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Bill Turns 70!

We got to attend Bill's birthday party in St. Pete.  Meeps came down for the weekend, Sarah, Kade, and Tyler came down for the week, and some of Bill's friends came over to Bill and Bessie's house.  It was great to see everyone and be able to celebrate with Bill.  What a fabulous end to a busy end-of-school week and weekend!

 Kade getting the hang of the punch balloon.

 Teagan decked out in all sorts of luau gear with the gecko she colored.

 Playing in the sprinkler.

 Watching the kids play in the sprinkler.

Braeden is as tall as Meeps!

Moving Up

New Gate has a moving up ceremony for all students, with special recognition given to those who are moving to a different level (leaving kindergarten, 3rd grade, 6th grade, and graduating high school).  Both Braeden and Teagan received certificates for completing the 3rd and 6th grades and moving up to the next level.

 Jeff handing out awards at the secondary recognition dinner.  Each of the seniors gave speeches.  We are already excited to attend for Braeden and Teagan and hear their speeches.

 Last day of school treat of donuts at the Upper Elementary.

 The sixth year students had awards for the 4th and 5th years.

 Goofing at the moving up ceremony.

 Students and guests waiting for the ceremony to begin.

 Welcoming speech by Tim.

 Teagan walking through the gate to officially move up.

 Teagan getting her certificate and going to give Ms. Debbie a hug.

 We have no pictures of Braeden walking through the gate because I was the one announcing his name!  Listening to speeches.

 To represent the importance one person can have on the world the seniors lit candles and shared the light with the whole audience.

 Out for frozen custard with friends afterwards--SweetBerries is quickly becoming an after events destination for us!

Teagan and Nina who were a little cold part way through their ice cream.