Last Day of 5th, 7th and 9th!

Another school year in the books! This time we’re celebrating the end of 5th, 7th, and 9th grade—and with that, the close of our Mike Miller Elementary school chapter.

Bodhi didn’t seem sad to leave elementary behind—he’s ready for what’s next. He’s got a full summer ahead of him too, with soccer tournaments, weightlifting, open road training for cross country, and wrestling camp all on the schedule. This kid is going to stay busy, and honestly, I think he prefers it that way.

Noah wrapped up 7th grade with his signature calm energy. While he wasn’t overly excited or disappointed about the school year ending, he was pretty bummed when the ESD track meet got rained out. Thankfully, his team won the grade-wide kickball tournament, which helped ease the sting. We’re super proud of him for being invited to take high school algebra this fall and he has a school trip to Washington DC and NYC coming up in a few days! His summer is shaping up to include open road training, water skiing, and—of course—hours on his bike with friends.

Willow finished 9th grade, and we’d be lying if we said it was her favorite year. Between a less-than-enjoyable school experience and elbow surgery late in the semester, it was a tough finish. We were all hoping she’d be back to her usual activities sooner, but healing has taken longer than expected. Still, she’s staying busy and pushing forward with determination. Her summer includes babysitting, working, dance open gyms, and helping from the boat during water ski practices while she continues to recover. We’re crossing our fingers that summer brings a little more joy and light her way.

Each of our kids is walking a different path, but all of them are moving forward—and that’s what matters. We’re proud of the way they’ve handled the ups, downs, wins, and setbacks. Bring on the sunshine, the late nights, the carpool chaos, and a house that never quite seems quiet with a pile of shoes outside the garage door!