Jillian with her Firework Package

What a beautiful day to celebrate the Fourth of July!

Jillian smiles into the hot sun with her pack of fireworks before we start!

It will take Jillian and Elisha over 6 hours to set off all the fireworks (we just don't know that yet, here!). This has something to do with the fact that Grandpa Tim enjoys getting the "multiple case discount" on everything he buys!

Jillian and Elisha Set off Smoke Bombs

Jillian and her cousin Elisha listen to instructions before beginning to light their smoke bombs...

Ten-Four, the kids are ready to roll!

Taking a Break After the First 100 Smoke Bombs!

Wow, this setting off of fireworks is hard work (not to mention a little messy!).

Ainsley Gets Into the 4th of July Spirit!

One Last Second Grade Smile...

Last Day of Second Grade

In order to get their desks all clean, Jillian's teacher let each child "clean" with shaving cream. They had a b-l-a-s-t!

Awards Presentation at School

On Jillian's last day of second grade they had an awards presentation. She received 3 special awards for her exceptional achievement this year (most kids received one award).



CONGRATULATIONS, JILLIAN!



Here she is with some of her friends.



Jillian's second grade class made a special project for their teacher. Each child made a cross out of card stock and designed it in a unique way. All 20+ crosses were put together to make one large cross. This was framed with all the children's names around the outside of the frame and the teacher's favorite verse inside. She loved it!



There were are few more gifts for such a GREAT teacher. Jillian, of course, had to be right in on the action.

Ainsley Playing...

Ainsley loves running up into the play house and then sliding down the slide!
Watch her in action!



Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!




Whew! All this playing is exausting for a little dog!