Saturday, May 20, 2023

Megan Graduates!

Don't tell! We're sneaking in a little early...we want good seats!

On the jumbotron!


All seated on the field



Tossing their caps!


That's the smile of a girl that knows she doesn't have to do homework for a while!

Photos with the family






Megan and Devon....fulfilling their secret plan to dress as Unus Annus. 

 

Nailed it. 


I couldn't be prouder!

Friday, May 19, 2023

Walking the Halls of Sunnyside

 They started this tradition after Ethan graduated (although there is no guarantee I would have read the emails, even if they were doing it back then). Mathew's graduation rituals were tragically hijacked by stupid Covid protocols. I'll probably always be sad about that. 

So we are starting lots of traditions with Megan. 

This one was particularly cool. 

The kids are invited back to their elementary schools to walk through the halls and see their old teachers. 

Eeeeee!!


Sunnyside graduates!



Miss Walker's class


Meeting your best friend in Ms. Whitcomb's first grade class!


And one last stop at the kindergarten wall to measure up!



Monday, May 15, 2023

The Eternal Band Concert: Megan's Year

At long last...its Megan's year. To be seen, heard and celebrated. 

If only she had known she was actually going to KU when the office asked where she was going to college.  Whoopsie!


It's a pasta bar...and it's not half bad!

That singular moment where they get to say out loud that they have BIG plans. BIG.

Laney in concert band! 


And the very last time we will ever see Megan on stage rocking the percussion. It's been so fun to watch her love her time in band and make such strong friendships. 


Not we settle in with our drawing pads and contraband snacks...it's gonna be long night.

 

Sunday, May 14, 2023

Best Ever Mother's Day

This was one for the books. 

They've totally figured me out. 

The only thing that would make it better is having my boys home again. But alas. 

I will focus on the good things!

Raspberries and whip cream on the way to church. Nailed it. 

Foot rubs. Nailed it!

Arm massages. Nailed it!


Papusas and Curtido?? On the special plate? Nailed it!

Vegging out with my homies.... you know it....nailed it. 



 And just because we are who we are...a Mother's Day Sundae Sing Along! 

Happy Mother's Day to me!

Saturday, May 13, 2023

Coed Classic is Born

Heck, we just figured out how to run the gym we bought...let's host a comp!






I loved the whole day. Being there with so many of my friends and the people that have stuck with us and supported the ownership change. Running around and solving problems, feeding all our volunteers, stepping out of my comfort zone, watching Mark step up in a new way as a gym owner, watching the Smiths and Terry's do the same....it was the best day. Can't wait to get after it again next year!


Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Ethan is feeling 22

So this is where we are...mailing a package, sending a little cash and singing "Happy Birthday" over FaceTime. 

I don't get to make his favorite meal or take him out for birthday fries. But I do get to see that happy face and know he's out making his way in the world. 

Happy Birthday, Ethan!



It all about the orange


Laney's Smile!

 Aaaaaaand the braces are off!!!



Sunday, May 7, 2023

The Grad Party

The wall is up! 

 

The cakes are made!


The spread is out!


And the friends have arrived!


We're getting close!