Kings Island

Saturday, May 25, 2019

With the exception of last year, we have kind of made a trip to Kings Island a Memorial Day/end of school tradition.  The weather was  beautiful, so off we went - and Grandma came too!  We started our day with some "grandma friendly" activities in the morning and then we planned to meet Amanda and Addison for a roller coaster extravaganza!
New this year to Kings Island was the return of an old favorite - the Antique Cars!  Even grandma was  excited to ride and Emily was thrilled to get to drive.
   
Next it was time for some bumper cars!  Everyone likes the bumper cars.  I rode the first round and then watched Emily and grandma ride around on the next ride.
  

After bumping around a bit, we headed over to the Grand Carousel for a ride on the beautiful horses.  I could have ridden about ten times, but we limited our turn to just one ride.
   

then we were off to Planet Snoopy to visit some of Emily's favorite little kid rides.  First up, Boo Blasters - we shot lots of ghosts.

Then, probably against our better judgment, we headed over to Race for Your Life Charlie Brown - the log ride.  The problem  with riding at the beginning of the day is that there is a lot more water in the ride. We got drowned - absolutely soaked.  But it was fun.

We also hit up some other familiar favorites along the way too:
   

We even met some old friends!

Then we grabbed a quick lunch at the Fest Haus before heading over to the barnyard petting zoo!

   
  
   
   

Then it was time for a snack before meeting up with Amanda and Addison for coaster fun.
Then it was coaster, after  coaster, after coaster... (I even rode a couple too.)

   
   
   

Emily closed out her evening with her very first ride on Drop Tower!  Very brave.  Idefinitely sat that one out, but she loved it!

Since we were so close to park close anyway, we decided to stay for the fireworks and have one last treat.  Such a great day!
   

Last Day of Elementary School

Friday, May 24, 2019


Where have the last 11 years gone?  Where have the first 6 years of school gone?  It all went so fast!  I feel like I just took the kindergarten picture and yet this morning I took the "last day of 5th grade" picture.

Well, the last day of school means it is time for the academic awards assembly.  The first award was  for academic excellence - straight A's all year.  Only 5 in her class received this award!
The next award was really special - the Presidential Academic Excellence Award - straight A's all the way through elementary school!  Again, only 5 in her class received this award.  Emily is so proud of her presidential pin!

The next award was given by Ms. Malcolm, the music teacher, for "Best Ukulele."  It was given to a boy and a girl in each class.  Emily was thrilled to receive this award because she had been practicing at home a lot.  She really likes the ukulele.
The next award was the physical education award, given by the gym teacher, Mr. Ballard.  Emily loves gym and likes Mr. Ballard so she was very proud of winning this award for 5th grade!  Only one award was given per class.

What a fabulous year this has been.  Lots of great friends and great memories.
   
Ms. Ramey - 5th Grade
Well, that's a wrap for elementary school it seems. Next stop - Middle School! SLOW DOWN TIME!