8th Grade Promotion

The class of 2026 made it through middle school!  Look how big this class is!  After a battle with the school, the moms got their way and an actual ceremony was held for 8th grade promotion.  They wanted to do COVID style and forego the ceremony but we would not have that!  Middle school has been tough enough dealing with COVID, we wanted these kids to have something normal.

Marcus looked sharp!

He received his certificate from Principal Johnson.  

There were lots of photo opportunities.

These girls did not get an 8th grade promotion ceremony because that was the year COVID started.  They wanted a picture in front of their class painting on the wall.

Here is Marcus's class painting.  It's tradition that all the kids of that class sign their painting.

This group of kids were very happy for this celebration...they all deserved it!

Hello boys!

They had fun photo props.  Nolan and Marcus thought it was cool.

More family photos.

Too cute

They love each other so much.

We are so proud!

Besties

More photo props fun

The Repp's and the Oergel's...longtime friends.

What a great night!  Congratulations Marcus!

 

Graduates

We made it home from softball just in time to go to Mackenzie's graduation party.  Congrats Mack!

We were also able to get to Kaydee's party!  Congrats Kaydee!!!

Both ladies graduated from Lakeside which is a rival school in our league.  The girls have all played softball together and became great friends because of it.

 

Pick Up Players

Emma and Olivia played with the WA Angels this weekend.  The coaches were great!

Cute girls.

Emma at bat.

Emma played a lot of 2nd base.

The team was very accepting of the girls.

Olivia on 1st base.

Olivia played a lot of outfield and had a blast.

Campbell also picked up on an Angels team.  Diamonds playing with the Angels.

Olivia also got to pitch.

Great pitch!

Never gets old.

Emma on base, contemplating her next move.

Emma on base again.  She loves to steal and she's ready.

Olivia at bat.

Wham!

Archie watched from the motorhome...can you see him in the window?

Go Emma

Olivia runs for the ball while playing outfield.

The girls batted back to back.  Emma is #18, Olivia is #10

More pitching

Great Job Angels.

Emma helped another pitcher warm up

Go Angels

Another hit by Olivia

And a hit by Emma

That's game.

Thank you to the Angels for welcoming the girls.  They had a lot of fun and learned a ton.

 

Marcus’s Friend Group

Marcus’s friend group got together to celebrate 8th grade promotion.  These kids are so ready for high school. Fun times!

 

End of 40s

What an amazing day I had!  Marc took me to lunch and the girls ran to the store after school and bought me flowers, chocolate and my favorite cake!  

They lit a bunch of candles and sang Happy Birthday. 

Life is good! 

 

Sophie’s Graduation

We got to attend Sophie’s graduation today!  It was outside on a rainy day but luckily we were under cover.  

All the cousins were there to celebrate Sophie. 

Congratulations Sophie!  

The Roemer’s.

We went to the Roemer’s for lunch afterwards. Sophie is the first grandchild on the Oergel side. This is just the beginning. The next few years will be one graduation after another. 

Congratulations Sophie!

 

Sweet 16!

The twins are 16!!  Emma made them a yummy cake!

So much talent. 

They had softball practice after school then we had a late steak dinner. Next up…presents. Marcus bought them the cute stuffed animals. 

Cake time!

Happy Sweet 16!