It's official......It's SUMMER

Well the kids went swimming today for the first time this summer. Yes the water was very cold, but they didn't care. They all jumped right in. I don't think kids actually know what "COLD" is. It hasn't been hot enough (did I just really say that ?) yet to make the pool warm. But time's a wastin'. So as for us here in the Branch Household.......yes, it's now officially summer.

I know....it's been a while

Okay, so it's been a while. I've been busy.....well more like playing. I've gotten myself into this Photoshop stuff and find myself spending hours working on learning all the in's and out's of the program. I'm having so much fun. But today I finally decided to get all the pictures off of both of the camera's from the end of the school stuff and get it posted. So here you go..... This is what's been up with us lately.

We can't forget Nathan

After all we can't forget about Nathan. He also had a wonderful year with a wonderful teacher, Mrs. Hunter. It has been one of the best years so far. Each one of our children had a really great teacher. Mrs. Hunter really made this year fun for Nathan. Nathan likes to write and Mrs. Hunter really helped in that area. They did lots of writting and she kept it all and made it into a book for the end of the year for each student. I love to read his stories and see things from his view. Good job Nathan. You're a great kid.

Kyle's Done......What?

I can't believe that our first child is done with grade school and ready to head to Junior High. That seems like such a giant step for me. Probably not so much for Kyle as he says he is ready to move on. I keep thinking that I can't really be old enought to have a child in Junior High, but sure enough come August 6th, Kyle will officially be a 7th grader. Wow how time has flown by.

This was at the awards assembly. Kyle did such a great job this year. He is really growing up and we are so proud of him.


This is Kyle's best friend Brent. They have been buddies ever since they were in Kindergarten. They are two peas in a pod. They are so much alike. They have had the best friendship and I'm so grateful that Kyle has had such a good friend for all these years.


We were also blessed to have such a wonderful teacher this year for Kyle. A big thanks to Mr. Ihns for making this year a GREAT year.

Kayla's Kindergarten program

Kayla's kindergarten program was so much fun. This is the first year that two of my children have voluntered for a speaking part. Nathan had a speaking part in his 3rd grade program and Kayla had a speaking part in her program as well. We are so proud of both of them.





I can't believe she's done with Kindergarten. The year went so fast. I can honestly remember the 1st day she went to school and the tears that were shed.....Mine mostly.

What a sweetheart

My dear, loving and every so patient husband spent the evening with me trying to capture a special shot for my photography class. We had an assignment using our flash and slower speeds on our camera. I had so much fun doing this. Robert was so patient and just kept drawing hearts in the dark for me. True Love. Today is our final day in class. Our semester project is due along with our last assignment "flash". I'm sad to see it coming to an end. I have really enjoyed every minute of it.