THE END OF SOME THINGS

The end of the academic year combined with moving activities made the past weeks very busy. Here are some highlights.

 Because most of Samu's and Sofia's toys are already on their way to Finland, some wonderful friends let us borrow some of their kids' toys. Thank you so much Karyn, Jenn, Kate, and Laura - and kids!

We went so see our lovely French friends in Providence last weekend. Sofia and Alice were inseparable. Or rather, Sofia adores Alice and did not leave her side.

Dance party with Margo and Alice!

Even with a limited amount of toys, the kids never get bored.

Car songs

Dinosaur art

We are packing more boxes, painting walls, and selling our furniture - moving time is in full swing!

 

 We were sad about the news of Prince's death, but are happy to report that this occasion led to Samu and Sofia recognizing his music and knowing where to find it on or playlist.

At the Community of Educators reception, teachers, student teachers, staff, and faculty celebrate their professions and partnerships. Educators unite!

Hanna's last classes happened too. This year, she was blessed with an exceptional cohort - a group of thoughtful, critical, creative, and ambitious teachers. It's going to be hard not to be surrounded by these wonderful young scholars and educators! 

 Another annual celebration happened this week: The SED (School of Education) Barbecue. It's a family event, so Marko and the kids came along. Hanna volunteered to sit in the "pie your professor" booth for a while - all in good fun and for a good cause, of course. For every pie in Hanna's face, $3 were donated to a charity.

 

 Samu and Sofia spent 99% of the time in the bouncy house.

 When the party was over, the kids watched the bouncy house being taken down with sad faces.

Saturday was a day for the park. Hauskaa vappua!

The first round of presidential elections in Austria did not produce the results we hoped for - quite the opposite. We're hoping for the second ballot.