Zach is 17!

Can time please slow down?! 17...we can't believe you are almost an adult. You scored more EAGLES gear this year. We love you so much Zach!

 

Zach's Junior Year on Varsity

Sunset Varsity soccer was so fun to watch this year. Zach's team made it to the second round of Playoffs and ended up losing to West Linn, but definitely not without a fight as the final score was 2-1. Zach had an amazing season with 5 goals as a midfielder and had a ton of assists. It was especially fun for me to watch him play for my old high school Sunset...so crazy how life delivers in full circle. We are going to miss some of his teammates next year, Michael Russack, Aaron Contreras and Shinzi to name a few. The brace on Zach's arm is from when he broke his mastoid bone from falling off a hoverboard at the Gatchell's house. I think it got better but because the season was going so well he continued to wear the brace out of superstition. 

 

First Day of of School 2021-22...

This year we are trying new things. The biggest of them all is starting a new school. 

On a wild hair during Covid I applied to St Pius. I drove past the school on my way to gym and couldn't get over that they were having kids IN school IN person! I felt prompted to apply and we got the two younger boys in. Well the day is finally here! Ryan is in Mrs. Conner's 3rd grade class. Look at those textbooks?! I have never been more excited for him to actually get to learn out of a book, and not an ipad. My heart is bursting for him! I meant to apply for Pre-school for Preston but mistakenly hit Kindergarten, so Preston is in Mrs. Mattecheck's Kinder class of 17 kids. This school has high expectations, but they have two teachers per class to help ensure the kids are finding success. I am nervous but hopeful we will have a great year!

Kate is in 8th grade at Tumwater and Zach is a junior this year at Sunset. We are not thrilled about the masks, but are willing to follow the rules to be able to be IN PERSON! 

And for the first time in 16 years I have an empty house. I am sure I will find plenty of things to do to keep myself busy, but really hope I find time to sit still and do nothing. Sadly sitting still is really hard for me.