"Thank You" seems so inadequate

So much has been going on lately, too much really!

The kids had their last day of school, and fortunately I got off of work early and was able to go pick them up myself. It was an emotional day for me, because it was their last day at their school and I'm really going to miss the teachers, students and fellow parents there. The kids had mixed emotions as well. We really will miss their school.

Last day of 5th grade for Dylan  

Last day of 2nd grade for Karsen 

It's been quite a year!

We will miss our carpool crew and singing all the way to school...

and the faces Dylan would make when the girls sang too many Justin Bieber songs...

Dylan finished the year so strong. He passed all of End-of-Grade (EOG) exams "with flying colors" (his teacher's words, not mine!), and I was so proud of him. His teacher was wonderful this year. I have never emailed and communicated with a teacher as much as I did this year with Mrs. F. She was awesome. She helped us through a very trying year and was so patient with Dylan. She told me that she felt a "special connection" with Dylan and our whole family and really wants to stay in touch with us.

THANK YOU, Mrs. F! We will miss you!

We also felt so blessed that Karsen had Mrs. L for 2nd grade. Dylan also had her in the 2nd grade, and we just love her to pieces. I cried when we hugged. She was also wonderful in every aspect this year. I know we will also keep in touch with her after we move.

THANK YOU, Miss L. We will all miss you!

"Thank you" seems so inadequate when you want to express how grateful you are to have such wonderful teachers that taught our children so much this year... and did it with love.

A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others.        ~Author Unknown