Let the summer fun begin

 First, we received Ashton's report card for the 4th quarter and we are so pleased that he made the honor roll again!  So proud!

Last weekend we took another family camping trip to Calendonia State Park in PA.  We took Ashton's buddy Nathan.  They had a good time fishing, swimming, kayaking, socializing, and bike riding around the park!

Lastly, Ashton started his new summer gig as a Counselor in Training for the Frederick Recreation Department. For his first week, he reported he did great on his weekly evaluation, all excellent and very good!  He is working towards earning an iPhone (since he lost his previous phone)

Fun Camping trip with friends

 Camping is always Ashton's happy place and our last camping trip with his biological sister Ariana and friends was no exception!

The three amigos, Ariana, Xavier, and Ashton

The torture picture!

One more funny for the day, last week we had some terrible air quality, like nothing I had experienced in the United States before.  Kids and adults had to stay indoors.  Anyway, someone told Ashton at camp that breathing in the poor air quality was similar to smoking 6 cigarettes.  Ashton was super concerned, "does that mean I am going to get addicted?"  Don't worry little man...the air doesn't have the addictive drug nicotine...you are going to be okay.  Love my boy!

School Out for Summer!

 Today was the last day of school for Frederick County Public Schools!  Ashton has officially completed 6th grade at New Market Middle and is moving on to 7th grade next year!  Our morning routine started with Alice Cooper's School's Out for Summer wake-up call, which none of my children appreciate!  But I was able to get a few last-day-of-school shots!  Praying for a great summer!

And he's off!