the final high school walk
Let’s go back to graduation. What’s that you say? Not the right graduate? I know, I know, it’s all about Claire these days, but TODAY is that boy’s birthday. The…
end-of-school happenings, leading up to graduation
There were a whole slew of things right at the end of the school year leading up to graduation that I want to remember all together, so here we go….
a celebration of the end and a new beginning
I know it seems like I’ve said “this is the end” like forty-two times, but you’ve got to admit, this volleyball journey has taken us on a ride! From thinking…
another “powderpuff” season in the books
It feels weird to look at these pictures now that the whole school year is all wrapped up. And oh boy I have a lot to say about all that…
baccalaureate and seminary graduation…the beginning of another end
I thought, when I was sorrowing away getting ready for Max to leave the nest, that if I could rip the bandaid off that time it must surely get better…
Remember that big volleyball finale? I was just kidding about that.
You see, we all really thought Claire was done with volleyball. She put in the work. She talked to coaches. She turned in film. She got some sweet offers. That…
celebrating three graduating seniors who happen to be cousins
Lucky Claire has two cousins graduating this year right alongside her. So, of course, we had to celebrate with the extended family before those big graduation days arrive (two different…
another girl getting ready for another big step
This is coming in less than two weeks: And I think Claire and I are still in denial. BUT we DID find a snippet of time to take some senior…
one more prom — the official “last dance”
What happens when you have a trip with your recently-returned missionary back to see her mission stomping-grounds and your other daughter gets asked to a different school prom the same…