The final lacrosse season for Number 3 is here and we are soaking up every single moment! It’s hard to believe that these kids, many of which we’ve been cheering on on various sports since age three, are the seniors on the lacrosse team! Senior banners are hanging in Raider Valley. And the seniors are… Read More
Every time I’m asked if I am sad about John’s impending graduation, I truthfully reply that I cannot be sad when he is so happy. As a mother, I find no joy greater than sharing in the happiness of my children. At the start of senior year John went through the surprisingly rigorous application process… Read More
Happy New Year! I’m back with my sixth installment of 12 gifts on the 24th for my college bound kiddo. If you want to brush up on this little project, read this post. You’ll also find a ton of great ideas from other readers in the comments. We still don’t know for sure where he is… Read More
December was a blur but I kept the 12 gifts to him on the 24th of the month going. If you want to brush up on this little project, read this post. You’ll also find a ton of great ideas from other readers in the comments. John started a wish list on things he thinks… Read More
Last weekend we had the great pleasure of spending the afternoon at the Fine Arts Holiday Showcase at Whit’s school. It was such a wonderful event with impressively talented students. We enjoyed numbers by musical theater. We browsed countless pieces of art – everything from oils, to yarn to sewing to mixed media. These were… Read More
I don’t know about your teen, but mine has a propensity for losing things. His wallet, keys, drivers license and credit card being the top things we have to hunt down on a weekly basis. This month’s college prep gift was a set of Apple AirTags, an AirTag wallet and AirTag key chains. The best… Read More
Not only was it John’s senior homecoming, but it was also Whit’s freshman hoco! Since I was quite occupied with the Senior events, I was only able to get a few quick pics of Whit at home prior to the organized activities. I hated to have this conflict, but assured Whit he would be sick… Read More