Annual Festivals

From the Midsummer Festival in Holdrege to Dugout Days in Sutton we had back-to-back summer fun in June!

Baseball Season

This season of baseball was a year of learning and growth.  While the team records were not outstanding the boys definitely improved and got some great experience.

Tucker played on the 9U coach pitch team coached by Jarrod Aspegren, Josh Rapp and Eric Ehmen. He played at 1st and 3rd base and did a great job batting.

Mason played on the 13U team coached by Reid Ely and Mark Pollett. He played outfield, 3rd base and catcher. He purchased a "pencil bat" this year and had some really great hits.

The season was fast, furious and fun but I think we are all ready to move on to a slower July.

Mom's at the Lake

Two years ago, four mom's found one mid-week day in June to get away from our combined 17 children. We had so much fun we decided to do it all again this year.

We enjoyed a sunny, warm day in the cove and laughed until we cried. 

These ladies are solid gold and so good for my soul!

Bananas

For Mason's birthday John, Jan and Nathan surprised Mason with tickets to the Savannah Bananas event at Memorial Stadium.  This last Saturday, Papa and Nathan took Mason and Tucker for a evening of non-stop entertainment. The Bananas have created the "The Greatest Show in Sports" and they did not disappoint their fans in Lincoln.

Stonier Year 2

Year 2 of banking school is in the books! 

It was a full week of class, however it went fast and I so enjoyed catching up with my Stonier friends. 

Philly was kind and gifted us some beautiful weather and excellent food.

Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day weekend looked a bit different this year. Jentry claimed the cabin with six of her friends, so the boys and I stayed in Orleans. 

We had great fun browsing the antiques at my mom's neighbor's she shed.

We spent a little time at the lake and soaking in the warm sun in the cove.

Sunday afternoon, we took in the views from the Hamilton's back yard and the boys got to do a little shooting too.

Mom made lots of yummy food for us all and we enjoyed the beautiful evening on the deck. Tucker had great fun with his furry friend Oreo.

We met Papa and Grandma at the Sno Shack in Alma before we headed back to Sutton. Anna served us some some tasty treats.

Class of 2026

It seemed as if we talked about graduation for years and then just like that May 9, 2026 came and went like a shooting star.  It was a fabulous day of celebration. Jentry did majority of the planning and preparation to make her vision come to life and I simply tried to stay out of her way. 

So many friends and family came to help Jentry celebrate and I could not be more proud of the young lady she has become. I am confident that she is ready for this next chapter of life and can't wait to see what God has in store for her.