School's OUT for Summer!

I couldn't remember if I took pictures of the kids on the first day of school,

so just to annoy them,

 I made sure I took pictures of the boys on the last day of school at the bus stop. 

There are a bunch of kids that get on in the same place. 

 At our last house it was more convenient because the kids

got picked up right in front of our driveway. 

Here, they must walk a quarter mile to get on. 

 It's better than having to carpool all the way into town though,

so I guess I shouldn't complain.

 Our elementary school bus is driven by "HAL".  I think this man must have the patience of Job.

The kids really do like him as a bus driver, and I think he may actually like the kids..most of the time.

He knows all the kids names and birthdays- which really impresses me.

He also brings cans of pop for all the kids on the last day of school each year.



Sam and Jarom with Hal at the 5th grade farewell party.

The best tradition of all is for the 5th graders.  Hal throws a party at a local park for all the 5th graders on his bus after the school year is over.  It is a farewell party of sorts since those kids won't be riding his bus next year. 

Samuel really looked forward to the party which also includes great food!

Thank you Hal for being a great bus driver!