First day of 6th Grade - Cougar Mountain Middle School

 

Today is your first day of 6th grade at Cougar Mountain Middle School.  You have had all of the feelings the last few weeks -  excited, nervous you won't get your locker open, get lost trying to find your classes and  . . . but mostly you excited and ready!  

We are excited for your next adventure -  we know you will do GREAT!

Camp Sambica H2O Camp

 

I am pretty sure you would go to camp every day if you could - it is your most favorite thing to do in the summer.  Sambica H2O camp was a big hit again this year.   You went with a few girls from your soccer team, met quite a few new friends and had a blast.  From your stories, I think the banana boat, ropes course, inflatables on the water, high dive and gaga-ball were your favorites!

Happy 12th Birthday!

Happy 12th Birthday!  Today was a big day, not only is it your birthday but you got your first cell phone.  You were shocked, excited and a wee nervous all at the same time.  It was so fun to surprise you with such a big gift - one you have been wanting for a very long time.  

After gifts we packed up and spent the afternoon at the zoo - this is a birthday tradition we started years ago that you still love. Followed by birthday froyo at your favorite spot in Issaquah.  I love your love for traditions! 

The birthday fun continued over the weekend with a paddle boarding/beach day with some of your closest soccer friends.  You guys spent hours paddling and jumping and and off the boards.  We headed home for birthday cake and backyard soccer of course (with Murphy).   You are one lucky girl to have so many great friends to help you celebrate. 

We love you - Happy Birthday to you!

Note:  At your annual check up you were just under 5' 7" (99%) !!!  

 

Surf Cup San Diego - 2022

Kallie's soccer team (GA2010) was invited to play at Surf Cup this year in San Diego.  Surf Cup is the biggest soccer tournament of the year and teams need to qualify to play.  It is the best of the best from around the country.   It was such a fun experience for the team (many new players) from beginning to end.  They played hard and tough in every game and had so much fun bonding as a team.

After the tournament a few of us stayed for an extra few days to enjoy the sunshine.  We went to the San Diego Zoo, boogie boarding at the beach and a full pool day at a fancy hotel.

We hope to be back next year for more soccer!  Great work ladies . . . GO GUNNERS!

 

Compass Bike Camp Adventures

Kallie and Maddie went to Compass Outdoor Adventure camp this week with our neighbor Hannah and a few friends.   The camp is in North Bend and all outdoors.   Each day they bike to their destination and get to explore the outdoors.  Hiking, swimming, biking, geo-caching - they did it all.  On the last day they took a van to Snoqualmie Pass and rode 25 miles back to North Bend.  They even got to go through the famous Snoqualmie Tunnel with flashlights attached to their bikes.  The tunnel is 2.5 miles long and pitch black!   I used to be an old railroad tunnel back in the day that you can now walk/bike through.    Such a fun experience for the girls!

4th of July - Vashon Traditions

We had another fun 4th of July weekend on Vashon with family.  The weather was not perfect but the kids still managed to swim like fish and jump off the bulkhead while the adults went up town and did a little wine tasting.  As always the fireworks from the barge were amazing as we snuggled up on the deck.  Happy 4th of July!

 

Goodbye IVE

IVE has felt like home for the last six years, so very thankful for all of the amazing staff, good friends and fun activities.  I thought it would be fun to capture a few of your favorite things about your time at IVE!

1. What was your favorite grade at IVE and WHY?    2^nd grade because Ms. Harper was the best b/c she had a big chair thing with 6 cup holders and she was just nice
2. What was your favorite friend in 5^th grade?  Emma /Sai & Brody
3. What was your favorite subject?  Writing
4. What do you want to be when you grow up?  Sports Med Dr
5. What did you like at recess?  Kick Ball
6. What was something that made you laugh this year?  When Ms. Young gave Grant the evil teacher eyes.  And when we got to impersonate Ms. Young on the last day of school
7. What activities did you do?  Student Leadership & Recess Coaching, Cougar Store
8. Favorite packed lunch?  Chicken nuggets or rice
9. Favorite Color: Baby blue, baby yellow, baby purple, neon green and orange
10. Fav Animal?   Giraffe & hedge hog
11. Fav book?  Coyote Sunrise & One of the Murphy’s
12. Most important thing people like the most about you?  Honest and give good advice
13. Least favorite subject? Math
14. What are you looking forward to in Middle School.  Lockers, new and more friends, new teachers, trying new sports.
15. What did you love the most about IVE?  The PEOPLE!!!!
16. What are you excited about this summer?  Camp!
17. Favorite song or band?  Dandylions & Time of our Lives!!!