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  • Today we celebrate a big milestone—Bodhi, is graduating from Mike Miller Elementary! It’s hard to believe our time at this elementary school is coming to an end. We’ve had three kids pass through these hallways, and we’ve truly loved the journey. The staff, the principals, the teachers—each one has left a lasting impact on our…

  • It’s officially Maycember—that wild, wonderful time of year that feels like December, but with sunscreen instead of snow gear. 😅 Our calendar is packed with programs, soccer tournaments, games, practices (times two for Leo and Bodhi!), and track meets for Noah. It’s a constant whirlwind… and honestly? We’re loving it. The kids are thriving. It’s…

  • It has been so exciting watching Noah find another sport that he enjoys, and we didn’t know just how much he would excel at it. He’s been running indoors at Northern meets and enjoys running the 55 m, relays, and the 800. He did run the 1600 for his first meet and decided he would…

  • Easter this year was a little more solemn than previous years. Blake’s uncle, and the kids’ great uncle, Jerry, passed away unexpectedly on Good Friday. This was heartbreaking but we were able to come together as a family and celebrate Easter together before attending the visitation and funeral. With Grandma Ket’s house almost empty, Easter…

  • Last week was our first time going to the Roncalli Ball and it was such a fun night out! We met our friends Sarah, and Scott, and got to sit at a table with our friends Megan and Ryan. Everyone was dressed up and looking sharp, all for a good cause—raising money for Leo’s school…

  • Blake’s 41st birthday was a little more chill than last year’s party vacations, but still full of the good stuff. He worked most of the day, and we celebrated with a carb-heavy dinner to fuel up Noah for his track meet the next day. Finished it off with some Dairy Queen Blizzards because… birthday. 🎉…

  • Last week marked a significant step in Willow’s recovery journey after her wrestling injury in December. After a successful surgery with Dr.Volmerk in Sioux Falls to repair her UCL in her elbow, she’s now on the road to recovery. The surgery itself went smoothly, and Willow was in high spirits going into the procedure, ready…