Spring endings and beginnings and everything in between

Spring has been full with all the usual things, plus all the senior year events (so many events) and final days with some beloved colleagues heading on to the next things. We were at LCS most weekends between the spring fundraiser, banquet, Annie in Annie as Annie (!), Mrs. Hofman's reception, graduation, etc. etc. Throw in baseball, a first attempt at track season, musical theater workshop for Eddie and Mary, last concerts and recitals, 5th-grade graduation, prom, and hosting the Annie cast party, and we were never bored.

We did get away up north for Memorial Day for a little recovery time in the woods and fields and Lake Michigan. It was nice to be all together for a few days in the middle of everything else that was going on!

Every day this spring felt like it carried so much weight, watching the clock tick down toward a very different-looking life at work and home, and feeling so much gratitude for everything that was and is. There were new beginnings as kids tried new things and made big decisions (go green!). The beginnings came right along with the endings. We had fun, and worked hard, and tried to live fully in each moment. It feels a little like we're headed into the unknown, but we've got faith, and each other, and we're ready for the next crazy season! I think.

It really happened!

Eddie was one of the "graduation speakers"

State finals!

Annie with a favorite friend and mentor

You cannot keep this girl out of the water

Trying to stay warmish in winter coats on the pier

Senior concerto

Nellie with her long-time lesson instructor

Mary had to spend a half-day with me when she got sick at school, poor thing! It turned out to be fifths disease after having a fever for a week.

Last SYWS concert

One of the best parts of musical season!

The best surprise!

Easter with family

Mary's first taste of musical theater!