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Shecklet #1’s Confirmation 2022

It was a big day in Shecklet #1’s life! He turned 16 and was Confirmed on the same day!

His sponsor was a gentleman from our parish who he met back in 2nd grade.

A little history of their friendship…Prior to his First Communion, Shecklet #1 gave a loaf of banana bread to a man (Mr. M.) on Bread Sunday. Bread Sunday is a parish tradition where First Communicants help make a loaf of any type of bread and then give it to someone they don’t know at the end of mass. Little did we know then how Mr. M. would become such a strong, prayerful supporter of Shecklet #1 over the coming years. God’s hand in their initial meeting and continued connection is very clear.

When it came time to select a sponsor, there was little hesitation on Shecklet #1’s part as to who he would choose.

It was a beautiful day for a beautiful mass, and we are grateful to have witnessed Shecklet #1 take the next step in his faith. God is doing amazing things in his life!

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Early breakfast with Dad

There’s a local restaurant that Jake has taken Helena to in the past. This morning, he had a breakfast date with both of the girls 💗💗

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Photo contest winner!

Jake entered our city’s winter photo contest and thanks to a little help from our friends and family who voted, he won! How fun is that?!?

Update: His picture was later published in the local newspaper as well.

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Bad Axe

Part of Shecklet #2’s birthday present from Aunt Larissa was a trip to Bad Axe for some axe throwing. They reserved a lane that held enough people to bring Grandpa Dave, Jake, and Shecklet #1 along, too. It looked like a lot of fun. I want to join them next time!

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Father/Daughter Dance 2022

The Handmaidens of the Lord group that Shecklet #3 is part of planned and hosted a father/daughter dance for the 3-12th grade young ladies and their dads/father figures. Shecklets #3 & #4 accompanied their dad to the event. Shecklet #3 also invited a friend of hers from school to bring her dad too, which she did.

Shecklet #1 was asked to be the DJ for the event and was definitely in his element. He did a great job keeping the music going – because you can’t have a dance without music!

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Final ski day of 2022 ⛷

Not much snow left, but they are going to give Trollhaugen one last try for the season.

Shecklet #2 did the waterskipping competition again this year. He went all out and donned his party shirt for the occasion.

You can also watch his entire run:

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On the slopes again ⛷

Another day of skiing for some of the Shecklets and their dad. Shecklet #3 has given skiing a try and likes it. Shecklet #2 brought his friend along for the day. It sounds like warmer temps are on the way, so it might be their last day out of the season.

The hairnets are compliments of FMSC. We picked meals with our Saints Yes! kids from church this morning.

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What’s in the locker?

Jake and I were at the kids’ school today for a conference and checked Shecklet #4’s locker. Totally empty except for this:

Her dad and Uncle Jason were pretty proud.

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Orchids for Astrid

Jake and I took a stained glass class together at The Artery Studio tonight. It was so much fun!

We received three orchid plants after our daughter Astrid died, but I was never able to get them to bloom a second time. We made these to remember our sweet little girl 💗 (and bonus, they don’t need to be watered!)