May 2021

 This May sure was different!

Although this May was much more joyous because we got to wrap up the school year as we normally do, the thought that we were just chilling at home last May sounded somewhat glorious at times-ha!  I always try to remind myself that these years are going to fly by and before we know it, they will only be a memory.  Therefore rather than longing for them to be over, I try my best to enjoy it all, soaking in the joy that each one brings.

May included many celebrations starting off with Aunt Kati's 30th birthday celebration:)

At dinner group we celebrated Brad winning an award through work!

Another celebration was two of my students earning the path back scholarship, which means they will be guaranteed a job in GIPS once they finish school!  So proud of them.

And always worth celebrating is the end of the school year:)

 

My students suggested we try Los Hermanos and it did not disappoint!

 

Soccer season ended with a 2nd place finish.  Then, baseball and softball kicked off!  It has been so fun watching the kids get better with their sports as they have grown up.  

Had such a great time attending some graduation parties of my students!  Again, so proud and honored that I got to be their teacher:)

Celebrated my dads 68th birthday!  Got him a fun new toy-a suvee cooker.

Celebrated finishing my UNK class that I taught and the end of the school year with some friends!

Got a new toy and officially have ended our 12 year membership to the Y--crazy/sad, but it is so convenient to just work out at home now!

Love this kid and the joy he brings to life.  Yes, he sometimes stresses me out, but he LOVES to live life to the fullest.  He is so fun to be around and I always know he will bring a smile to my face-I think God often for blessing me with him!  I have really loved being a boy mom:)

 

We wrapped up May with a quick trip to Greeley, CO to celebrate our nieces graduation from high school.  We also got to squeeze in a quick hike at Backbone, which was amazing!

April was busy!

 Wow!  As I looked through our pictures from April it definitely was a busy month.  A lot different than last year for sure!  Our month involved:

-A ski trip/Easter celebration

-Celebrated my 36 birthday (got another tattoo) and Reeve's 10th birthday

-Joden has had several soccer games and Reeve has had several indoor softball games

-Reeve and I attended the GISH musical and cabaret night that some of my students were involved in

-Deer processing weekend was held at our house

-Have had Reeve's dance recital, ukulele recital, Time to Shine for gymnastics, and Joden had an orchestra concert

-I went flower shopping with my mom and sister

It really has been crazy, but man are we grateful that we have been able to make all of these amazing memories with those we love most!

March 2021

 March has been a fun one!  We got to finally cross off some events that have been on hold for awhile.  

Dress up days at school are always fun!

March started off with a trip to Springfield, MO for Joden's gymnastics meet and to visit my sister.  This trip one year ago was literally the last normal 'thing' we did prior to all of this Covid journey.  Crazy to think it has already been a year.  We had a good time and Joden placed 2nd all around.  Side note-I have had some annoying, what I think are, after Covid symptoms and had a rough Saturday!  Not fun, but what do you do?

Hit up Branson on Friday and had some fun!

The first event we finally got to do was go on our Mexico trip!  We had planned to go with friends last May, then in December, and long story short we finally got to go for spring break.  It was definitely different due to the capacity at the resort, but we still had a great time.  The first full day we were there was Joden's birthday so that was fun!  As for me I had some good and bad moments.  Darn post Covid crap is annoying!

 

The day after we returned we had Joden's 12th birthday party!  He chose paintball again this year and they had some wet fun and enjoyed some delicious cupcakes.  Also, why is my first born 12 already?!?

This is complete exhaustion after his party and unfortunately we came back to lots of rain, which resulted in water in the basement!

My students are enjoying being in the classroom with students and the second picture is my new room arrangement-loving it!

Mom and dad moved to town-whoop whoop!  Also, the day mom came we celebrated her birthday at Red Lobster.  So excited they are here:)

Dinner group had been cancelled in February, so we finally got together mid March.  It was so great to be together!

Dance recital pictures-I am loving the first costume for jazz!

Softball is in full swing!  Love this girl:)

Finished March with another event that got cancelled last year-state gymnastics.  Since the meet was Sunday morning early in Papillion we went up early and spent the night/hung out with family in Lincoln.  It was a great weekend and Joden took home gold individually and for his team!  So proud of him and am very interested to see what the future holds. 

This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalm 118:24