Last day of school...

The last day of school means it is officially summer. Another countdown begins...88 days until school starts in September. What will keep these kids occupied for 88 days? For today, it is baseball for Jordan and work for Sydney. She likes her "tips." Next week she will participate in Mission 2 Newberg. If you see her around town doing good deeds be sure to encourage her & her friends. It is a great thing to see what's happening in the community you live in and serve those who are in need. Jordan is looking forward to hanging out with his friends. I guess you can't start too soon either. He and his Wednesday morning coffee buddies are having a end of the year get together tonight. Summer baseball will keep him busy into July and then football camp! Thinking about all that just makes me tired. We all look forward to our beach outing in August and before we know it school activities creep back into our schedule in August as well. Jordan is glad to move up on the food chain...no longer a freshman! And our Baby Girl is (do I dare say it?) a SENIOR!

The Swiffer

Best thing invented in awhile although my kids would disagree. I should introduce them to Mr. Mop. You know, the bucket of water, wringing the mop & changing the water. Icky. And Sydney is wondering why the "swiffer." Evidently she never had the pleasure of Mr. Mop.

The Countdown

59 hours & 45 minutes. 3 days!? That's not enough! School can't be over so soon. What will they do with all their days of summer? Good grief...it's a vicious cycle. So when does school start again?

WE WON! WE WON!

Two hits, two walks and two RBI's. Not a bad day in baseball. We played Lincoln and they managed to score in the bottom of the 5th inning. But we got that 3rd out and VICTORY! We won 13-1.You never would have known it was 90 degree weather last week. Today we needed long sleeves, jackets and blankets to keep warm in the not much over 60 weather. Hmmph! That's baseball in Oregon...

Meet Alaina!

Not too far back I posted family pictures but there was no Alaina. I knew I had a somewhat recent picture of her somewhere. Guess Christmas time is as recent as it gets. Here she is with her boyfriend, Nathan Bauer. Alaina is finishing up her freshman year at Seattle University and is set to transfer to Western Oregon next fall. It will be so nice to have her closer to home next year. Maybe we will see more of her...maybe not. I know, she has a life! Getting good grades is hard work and she busy making her parents proud. Bragging rights you know!

Girls of Summer...

Kinda like boys of summer, only better. (Hope Jordan doesn't read this. ) Have to show my support for girls softball as well as baseball. Meet Margaret, Theresa, Jen & Taylor! I hope summer games go way better than league play went this year ladies! Nobody gave us game times for Memorial weekend and we were wide open. Now, I'm hoping to catch a game or two this summer. Send me a schedule and good luck!

Summer Baseball

Boys will be boys, just look at smiles! Proudly at the ball field, ecstatic about being in the pressbox and watching BASEBALL! Summer ball is about to start and we are excited! Go Jordan! Go Tigers!

Corruption

This is a shout out to Matthew, thanks for following! A family tradition has been to go for coffee after a orchestra or band concert. Since Jordan has dropped band we are dependant on Sydney to stick with her viola so we have an excuse to go for coffee. Our place of choice: The Coffee Cottage. This year we have convinced Matthew to join us a time or two. A "coffee virgin" I believe. Not necessarily proud of it but we have corrupted a kid or two along the way. This is Matthew before caffeine, with caffeine and Kendahl with caffeine. Be careful Kendahl "with" is pretty scary. And there is Matthew again joining in on our social time. You are always welcome and hope you will join us after every concert next year! We love ya.
And hope to add more pictures of you to our family album.
The question is will you look like Kendahl? And how many

cups of coffee did she have?

Heritage Festival

Congratulations to all! The NHS music department rocks. Everyone brought home a trophy to be proud of but we couldn't be prouder of Sydney and the orchestra. They won gold in this festival as well as the Adjudicator's award and the Outstanding Orchestra award. Well done! As I hear it, I think the orchestra performed a piece of music from Beauty and the Beast. This movie is a favorite in our house and Belle is the favorite princess of Sydney. We are anxiously awaiting this performance of their Disney experience. If you are wondering about this trip, just ask Sydney to see one of her 439 pictures. Or a number close to this. From the bus ride to the light sabers, she has lots of memories!

What's on my mind...

Wow, June already! Where did May go? Well, two things on my mind today. Trust me there are more but another time. First, Happy Birthday Hannah!! I hope you have a great day. Secondly, Jordan had spacers put around some of his teeth in preparation for his braces next week. He has given some time lately wondering what this experience will be like. Curious if they will hurt. Sydney has assured him that they don't and they won't be giving him any sort of shot to numb his mouth to ease the pain. He says his friends have been filling his head with stories. Boys must have a low pain threshold or it really does hurt. Well, he was barely out of the chair was asking me for painkillers and had one of the receptionists running for water to wash them down. The good news is he alive and well enough to tell you about it. I can hardly wait until next week when the actual braces go on. With wires and everything!