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All three kids were ready and excited to begin another year of learning at SPS. However, I still won the prize for MOST thrilled. 

Tucker: 2nd Grade with substitute Mrs. Spongburg then Mrs. Sheridan when she returns from maternity leave.

He would like to be an electrician.

Mason: 6th Grade with Mr. Gerber 

New this year is his very own locker and a classroom on the Jr./Sr. High side of the building.

He would like to be an electrician.

Jentry: SENIOR year!

Applied to Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona.

Planning to major in Psychology

Class of 2026 - Girl Power

Girls Weekend

I can't believe that Jentry and her girlfriends found a weekend to get away before they began their busy senior year.  I am so grateful for each one of them, their friendships and that they allowed me tag along. 

Jentry, Kyla, Lincoln and Emma

Our captain, Papa Bose

I have no doubt they will achieve great things in the coming year and I'm excited to have a front row seat.

July

July went fast! Life was busier than I would prefer but it was fun filled.

Jentry and her girlfriends attended the Ian Munsick concert at the Buffalo County Fair.

Millie chilled in the air conditioning.

We lit some fireworks with Papa and Onnie on the 18th of July.

The boys kept Lily on her toes while she attempted to reign in the chaos.

Lots of neighborhood action with the boy gang: Logan, Cole, Jimmy, Mason and Tucker.

Annual weekend at the cabin with the Untersehers.

SENIOR pictures in Lincoln. Sweet Emma came along and we somehow managed the 100 degree heat without any major meltdowns.

Grandma Bose took the boys for a special end of summer outing. Tucker chose the Hastings Children's Museum and a Twisters movie at the IMax theater. Mason went Aurora to check out the Plainsman Museum, Edgerton Explorit Center and JoJo's for gelato.

Rainbow Classic

The boys got to spend an entire day at the Clay County Fairgrounds with Lily's younger sister Molly.

They loved every minute of it and were quickly influenced, by all the 4-H kids, to enter the Rainbow Classic. It is basically an event that allows non-4-H kids a turn at showing another's animal in the ring.

They came home fired up and franticly dug through their closets to find hats, jeans and boots! I mean ya have to look the part, right?

Tucker was up first with Quinn's bucket calf, Rusty.  Rusty wasn't nearly as excited as Tucker but it turned out great thanks to a little help from Molly.

Mason was up next with Keaton's steer, Bob. I was nervous but Mason handled him surprisingly well.

Independence Day

We finally all made it to the lake! It has been a busy summer but we have all been looking forward to the long, 4th of July weekend at the cabin. Millie was the first to be packed, loaded and ready to roll.

 

Jentry drove separately and brought her friends, Lincoln and Emma. She had prepped sugar cookies and frosting so we could all enjoy a personal fruit pizzas. 

The Hamilton's gave boat rides and joined us for a perfect day on the water.

I always enjoy a cruise on the golf cart which usually leads to some type of exploring.

The boys tatted themselves up in all symbols patriotic and got to light some small fireworks. They were in pyro heaven!

A small rainstorm blessed us with a double rainbow.

Harry and Lloyd

The Alma fireworks display did not disappoint!

And of course many hours were spent in the cove.

Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and human dignity. ~ Herbert Hoover