Getting Settled In

After a month of packing, moving to Waverly, unpacking and getting in a month of work at UNI, Bails and I are beginning to settle in to our new surroundings.  The larger split-foyer house has taken some getting use to, but we are both enjoying the extra space.  Bails has staked out the downstairs while I've claimed the upstairs and am looking forward to breaking in my cropping room this week while Bails is with the grandparents at the county fair.  Thought this would also be a good time to get in a blog entry on Bailey's 5th grade year since we moved on her last day of school and life was somewhat of a whirlwind during June.  More about those happenings in a future blog.

Bailey's final year at Van Allen Elementary was once again filled with activity, memories and changes.  As you can see, she grew a few inches and is almost eyeballing her mother at 5'8" tall.  And after 11 years of glasses, she's enjoying her new contacts.

First Day of School

 Last Day of School

Speaking of growing, she looked particularly grown up when Grandpa Seegers escorted her to the Daddy Daughter Dance in February.

 Bailey With Friends

 BINGO with grandpa

 Kicking up her heels

 My Cowgirl

Shooting pool 

Yee Haw!  She had a great time!

Other photo opps during the year included...

 Hawaiian Day With Kanani

 Hat and Crazy Sock Day

 Class Color Day

USA Day

Spirit Day

School Picture Day

Bailey was also involved with the 4th and 5th grade chorus and began playing in the band this year.  She's taking after her mother, playing clarinet.  It was amazing to hear the improvements the 5th grade band made from their first concert playing the classic, Hot Cross Buns.  

I'm sure the next 6 weeks of our summer together will fly by.  Bailey's first day of Middle School at Janesville is August 20th.  In the meantime we are looking forward to fun in the sun, some relaxing and a few more exciting adventures.