This past May has to be one of the busiest we can remember. End of school activities, two graduations and preparing for the transition season at the resort.
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The big event the end of the month was Jon's graduation from high school. To reflect on it now seems like a blur. The last two weeks were busy with track meets, tennis matches and getting ready for the grad party among other things. Nonetheless, the day came and went and of course we are very proud of his graduation and everything he accomplished. Jon will be spending the summer in the cities at the relatives, working out with a hockey training group, preparing for the upcoming JR hockey season while attending a couple junior hockey tryouts. Where he will be playing exactly might not be known until the fall. All good, enjoy the journey.
Receiving the diploma.
We had many of his jerseys from playing with various teams over the years and at the end of the party, a few of those that have been great supporters, put a jersey on for a photo.
Post ceremony with Grandpa Jim.
Grandma Judy.
Cheezy photo time.
Heading to the grad party with the new grad present. Ready to rip some trail at Lebanon Hills with cousin Garrett....
People always show up you don't expect. There were many people I should post photo but one photo to a testament to our relationship with our wonderful long time guests...making a 8 hour journey to celebrate. Thanks Ralph for making the trip and everyone else who came on the day.
The weekend before we celebrated our nephew Pete's graduation in International Falls. Grandma Mary with 6 of her 8 grandsons.
What are you guys doing?
Stop on the way home at Dave's pizza. Best pizza in NW MN. Always sit in the booth with the Giro D' Italia poster.
Jens and his dubs partner Critter playing in a match at Fergus Falls. It was fun watching the boys this year as they really improved along the way. With Jens starting early and a good group of classmates playing, looking forward to watching them in the future.
Jon ended his season and high school career of sports in Crookston at sections. He had bumped around between doubles and singles throughout the season but played doubles at Sections. Some great tennis on a hot day.
Jack had his final track meet in Battle Lake. In all the years I competed in high school track and watching the kids over the years, never been there for a track meet. It was a nice venue, very good track.
Local coffee shop that made a very nice espresso/machiatto. Had a lot of espresso in May.
Local newspaper recognizing efforts of Ashby school. Posting the pic as it is worthy so, considering local there has been little to no attention to Earth Day. Bottom line, Earth Day every day.
First time really had the chance to explore the town of Battle Lake, even if it was just a short while. Have to say very
impressed with all the restaurants there. Looking forward to going back
for a date outing!
Jack continues to bake and cook, all from scratch. Landed a job at the pizza shack at Hotel Shoreham for the summer. Making cupcakes above. Always making something new and trying new things. Having cooked during the summers in high school and during college at the Concordia Language camps and restaurants in the Fargo/Moorhead area, this makes me proud.
The weekend of Jon's graduation we all got out for a mountain bike ride. It's one thing to have us all together for a function but to mountain bike, beyond awesome. Jonell said I had to be beaming. I was.
Heading down the driveway en route to the trail.
Sunday after graduation, I had enough energy to get up early and make way to Sandilands, MB Canada for race #3 in the Manitoba Cup. I had been there twice before in the past. Basically a race truly in the middle of nowhere. Full
recap in skinnyki.com mtb report. I love the drive up there, the people and the course is sweet. Really tough though. Bumpy, constant pedaling and absolutely cooked me. Took about a week to recover from that one and having bruised ribs from a crash on greasy singletrack earlier in the week didn't help.
Photo of the two fat bikers I talked about in skinnyski report that randomly came out of the bush while I was in no mans land, no cell service and no map wondering when and where I should turn next. Angels from the mountain bike Gods.
Monday was Memorial Day and Jens, along with the Detroit Lakes middle school band, marched in the 101st annual Memorial Day parade in Detroit Lakes. The band director does a fantastic job keeping the kids in line. Really proud that the kids still do this and I don't think they realize how much an honor it is to do it.
The rest of the Monday we enjoyed a rare beautiful weather Memorial day, taking the time off to enjoy. Lake jumping, paddle boarding and refreshing swims.
Evening fish outing. Good times whether catching fish or not.
Jens hitting the lake jump for the first time. Dry hair on the first jump allowing the flow action.
Summer has begun!
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