When John started middle school we used the summer before to make some updates to his bedroom. With the craziness that was 2020, we didn’t get started on Whit’s room tweaks until early in 2021. Since I’ve got nothing but work and sitting on my sofa on the agenda these days, I finally sat down… Read More
I shared back in the fall that we were gathering the sixth graders for Backyard Huddles throughout the school year. There is a really small group of kids, just those in our subdivision, that move together to middle school. (The vast majority are districted to a different school.) Along with my co-host and sweet neighbor,… Read More
Each year on the last day of school after our Walk of Fame we have a “special snack”. I usually theme it to something related to kicking off summer, based on a cartoon, food item or brand the boys are in to that year. With the sparkling new pool in the backyard, that was all the inspiration… Read More
We’ve celebrated a LOT of things over the years, but the last day of school Walk of Fame is my most favorite of all. I can hardly believe that we have reached the 10th anniversary of this tradition! It’s not elaborate or expensive, but it makes me happier, prouder and more excited than any of… Read More
We were so excited to have Sister’s family join us under the Friday night lacrosse lights to cheer on John’s team! Since were were celebrating my birthday dinner afterwards, Sister got the party started early with Starbuck’s “pink drinks” for the girls. Yum! Everyone had a great time. It was sweet and funny to see… Read More
Remember this little slugger? Well, after choosing to take a break from baseball to pursue other sports and then covid cancelling last spring, he’s been back on the field since last August! He was a little rusty, but after a lot of hard work, Big Hit Whit is back! This kid smacked one clear over… Read More
We were thrilled that cotillion for the sixth grade class carried on in 2021! Yes, there were absolutely modifications, but it was still a wonderful experience. There was no parent night this year, so Whit cheerfully posed for a pic in the living room. How is this young man my baby?!?! The program is four… Read More