Last day of 5th Grade (2022)

It's hard to believe today is your last day of 5th grade and IVE.  When you started IVE in 2016 I was a nervous kindergarten mom - walking away from the bust top with tears in my eyes wondering if you would be ok all day without us.  Now today I have tears in my eyes because IVE has been your home for the last six years and it is coming to an end.  It has been full of ups, downs and twists and turns but amazing all at the same time.  Your teachers have supported you, encouraged you and pushed you in all the right ways.  We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished along the way. 

Happy last day of 5th grade - Goodbye IVE and Hello CMMS!

 

Gliders Track & Field

 

You have been waiting to try track for quite some time and now it's finally your turn.  You are quite the track star - loving the 400M, 200M and Javelin.  You have a competitive spirit which helps you kick in in to high gear at the end and win.  This season was quite the success - lots of 1st place ribbons hanging in your room.  We are looking forward to watching you next season in middle school.

Happy 1st Birthday Murphy

Happy 1st Birthday Murphy Lyn Bates.   You are curious, goofy, feisty, love the water, love to fetch and super chill all at the same time.   We are love you and are so happy you joined our family!

Washington Cup Champions

 

So proud of Kallie and her team for their hard work and grit all weekend, a perfect way to end the season as Washington Cup Champions!   Go Gunners

Easter Festivities

Happy Easter!  I makes me happy that Kallie still loves traditions like decorating and hunting for Easter eggs.  This year we were back at the Navarra's house for Easter brunch.  We lucked out with great weather and the full family there to celebrate.  We spent the evening at my moms for a second egg hunt with Mac/Finn.  It was a great day full of yummy food and family.

We finally made it back to Hawaii!

We were so happy to get back to Hawaii this year for Spring Break after a 2 year hiatus due to Covid.  This year we stayed in Ko Olina with the Hashiguchi Family.  We had a great trip and were not ready to leave.  Some highlights from our trip include; SUP in the North Shore, Kayaking to the flats in a torrential downpour, swimming in the lagoons/pool, exploring the tidepools and of course lots and lots of shave ice.  

 

Imagine Dragons - First Concer!

Kallie got invited to her first concert with her friend Dylan - Imagine Dragons who Kallie loves.  She was super excited and as you can see they had a blast.  It was a late night but the girls pulled it off and kept going until the very end!  First concert success....