Last night’s game was so much fun!!
So very proud of you Kid!!

Classes include many friends
Three AP’s – AP environmental science, AP Lang and AP US History… not to mention advanced Spanish and physics
Yearbook editoral staff – start every day with Pick
Varsity VB

All back in person!!

It’s going to be a great year

You are such an incredible human being Peanut. You are such a fantastic balance of passion and chill.

This is what you wrote to your coach today: “I will work and practice my hardest.”

So proud of you!

Pittsburgh’s National Aviary, Science Museum, Duquense Incline, Randyland, the botanical gardens and more

Sadly, things were still closed due to COVID, but we had a great time doing what we could! We stayed in a sweet AirB&B with high ceilings and in walking distance to so many things.

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After a few days in Pittsburgh, we drove to Ohiopyle for white water rafting (see previous post). The log cabin lodge had “Hidden Treasures.” We did treasure seeing this amazing range of animals, while feeling a great ache for their circumstances. Animals should not live their lives in cages.

And guide Ryan

Ohiopyle, PA – the Lower Yough River

You wanted more excitement – hope to go back to do the Upper Yough! I so loved how you smiled and laughed so hard on EVERY rapid!! Don’t ever forget what a nature girl you are!!

Makes for a good story, but this is not my finest parenting moment.

On Monday mornings, I make you lunch for you to take to school. One morning, like usual, I packed your lunch with lots of love. As an afterthought, I added a can of soda thinking that would be a great treat.

You checked out your lunch, and I asked – everything look okay? Need anything more?

“No. Looks great, Mama.”

At lunch time, I get a text from you that says, “wrong soda.”

AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
I accidentally sent alcohol to high school in your lunch!!!

The next Monday, you sent me this text:

Life. Sigh.

But this is I think the first voicemail message you ever made… your voice is so young and sweet.

I wanted to make sure to save it. You are already so grown up.

Enjoy!