It’s hard to believe but another school year is ending! As an eighth grader, Avery was the big man on campus this year. She ran her third and final cross country season in the fall. She’s already decided not to
Last day of seventh grade and second grade
It’s suddenly the last day of school! What an incredible year it has been for both Avery and Damon. They both grew tremendously academically and socially. And we inched a little closer to 100 percent normal schooldays. Being part of
Last day of sixth grade and first grade
In many ways, this seemed like the longest school year ever. Masks all day every day, e-learning, in-person learning, hybrid learning, limited activities, no lunch visits, being a classroom parent from a distance. Yet the last day of the year
First day of sixth grade and first grade
Our five-month spring break finally ended this week when Avery and Damon returned to in-person learning at school. Our school corporation gave the option of all online learning or all in-person learning, at least for the first semester. We know
Last day of fifth grade and kindergarten
Sigh. It’s the last day of school. This is nothing like we expected it to be, thanks to COVID-19. First, school ended two weeks earlier than scheduled. Second, we didn’t get to enjoy any of Avery’s fifth grade celebrations, a
First day of fifth grade and kindergarten
Believe it or not, school started just a few days ago. And this year it was a big deal because Damon finally joined Avery! For five years, he has been watching her get on and off the bus, has been
First day of fourth grade
Suddenly summer is over and Avery is back in school! Today is her first day of fourth grade. Avery helped Grandma make this outfit. I know I say this every year, but I can’t believe how big my baby is!
Last day of third grade
It’s hard to believe, but Avery is officially done with third grade! Here are our last-day-of-school photos. You might not be able to tell, but Avery definitely has grown this year! Chris and I struggled through this year. We felt
Avery’s official third grade picture
Here it is! Avery’s third grade picture.
First day of third grade
It’s Aug. 2, and Avery started third grade today. To say that summer flew by would be an understatement! She had a blast this summer, but I also know she’ll love going back to school. We started the day with