Zoe 9th

 This was Zoe's first year of high school, although since middle and high are in the same building it was all that much different.  However, Zoe was not so much a fan of it this year.  She did not like her yearbook picture....

So she did a retake.  I think she is adorable either way!

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Zoe participated in Cross Country again this year and was one of the captains again.

She started out strong, beating her PR very early in the season.  However, she got a sickness in her lungs that she just couldn't shake for a few months.

She still participated in as much as she was able but it was disappointing to her that she was not able to fully do so because of her health.

She has a great spirit about her, though, and I think was still a great co-captain!

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Zoe had a few setbacks with a couple of classes and classmates but was able to persevere and finish well!  Thankfully Geometry is now a thing of her past!  She was able to connect with some good friends towards the end of the year, which was a great encouragement as well.  Thankful that this year is complete and looking forward to summer break!

May it Always Be

May is always a busy month with celebrations and finishing up the school year.  Since we were gone on our out West trip for Beach's birthday, we had a belated celebration with his parents later.

Steak is always a hit!

I found him later that night sleeping next to his gluten free cookies and candy they gave him.

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Zoe got to see her sweet friend do an amazing job at her school play.

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Ezra finished off his Run Hard season with the big 5K race.

He was not feeling the pictures, as he was less than thrilled with his results.  He ran 25:18, which I am very proud of, but it did not make his own goal.

Thankfully Beach was his running buddy (although Ezra can out run us all).

Forced photos (can you tell?)

Zoe came with me to cheer him on!

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Huge tower they made with cups while at church.

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O'leary Pool party and the girls each brought a friend!

Complete with pizza.

Limbo fun!

Zoe has always been really good at it!

Cheers to kicking off pool season!

Ezra was thrilled to win a raffle for a gift card to Stars and Strikes!

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While on a walk with my boy he saw that a neighbor had free bamboo, and scooped up a piece.

It was quite long!

And a funny site, as we had a long walk back, but he was determined!

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We were excited to be involved with a fundraiser for Walk for Water this year.

Loveland Coffee was able to be a sponsor for their first walk in Columbia.

And our whole family was able to do the walk.  The idea is that you walk 3 miles with a bucket of water to simulate what many people in the world have to do each day for clean drinking water.

A full circle moment for Zoe, as she raised almost $1000 for for them for her six year old birthday.

Ezra learning that it can be hard to carry a bucket and not get wet.

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While there may not be as many as there used to be....I still find selfies on my phone.

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Our last field day and I was able to volunteer.

Ezra seemed to have a great time.

I was working at the Tug-A-War station, which is always fun to see.

And got to see Lydia as well!

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Zoe and I went to her school's graduation to see a sweet friend graduate!

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May birthday celebration includes mom...

with present/card assistance from Josiah.

And William to celebrate!

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Shiloh was at the office with us briefly and I found more silly pics...

including these odd .5 photos of us!

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My sweet sister, Lauren, takes the kids out for their birthday dates and it was Zoe's turn.

Zoe loves all things food....so they did a mini food tour.

Such a sweet time together and the last before they leave town.

Thankful for another full month....now we are ready for a summer break!