May 2024

May was super busy as the end of the school year nears. Here's a quick look:

NYSSMA Solo's - both girls completed two solos at did spectacular!

Stella scored 28 out of 28 for Snare Drum and 99 out of 100 on Marimba
Claire scored 26 out of 28 for Voice and 27 out of 28 for Snare Drum

We had to leave a softball game in Ogdensburg early to make it to Stella's solo's but we fit everything in!

 

Stella was selected for a Northern Zone Physical Education 
Student Leadership Award. 

 

 

More softball

Dinner out after the Madrid game

Supporting our Varsity girls 
@ Sectionals

 

Spring Concert:

Doing some math on the 
long drive to Ohio

Memorial Day Weekend Ohio trip for Dana's graduation. Randy wasn't able to join us because he's the Coordinator for Section X Boys Golf and was needed at the sectional match, but Grammie and Pa traveled with us and it was a great weekend. While we didn't go to the actual ceremony with Grammie and Pa, we were staying at Deer Creek State Park Lodge and had the chance to meet up with a College friend and meet his family too - it was such a treat!

This big tree blocked our view of the lake
but we still enjoyed staying at this property

Visiting around the fire in front of the Lodge

 

Hanging out at Brantner's camp site

Dana opening gifts

Getting dinner & ice cream out

Panera on the way back!

Capturing the sibling bond

8th Grade Portfolio Day - Stella did great! We can't believe the end of Middle School for her is nearly over.

 

April 2024

The Britton's joined us for Totality which was a pretty neat experience. It was pitch black during the daytime confusing the crickets and frogs - haha!

 

We were able to meet Justice for the first time too, which made the day even more special!

Student Council Officers field trip to donate money
raised from the penny wars at school to the Potsdam Humane Society

It's softball season! Randy bought the girls some new equipment and helped them get things together.

 

Claire's softball team visited the Leadership & Challenge Center at SUNY Potsdam for a team building activy followed by dinner at Sergi's.

 

Both girls are continuing to take piano lessons and it's awesome seeing them work together at the piano from time to time. While they are both pretty busy with activites at school, they do make time to  practice piano and both seem to genuinly enjoy it. We're so happy we made this investment for them!

WVWC Trip: Randy and I spent 3 nights away visiting WV to celebrate Coach Skiles Induction into the Hall of Fame. It was a quick trip, but was filled with lots of laughter, fun, and great memories!