Field Day

School officially let out for summer and the kids had a field day...literally! 

The last bell rang at 2 PM on Friday, May 16th and the celebrating commenced. Jentry hopped a flight out of OMA to spend two weeks in the Arizona sun. 

The very next morning we headed to the SPS track to watch the boys participate in the Elementary Track and Field Day. 

Tucker Standing Jump

Mason Shot Put

Mason's results:

• Shot Put  - 2nd place
• Triple Jump - 3rd place
• 100 Hurdles - 2nd place

Tucker's results:

• Long Jump - 3rd place
• Standing Jump - 1st place
• Softball Throw - 4th place
• 200 Dash - 5th place

Mother's Day

Since becoming a mother, I have celebrated 16 mother's days and this year was definitely in my top 5. Each of my babies has grown to an age capable of writing me a personal message and selecting the most thoughtful gifts. 

Jentry made a gorgeous flower arrangement and handcrafted a card with words that made me feel appreciated and teary.

Mason selected the perfect humorous card thanking me for buying him stuff he doesn't really need and returning the love by buying me a candle that I didn't really need. ;) He also wrapped up a heart shaped potato chip that he saved from his Subway lunch because he knew I would like it. 

Tucker purchased a pink and purple squishy ball that he thought I could use at my desk to release stress. He also chose a purple candle because he knew it was my favorite color.

This mother's day I truly felt seen and I could not be more grateful to have been entrusted as the mother of these amazing little humans.

Spring Music Concerts

I was truly amazed by the talent and performances at this year's spring music concert at school. The teachers, Mrs. Linabery and Mr. Weir, have been dedicated to building a great music program and their years of work are definitely bearing fruit. 

Mason surprised us on the 88 with his accompaniment of the 5th grade choir piece, "We Got It Done". He did so well and was loving the stage lights.

Jentry performed a different night in the high school band, choir and jazz choir.  It as a solid hour of outstanding entertainment and talent.

Derrick & Jess

We had a blast celebrating my youngest cousin's wedding last weekend. Derrick and his bride Jessica tied the knot just over the border in Almena, Kansas.  Then we danced the night away at the Ag Center in Orleans. The weekend was fast an furious but filled with many great moments, laughs and memories made.

34 years later...all 10 of the Bose cousins

Dance

Jentry finished her 7th season of dancing with KSD with their Spring recital in York. She had quite the crew there to cheer her on. 

Lyrical - Ironic

Hip Hop - Top Gun

Jazz - Escapade

Production - MJ

Busy girls, so much talent!

Mom and Boys Day

Sutton Public Schools hosted the district music contest and that meant No School!  We could finally plan a long awaited Mom and Boys day. While Jentry was performing in Sutton, the boys and I were playing in Lincoln.

Our first stop was the Children's Museum. They sped from exhibit to exhibit and I simply tried to keep up.

They played until they were "starving" and so we walked across the street for lunch at Buffalo Wild Wings.

Next we headed to the Gateway mall and each boy picked out a new pair of Nikes and Crocs. After the mall, we drove south for a quick stop at Target and then over to the South Point mall just in time for the 3:00 PM showing of "A Minecraft Movie". It was more entertaining than I had expected and we enjoyed the entire tub of buttery popcorn. 

A couple more shopping stops included Trader Joe's and Scheels where they got to ride the indoor ferris wheel.

As the boys are maturing, these trips are definitely getting easier and more fun for mom! 

And as an added bonus, it wore them out. :)

Easter

We celebrated Easter in Orleans this year and it was a fabulous day of church, food, family, friends and of course eggs!

Tucker and I went early with Grandma Bose to the Presbyterian Church in Orleans. We had great fun exploring the old building while Grandma prepared for communion.

Mason had stayed overnight at the Hamiltons so he got to attend sunrise service in Rep City and then church in Alma at the Berean.

Then we all met up for a feast in Orleans.

The Easter crew + Rena behind the camera

Grandma Carol and her fruit trees in bloom

Meanwhile in Arizona, Jentry was celebrating with the Stengers.