Sixth Grade Field Trip

I did not chaperone (at Abby's request), but Kevin was able to snap a few pictures of their trip to Mint Springs. Abby declared that it was more fun than she expected it to be:

Sixth Grade Celebration for Success

Abby's "graduation" ceremony from 6th grade (really just an awards ceremony) was held on Wednesday. She received recognition for being on the honor roll all year and also received both the Spanish award for academic merit and the math award:

Sitting with her friends on the hill

Called up for the math award

Shaking Mr. Bock's hand (the principal)

And daddy, who presented the award for the math department

Award #2, with Mr. Bock and Senora Stoneman

Pack Advancement Ceremony

Although Benji earned his wolf rank at the Blue and Gold Ceremony a few months ago, each scout is not officially advanced into his or her den until the Pack Advancement Ceremony (which is also the end-of-year potluck).  The scouts cross a bridge and our given their new neckerchief, representing their new den (and the rank they will be reaching to achieve this year). Benji is now officially in the Bear Den and sporting his new blue neckerchief:

Benji, Sam and Keaton

Field Day 2016

School's out for summer! Friday was our last day (and a half day at that), but we had a busy last week with lots to share. It started on Tuesday with Field Day at Greenbrier:

Math Olympiad

Abby tied for 3rd this year.  With her certificate:

Strawberry Picking 2016

Sunday was a cooler day, so we headed out to Chiles to pick some strawberries:

Flag Placing

In honor of Memorial Day, Benji's cub scout troop helped place flags on the graves of veterans in Riverview Cemetary.  Since Grandma and Pop-pop were visiting for the weekend, we brought them along, too: