Kate's 2021-22 Dance Season Pics...

Ahhhh...back to our regularly scheduled events. Individual and team dance pics! Let's hope this translates into them stepping foot onto the stage this year. 

 

Preston's First Soccer Season

It's finally Preston's turn to play soccer. Justin volunteered to coach his milltown rec team. The patience one needs for this age group is never ending but there is nothing cuter than little kids kick and chase. Of course their is no score kept but the excitement when the ball hits the back of the net, or when they get an opportunity to boot the ball as far as their little leg can kick, is unmeasurable!

Birthdays and Bundt Cakes...

We had a couple of fall birthdays! Justin turned 42 and Kate turned 15. We spent them both at home with just our family and our favorite confetti bundt cake! They were pretty quiet and simple but tried to  make them feel extra loved on their special day.

Dan + Shay at the MODA...

I took Kate, Keely, Aunt Mari, Ashton and my new friend Diana to see Dan + Shay. This country duo never disappoints. It was Kate's first real live concert. I am trying my best to turn her on to Country. What a fun night out! 

 

 

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.

 

Labor Day in Sunriver...

We snuck away to Sunriver over labor day weekend. We love Central OR! Even with a little smoke from the forest fires we managed to get in plenty of bike rides, time at the park  mixed with lots of swimming at the cove! We invited Uncle Andy and Aunt Mari, and Kate's bestie Claire to come with us. We love this tradition and leave every year dreaming about buying a vacation home here.