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School's Out/Hello, Summer

We had Brynn's tennis banquet and pot luck last week Tuesday. So many people and so much food! It was all so delicious and a nice program to celebrate the tennis season. 


Then, what seemed like all of a sudden, it was the end of the school year. 

Brynn's last official day of class was Tuesday as Wednesday and Thursday were designated as proficiency days to finish up any extra work in your classes and as an opportunity (aka last-ditch effort) to improve your final grade. You were required to attend any classes in which you were sitting at a D or an F. I'm happy to report Brynn didn't need to attend either of the proficiency days. Way to go on a great school year, Brynn!

First day, last day pic:

Clara's last day was Thursday. Unfortunately she hasn't been feeling the best with a stomach ache for most of the week, and she was sad that the school year was ending, so I didn't get any pics of her after school.

Her teacher wrote in her book. She loved her teacher again this year and definitely will miss seeing him and her friends every day.


We were still able to go out for our end-of-school-year treat after I ran Clara to the clinic to see about her stomach (She's feeling better now finally, thankfully!). Brynn and Hubert like to frequent Tea & Crepe downtown so Brynn suggested we all go there. It did not disappoint. Dana and Clara kindly shared some of their crepes with me and they were so yummy. I'll definitely be back again. They also have the rolled ice cream there and boba teas and milks.

Clara shared her awesome drawing, titled 'Rainbow Tears,' with us.

Brynn and Hubert hanging out in Broadway Square with one of their friends this past week.


Brynn has been busy applying to different places for summer employment, so she's hoping something comes to fruition soon. 

Izabell will be back with us again to spend the summer with Clara. She's signed up for a pickleball day clinic, tennis lessons again and is returning to Foss for swim class.

Brynn hosted some friends on Saturday for a summer kick-off soiree of sorts. They had a fun time visiting, painting, and playing some tennis.

(From Davin's BeReal, so don't mind the sidewinder pic in the corner. ha)



Brynn put together a yummy spread, including croissanwiches. 





Here's what Brynn painted at the party:

Pickleballers!

Here's to a great summer! 🌞

Comments

theweckerlys said…
Oh my, I love their art! So talented! I'm glad to hear Clara's feeling better. Rough way to end the school year. Brynn's summer kickoff gathering looked so fun!

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