Where To Start?

Wow....it has been so long since I posted anything, that I am not sure of where to start. I guess I will start with the end of school. The kids all brought home many awards and good grades on their report cards, Schydi, Taylor and Leyton are happy for the break, DaNell not so much, she has even attended a Science Workshop already this summer and really seemed to like it. She is beginning to look for ideas for a new science fair project, hoping to get an early start. Science Fair this year is a requirement, not an option, as she has been placed in Advanced Science. If anyone has any ideas we are looking :-) She has read every book she has and is on the hunt for some new ones to tackle. Also if all goes well, she will get her braces off in 5 weeks. Can you say excited?
Taylor is very happy to be leaving Elementary after the year he had. One of the teachers did not like him no matter what he did. He even spent 2 days in in-school suspension for talking and slouching in his seat. I was told he has body language issues and he "looks" like he is not paying attention. ???? I told them to look at his test scores, if he wasn't paying attention, how could he pass all of the tests? Anyway, at the end of the year, he received the Presidential Academic Fitness Award, based on performance and attitude. I still haven't figured that one out. As for baseball, closing day was June 12, where they lost their final game. After the games, they held a dinner and announced the All-Star teams, he was picked for the 5th straight year. We haven't gotten any specifics on the when or where we play yet, but as soon as I do, I will let you know.
Schdyi performed in many Choir programs during the last month of school, she really seemed to enjoy singing. She is sad to leave her second grade teacher, but also excited to move on to 3rd grade. She also celebrated her 8th birthday in May, we had a glitter toe and hair flair party, she had a lot of fun, and it still sporting some of her chosen blue hair flair. During the summer she has been enjoying playing in the sprinkler, reading, and going to Grandma's and Grandpa's every chance she gets.
On to Leyton, He is finished with pre-school, and on to Kindergarten. One day he says he is ready for kindergarten and the next he wants to go back to preschool, so we'll see when it actually gets here. He participated in his preschool singing program and seemed to really enjoy it. No bribing him this year :-) He is very glad to have all the kids home now to play with him. He told me next year he is playing baseball and football and whatever Tay plays. He looks up to his big brother so much, it's so nice to see that.
So there's a quick update of what's been going on here lately. I am going to try to post on a more regular basis....Hopefully I can keep up!