Coty has been in town for nearly her full stay and we have yet to take her out on the water. Based on how much we like to paddle, its crazy that we didn’t get her out before now. Without further adieu, we got the C4 and 2 kayaks out and headed to Simpson Lake. … Continue reading “Coty Paddle – 5/27/2023”
Coty has spent the whole school year with us. She’s impacted our lives in the most positive way since August. Unfortunately, its time to part ways. This is her party with all of her close school friends. Some of the food we had for the party. Coty is no stranger to putting in hard work. … Continue reading “Coty’s Farewell Party – 5/26/2023”
When Coty came to the US, she enrolled into high school as a junior. The school made some exceptions and granted her status as a senior. Just her language skills alone would give her that status in my opinion. So today we celebrated Coty graduating from high school! She walked with the senior class. Here … Continue reading “Coty’s Graduation – 5/19/2023”
Another trip around the sun for Sonora, turning 17 today. She wanted to go to a Cardinals game and get really good seats. 4 tickets later and the GDP of a small country in TicketBastard fees and she had the seats she wanted. Front row! The lineup was Drew, Sonora, Coty, and Danelle. This game … Continue reading “Cardinals Birthday Game – 5/15/2023”
Sonora’s friend Eva found several kittens across from her house. She wanted to keep one, but couldn’t get a hold of her mother. She brought the tiny cat up to our house to hang out. Our guess was that the cat was just barely weened from its mother. Did I mention that it was tiny? … Continue reading “Gimli – 5/9/2023”
The kids had another track meet. Actually there is at least one a week during the season. Today’s track meet was focused on hair. The ladies were braiding anybody with long hair. Sonora got split braids and was quite happy with it. On a tree near the throwing area was this large moth. It didn’t … Continue reading “More Track – 5/5/2023”
We saw an open invitation by adventure extraordinaire and friend, Dan Strieker to come out and paddle Dresser Island. Dan often goes off on paddling adventures and posts them out to Facebook. I didn’t want to be left out this time and it sounded awesome. Danelle was able to come with me. Dan was there … Continue reading “Dresser Island Paddle – 5/4/2023”
We’re getting near the end of track season, but its still cold outside, or is it? First is Therese in the creek. She doesn’t look cold at all. Next they are hiding in a blanket. Either way the kids are happy to be together. Coty and Dan on the right. Sonora and Drew. They did … Continue reading “Track – 4/18/2023”
Prom is here and its going to be interesting. Sonora and Coty are going separate ways. They each have different friend groups they want to hang out with. First, Coty is dressed and ready to head out with Dan and Will. Wishing I had moved the hose before the photo, but they all looked great … Continue reading “Promnato – 4/16/2023”
Prom is coming up and the girls are excited about. So excited, that they decided to try on the prom dresses early. Eva Coty And a photo with all three (sorry Sonora, I didn’t get a solo picture of you). There was lots of laughing and happiness while the girls tested out their outfits. What … Continue reading “Practice Prom – 4/14/2023”