8th grade Graduation

On Friday, May 16, Aubrey Dawn graduated 8th grade from Oskaloosa Christian School.

We are so proud of the loyal leader that she has become. 

She also received the Presidential Academic Excellence certificate and shared her favorite Bible verse.

During the graduation, she played her saxophone with her class, sang with her class, and had a couple middle school choir songs. Our janitor, Jimmie Summers, was the speaker with a great message. 

Receiving her diploma from Principal Joel Rietema

Receiving her Bible from Board President Joel Groenenboom

 

She was so shocked that she actually got a few gifts! 

Reiman Gardens

On Tuesday, May 6, I went along with Avery's 5th grade class to Reiman Gardens. I had been here before with friends, but had never gone on a field trip - it was great! 

(especially since it is right on Iowa State's campus!)

There was a rare corpse plant called "Stink Floyd' that the gardens just got that only blooms every 5-10 years and it was close when we were there! 

 

Tulip Time

This year all the parades were pretty chilly and fighting rain, but they all went on.

Aubrey was a part of the color guard again this year, and prefers that to playing her saxophone. 

She would do in in High School, if you didn't have to be in band ;)

OC marched Thursday afternoon, Friday evening, and Saturday afternoon.

Avery and mom hung out during most the parades, but Aubrey joined us on Saturday. Steve came on Friday night for the parade. 

We got the usual treats and shopped the shops, but we were a bit more touristy this year and went to a few things we had never done before!