May 2021

We had a rare Saturday in early May with nothing on the calendar (except golf for Jim) and a great forecast. The kids and I met my friend Nancy at Greensfelder Park for a hike.

The kids and I stopped for frozen custard on the way home.

Karen and Lenny came in town and we went to the City Foundry to see Old Salt Union.

I met my parents for a hike with my niece and nephew.

Jack's class performed High School Musical, Jr. I got a picture with my favorite part of the set.

Jack played Ryan one night.

Connie came in town and celebrated my birthday with me. The boys were camping and Maggie spent the day and evening with my parents.  Connie and I went to Pere Marquette for a hike.

We stopped by Fast Eddie's on the way home. We didn't stay.  After going home, we showered and went out to dinner and then to my friend Ellen's house for drinks on her patio. It was a great day!

The day after my birthday, Maggie fell out of a tree at a neighbor's house (shortly after a softball game). Check out her elbow!

No break, but a cast.

Jack was finally eligible for the Covid vaccine!

Jack got some glasses for his role in the 8th grade musical.

Patrick and I stopped at Culver's for a treat after his last day of Reach class.

Maggie got a pink cast and all her friends and family were able to sign it.  This sweet babe came in to snuggle me one morning and fell back asleep.

Uncle Paul was kind enough to drive Jack in his cool Jeep for the 8th grade parade. Grandma and Grandpa made signs and came to watch.

Jack was the lead car (Jeep) in the parade!

Maggie finished off a fun year of Daisys.

Jim and Jeff jammed outside.

I rode my age for the second year in a row.

It was a fun 44 miles with these friends.

The 8th graders had a fun mystery trip (Swing-Around-Fun-Town, Top Golf, Union Station, Ted Drewes).

I enjoyed lunch with my former colleagues. 

The 8th graders had fun at their Glow Party.

The Rose Mass brought some tears to my eyes.

The 8th graders present a teacher (or two) with a yellow rose. One of the roses I received was from Jack.

Graduation night!

Jack earned a few scholarships in addition to his diploma.

We celebrated with Oberweiss ice cream after graduation. 

 

April 2021

At the beginning of April, we traveled to Jefferson City for me to get my second dose of the vaccine. We stopped at Shakespeare's Pizza in Columbia for lunch.

After lunch, we went for a short hike at Three Creeks Conservation Area.

Jim and the kids waited while I got my shot. Then, we went to the Capitol to explore.

We stayed in a hotel with a swimming pool. The kids had a lot of fun. It was also our 16 year anniversary. We know how to celebrate! The next morning, we stopped at Central Dairy for a sweet treat before heading home.

On Easter morning, the kids waited at the top of the stairs for the OK to come hunt for eggs.

Since the weather was so nice, the Easter Bunny hid the eggs outside this year.

We celebrated Easter at my parents' house.

Jim took the kids to a driving range one afternoon. Check out that form!

I love this shirt Jack got for his birthday from my brother Patrick's family.

The kids got to wear Cardinals gear on the day of the home opener.

Jim got to go to the home opener with his good friend Tim.

We participated in the annual Women's Trivia Night via zoom this year from my patio.

The boys were excited for the Pinewood Derby.

It was the final year for these 5th graders.

Charlie and Patrick with their bling.

A member of our running group did a full marathon! The rest of us were happy to support her with signs.

While the kids were in school, Jim and I enjoyed a long bike ride together.

Jack was confirmed in April.

His Confirmation name is Joseph.

He chose his Aunt Margaret as his sponsor.

I got a picture with the middle school math teacher I work with.

Jim catches with Patrick in the front yard before a baseball game.

The much-anticipated Daddy-Daughter Dance occurred in our home again this year. 

Maggie planned the whole night out.

Jim took her out for ice cream at the end of the night.

Sometimes my running group will meet on a patio and do a workout instead of a run.

Jim and his friend Jeff ran a half mile loop for 2 hours! They totaled over 14 miles!

I can't remember the details of this picture, but Jim donned Charlie's jacket at pickup. Hilarious!