18

My baby girl turned 18! 

Eighteen years of growing and learning together. We are similar in some ways and very different in others. Being Jentry's mother has forced me to become more patient, selfless, listen better and has certainly humbled me. God knew I needed her and I'm so grateful I get to be her mom.

Jentry has wanted to be 18 for about a decade now and she is more than capable of taking care of her adult self. I will of course be there for her no matter what but I consider this a huge parenting success.

She will move to Arizona in a few short weeks and I will miss her terribly.  BUT...I am also so excited to see her navigate her next chapter, which I am sure will bring much joy. 

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.