We've had a lot of growth around here. Emma had her promotion on Thursday. She is moving from Elementary to the Middle school. Of course our little school goes to the 8th grade, so that means she just moves down the hall. At the ceremony she got recognized for a few things- being on Saftey Patrol, AB honor roll- her very first time. She has struggled with school, but she finally did it. We were so proud of her. She was recognized for her excellent conduct, being picked for the All County Choir and was voted by the whole 5th grade as the Most Athletic girl!
I was ecstatic for her. She is a take charge, outgoing girl when she gets to know you, but shy at first (sort of like her parents!) When she ran for an office at the beginning of the year, no one voted for her and now the entire 5th grade voted for her!
And here is her latest trick- Ms. Jodi showed her how to do it. 
She can now tie cherrie stems with her tongue!
Here is something that Sam and Joseph have learned lately.
Today was Father's day and we made Rob a cute little bow tie. 
He would have never worn this to church, except for this year. He has really grown. Everyone commented on his nifty bowtie. He did comment that he wondered why on Mother's day that all the mothers got honored, but on Father's day they just make you feel goofy? I was very proud of him for wearing it all through church- what a guy. What a great Dad!
Here is our garden- growing like crazy! 
Yeah for tomatoes to come soon and Zucchini and maybe even the watermelon. They are doing well so far! And look at that Max. He is surely growing!
This weekend the marathon group ran 8 miles straight. Our goal was to get up to 10 miles without our 5 minute run, 1 minute walk and still at a decent pace. We did the 8 miles in just under 9 minute 30 seconds each.
There is lots of growth at our house. How about yours?
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I love watching our little family grow.
Hey, for all those who want to listen to Sam explaining about his back flip you have to simply hit pause on the background music.
I was so proud of him. I just told him what to do and he went ahead and did it. Two other Dads were there and they were shocked when he went ahead and flipped out of the swing and his very first try.
We are growing at our house too! How do you get a watermelon to grow in a pot? Does it really work? I'd like to try!!!
--Jamie
Go Emma! She really is growing up fast. I know that Julia really looks up to her as the "cool big kid."
Growth- this is a good way to focus on the positive perspective. I am having swimming lesson frustrations right now. Both kids are screaming nutcases- afraid of the water. But this year Eli has progressed a lot. Maybe there will be hope for Mia.
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