacation!
While it will be nice to slow down from all the scheduling, Sam will still take piano lessons and practice gymnastics once a week and Hamp will be trying to earn money for an 8th grade trip to Washington DC next year. I will try to stay out of their way and keep them fed & clothed while enjoying as much time either in the mountains with Gabe or on the lake with friends as I can!
We are ready!