A hiking date...

...a graduation announcement, a jazz banquet, last day of 9MFP classes, and FLOWERS.

 

Micah Soccer and MMS Band at the Lilac Parade

Josh's marching band won sweepstakes this year at the Jr. Lilac, so that meant that they got to play in the LILAC PARADE on the following Saturday! Grace and I went down to cheer Josh on...Jeff did soccer with Micah that day.

 

Granny Mondays...

...a hot spell in May, 5th grade Dream Team at Marcie's retirement party, and Jr. Lilac 2023

 

Zags go to Elite Eight!!!

Of course we had a band concert the night of a big March Madness Game...

But it was worth watching after! "Julian Strawther's clutch 3 gives Gonzaga thrilling win over UCLA, spot in the Elite Eight"

And there was much rejoicing.

Solo & Ensemble--7th grade

G'ma Colleen accompanied Josh for his solo this year! Josh was also part of a brass ensemble. Out to breakfast at Ferguson's to celebrate great performances.

Josh's Winter Band Concert

Band Awards Concert

 Josh had such a great year in Band!

Jazz Band Concert

Josh did such a great job with band this year, but I was especially proud of him doing JAZZ BAND before school two days/week.  It wasn't always easy to wake and leave, but he did it and did so well.  I keep telling him that this is how "Jeff Jr." is a little like "Ellie Jr."...

 

Just your average "we have three kids" weekend

Part 1: Attend Josh's Friday night soccer game at Plantes Ferry

Part 2: Jeff takes Micah to his game on Saturday morning, while Grace and I go downtown to see Josh perform with the MMS band at Jr. Lilac Festival

[Sidenote: I told Josh that it would be hard for him to see me in the crowd as they marched down the street, so our code word was going to be: FLAMINGO.  When he hears this word, he will know I'm there and watching.  *see video #3]

Part 3: Have Gavin over to go to Josh's 2nd soccer game of the weekend, on Saturday afternoon

Part 4: Go to Josh's THIRD soccer game of the weekend on Sunday, after which attend a team BBQ to honor Coach Mo and Maisie welcoming a second little Hartanov into their family. Grace begged the Van Sickles to let her come over to escape the soccer insanity.

Part 5: Drop down, dead tired, at 8pm, our first chance to do nothing this weekend!  :)  We love it.