The kids worked hard--really hard--all last week to finish school, and they did it! It was Friday evening before one of the kids finished...but we are done! Hooray! I will organize the books and records and store everything this week so that all of it can be well put away for the summer. Of course, I will buy new curriculum at the end of the month, but at least nothing will be worked on until fall. I'm very pleased with their hard work and efforts. Now for a fun summer!
Speaking of summer...here are a few pictures of my rose bushes. There are other varieties of roses on our property, but these are just what I got pictures of. Can you almost smell them? They are such a delight, and I so enjoy roses.

Also on Saturday we went to an air show at a National Guard base not too far from here. Our son loves airplanes, it was free, and any food we bought went to charity...so why not?
There were shiny airplanes, roaring engines, and amazing stunts in the sky. It was a beautiful day, and we had a grand time. Besides, the patriotic feeling was thrilling.