Academic letter
This kid has always had to work hard at school. He received a letter in the mail from his principal today telling him that he made the honor roll and earned an academic letter!
Tag: spring
Last Day of School 2021-2022 – take 3
Shecklet #2 finished yesterday and the girls finished their school years today.
We celebrated by going to Cherry Berry for frozen yogurt – it has become an end of the year tradition.
Last day of school 2021-2022 – take 2
Shecklet #2 is moving on to high school! Here is his first day pic vs. his last day. He has grown and changed so much over the school year.
Today marked the end of his 9 years at DVA. I can not believe how fast the time went. He is looking forward to a new school, fresh start, and different opportunities.
This evening the school held an 8th grade celebration for the students and their families. Shecklet #2 received two awards – the Presidential Award for academics and the Citizenship Award. Both are accomplishments he should be proud of!
Here he is with a few of the teachers who had an impact on his middle school years as well as his kindergarten teacher (who has kept tabs on him throughout the years 💙.)
Popsicle tree
After a multi-year hunt, I finally found a replacement for the mini popsicle tree we used to have in the front garden. My initial thought was that it was going to be too large, but it ended up being the perfect size. The guys ended up planting it for me. I love it!
PPFL Banquet 2022
We were invited to attend the 2002 Prenatal Partners for Life banquet this evening. Mary Kellett contacted us to see if we were available to use three of the tickets purchased by a group who was no longer able to attend and wanted to offer them to someone else. We were able to take Shecklet #3 with us. It was her first “fancy” dinner.
During the presentation part of the event, we heard the story of a family who lost their little girl due to a chromosome defect. They were blessed to have a few days with her prior to her passing. It turned out that the little girl is the sweet baby who is buried next to Astrid. I ran into her mom while exiting the restroom and introduced myself. She told me that it is her MIL who will leave flowers at Astrid’s grave when she visits her granddaughter. I have often wondered who is behind the heart-warming gesture – now I know.
Hawaiian birthday – Shecklet #1 and Aunt Larissa
Larissa and Shecklet #1 planned a Hawaiian-themed birthday celebration for the two of them at Grandma & Grandpa’s house. Jake even grilled pineapple – it was delicious!
Happy birth day, Astrid! 2022
Two years since we said goodbye. It feels like yesterday and forever ago all at the same time. A friend posted this quote from St. Oscar Romero on social media and felt it was a accurate description for what I often feel when I shed tears about not having Astrid physically present with us.
We visited the cemetery tonight after dinner and brought flowers and mini cupcakes to celebrate our sweet little saint. Happy Birth Day, Astrid! We love and miss you so much!
HBD #1 – You’re 16!
I’m sure I say this with every birthday the kids have. How can they be [insert number here] years old?!? Well I’m finding myself saying those words today. How can Shecklet #1 be 16?!? And what an awesome day to have a birthday – on his Confirmation day!
He has had a great first year of high school, has been part of politics club, is an assistant catechist for a 3rd grade class at church, helps with video streaming volunteer at mass, and is an ultimate frisbee player on a high school team. Jake and I are excited to see what the coming year has in store for him.
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!
