Sunday, August 31, 2025

August 2025

 

Most of August consists of band camp/activities for our family, but that deserves its own post.  During the rare times that we were not doing all the band things, we enjoyed some of these highlights:

First Wake Forest football game of the season:

Luke was working, so he couldn't join us, but we upgraded to the Touchdown Club (with drinks, unlimited food, and premium seating) and had a great day watching our Deacs!

Maya played in an exhibition tournament at Wake Forest and we cheered on our favorite volleyball player:

Watching football games on the porch = a rare Saturday treat before marching competition season begins:


The fluffiest bookmark

End of summer mood

Luke and I went shopping one day and he cracked me up asking for his photo to be taken with Geoffrey:

 "This is my childhood, Mom!"


In August, Luke also was awarded a new tuba at the John Coltrane International Jazz & Blues Festival.  He was chosen as a student instrument essay contest winner and was recognized on stage at the jazz festival. This was a very special honor and we are so proud of him!










That's a wrap on August! 

Monday, August 25, 2025

Back to School: 9th and 12th Grade Edition



It's the first day of school for our freshman and senior!  For the first time since 2nd and 5th grades, L&L are at the same school, and having both kids on the same schedule is wonderful. Luke drives Leah each morning, and I am able to focus my volunteer time and attention on one PTA and school.  Enjoy our back to school photos, with a little throwback to Luke's first day of kindergarten included: 

9th grade

Millie watching in the window 

12th grade

Last "First Day of School" picture on these steps 







Here's to a great school year ahead!