school's out for summer

yesterday was summer's last day of first grade. (next year, the girls will finally begin and end on the same day, hooray!)

topped off by root beer floats at the bus stop and oreos in the backyard.

here she is on the first day (left) and last (right):

hopping off the bus with her last day treats from her fun bus driver:

and now, for reading, playing, messing, eating, loudness, laughter,
sunshine, boredom, and everything else a summer should be.