Last day of ....

We have some big last days today. Not last days of the earth or anything that dramatic, but I had to document some "lasts" for our family.

First- it is Maegan's last day of 2nd grade. I can't beleive how much she has learned this year. She has become an amazing reader and will actually read on her own sometimes without me even reminding her that it needs to be done. We have been reading the Fablehaven series together as a family and it is fun to have the kids want to read more even after we have put in our twenty minutes. She has also learn more addition and subtraction skills, telling time, counting money, and a plethera of other skills to numerous to mention. She has had a great teacher- Starr Maurin- whom she has loved to death. Thanks Miss Maurin for all you do.

Second- Porter finished his last day of Kindergarten. Way to go Porter!!!!
He has had a great time this year learning and getting used to the school thing. He is reading better all the time (he would be better if he didn't fight it so much), is learning about patterns, numbers, and so much more. His two best friends Calvin Davis and Nathan Remund have been in his class and he loves playing after school with them. I know he is excited about 1st grade next year and being able to eat in the cafeteria for lunch.

Third- Today is Darwin's last day with the Highway Patrol. He is turning everything in today. Porter thinks it would be great if he could just keep his gun. Darwin will now be doing financial planning for Primerica. Maegan came in to our room this morning before the alarm went off and climbed into bed with us. She said "Dad, you are just picky." We asked what she meant by that and she said, "You are picky because you already have a good job that pays all the bills and yet you want to quit so you can get a better job that pays you lots of money. You should just be satisfied with what you have." It is true, the patrol has been very good to us and we are so grateful for all of the good things that it has provided - it is a leap of faith for us to leave the secure and go out on our own. We are putting ourselves in the Lords hands and praying that things go well for us so that we can be in a better financial place to be able to help out family more or be more prepared for what happens in the future. Say a pray for our success. :)

So - our last days. A great day for endings and a great day for new beginnings. Watch out here we come !!!!