Last Day of School 2014 and Carnival Fun

Last Day of School for Carter and Luke.

Half of the Day spent at the Schoo Carnival (which a friend and I put together for a few years now).  Oh the fun despite the rain and passing thunderstorms (all before it started, thankfully).

Lots and lots of mud, some enjoyed it more than others.
And I had the best little helper all day, my Brayden.  I couldn't get him back and forth to school while helping with the carnival so his last day was the day before.

Awards for Carter (and Luke)

The 5th grade Farewell and Award Ceremony.  

It is hard to believe Carter is heading to middle school.  They all looked so big coming into the room.  Most of this class, Carter has grown up with and spent many hours at school, playing, sports, afterschool, etc.  They feel like an extension of our family.

Time for awards and Carter received two!  A community award for Social Studies and Presidential Academic Excellence Award...plaque, pins and all.
He was so surprised and excited and so was I (Jeremy was away for work so I was furiously texting him the news and video).

And this great group of boys (some missing from the pic)...oh the fun.

And don't worry Luke was not to be left out...he and his girl counterpart showed everyone their new school records this year for Pacer Test and Push-ups.  These two have grown up together and still get along so well. 

Later in the week, Luke received the PE award (he could not have been happier).

 

More Soccer Tournament

Back and forth in between Carter and Luke's games.

 Carter's team made it to the championship and won!  Carter had a goal each game and played a lot in the first hot weekend we had in VA.

 Jeremy was one of coaches again.

Handing out the hardware.

Tournament Time

Luke's team played great soccer but didn't walk away with many wins this tournament.  Luke had some goals and played in the goal (thankfully with some great saves).

Best of Both Worlds

Time for the 5th grade play...or should I say production.  This was more like a high school production, just with smaller people.  Months and hours of practices after school.  All the lights, mics, stage and props.  Three performances.  It was the real deal.  And really good.

The play, Best of Both Worlds.  Carter's character, Irving (with lots of lines, solo parts and dancing).

The Wall of Fame, professional photos and bios.

 Backstage (classroom) getting ready.  Wardrobe, makeup and microphone packs.

 Then on the stage.  It was magical, the kids did amazing.

Carter was a bully gone good.  He was poisoned but recovered.

And Luke's third grade (4th too) was there to sing some of the songs during the play.