Month: June 2013

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Family Margaret Pokie

Ellis Peak and the Backyard

We tried a hike that we had never done before. The hike to Ellis Peak. I am glad we did it, but probably will not do it again. The best part of the hike was just after the initial climb. We came to the top of an open ridge covered in flowers and had big views out over desolation wilderness. The views from the top of Ellis Peak were better, but it was a lot further to get to.

When we got back later that day, Margaret went into the back yard and took some pictures of a few of the flowers behind our house.

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Aquarium

We all went to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. I did not realize how much Katy liked to watch the fishes. I think we could have left her alone in front of the large tank all day long. I am trying to revive taking the kids somewhere on most weekends. We live in such a great place, we should take advantage of it. Sam doesn’t remember doing a lot of really cool things we have done over the years.

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Graduation

All done with graduations. We have a party in a couple days and then a trip to Ann Arbor. The younger kids spent the entire day outside saving seats. Tonight Katy and Elizabeth have grad night. I assume there will be a lot of sleeping tomorrow.

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Senior Board

Elizabeth (with a little bit of help) created a really nice senior board for Katy. Katy won’t see this until grad night after graduation.

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8th Grade Graduation

Margaret had her 8th grade graduation. She managed to match her sister with all A’s (a principal scholar). They are going to allow her to go the 9th grade next year. We were worried.

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5th Grade Graduation

One graduation down. Two more to go. Sam had his graduation (they call it promotion) from 5th grade today. We are done with Van Meter after 13 years. Well, Elizabeth will still do a lot of clay there, but I won’t have to go there again. We are no longer have an elementary school kid.