Monday, July 12, 2021

June 2021


Maya's birthday wish was for double ear piercings.  So, my mom granted her wish and we had it done in Billings while we were there for a softball tournament

Now the three of us girls match!

Jacob and Claire's don't go well together.  But I did manage to get this funny pic while I kept him from destroying the store!

I painted my classroom in early June.  Maya was a good helper!


Jacob with another food art creation

He used some birthday money to buy a big lego set!

It kept him busy for three whole days!

Jacob won a goldfish at the 4H carnival.  His name is Finn and he now lives in Jacob's bedroom.

Washing the lambs

Gabi giving her lamb a nice haircut

Maya went axe throwing with her softball teammates

She surprised me with how good she is at driving.  Still scary though


After a softball tournament in Rapid City, my mom and I drove to Lincoln, NE to visit my Grandma Dot, aunt, uncle, and cousin.  We had a fun time!

Had to stop at Carhenge in Alliance!


We toured the NE State Capitol building in Lincoln.  This shows their excitement level so well.

Grandma Dot is doing well and enjoyed the tour

Grandma Dot with her four great-grandchildren

Me, my Aunt Virginia, Grandma Dot, my Mom, and my cousin Allie


Feeding the giraffes at the Lincoln Zoo


We saw a cheetah show that showed how fast they can run!

Jacob's cousin, the anteater




Jacob petted a hissing cockroach.  Ick.



A much-needed stop for ice cream on the way home

We made it home!

Maya pitching, Gabi playing shortstop on their rec team

Maya

A teammate's mother took these pictures of Gabi and her team.  She does an amazing job!










May 2021

Sprinkle master of the May Day cookies

Gabi enjoyed playing soccer and did pretty good despite not playing since she was 5!



Jacob found me these flowers during a track meet and picked me a huge bouquet for Mother's Day!


Maya won her 6th Grade Districts 800m run!

Her relay team won as well.

Milan, Maya, & Marco got to skip school to help brand this year.




Maya sang in a couple of trios during her choir concert

Gabi plays percussion in the back during the band concert


I'm not quite sure what the girls did to deserve this plan, but it is funny nonetheless.

Softball opening ceremonies

Field day at school!

Maya is TWELVE!  Birthday pancakes!

She pitched for the first time on her birthday and did great!

Birthday softball cupcakes with her teammates after the game

Out for birthday dinner with some friends after the game




Her friends threw her a surprise birthday the next day before the school dance.  She received candy....lots and lots of candy!

Friends ready for their first middle school dance!

Gabi went to the dance with her softball buddies after their practice

Jacob was honored as a student of the month at their end of year assembly


Another awesome cake made by Aunt Amanda!







An early softball game in Gillette on your birthday means doughnuts and some to share with the other softball brothers!

A birthday present from Grammy Mary...space books.


A birthday present from Grammy Joyce...a sonic shirt



Jacob celebrated all of his reading success for the school year with a big bowl of ice cream!!