It was an early start for our High School Freshman, with a mid-August start date, just after we returned from Puerto Rico. These two were ready to hit the ground running.
Luke
Oliver & Luke.
Luke
The gang met up to head over to the High School.
Gloria's first day of Middle School wasn't too far later.
Gloria and fun friends waiting for the school bus on the first day.
Gloria turns 11! The days of festivities included an outing to an escape room with friends.
A Taylor Swift inspired cake made by Amy and Gloria.
We had a lot of fun this fall watching Luke perform at a number of games, competitions and performances as part of the OPRF Marching Band.
We made a trip to Blair Farms for Labor Day.
We returned home with a great prize: Blair Farms Sweet Corn!
Luke.
Oliver.
Amy had her 46th Birthday!
We celebrated with Marc and Jessie, who were in town as they were about to leave from O'Hare for their fun trip to Hawaii.
Amy had her 20 year Medical School reunion and was presented with a distinguished award for patient care.
More Luke marching band fun.
Gloria had a busy season of soccer, playing on two different teams.
Homecoming 2023! The boys had a great time going with a large bunch of their friends. They gathered at a friend's house for photos before heading over.
Oliver and Luke.
Oliver.
Luke.
After a persistent campaign, Gloria finally got her wish -- a pet cat.
Welcome Sherbert!
Round one of Halloween decorations.
Look at these 1920s trouble makers, ready for some Halloween fun!
Sherbert being shy.
Oliver and Chad jamming out.
Our front yard got a facelift!
Which means a redo on the Halloween decorations!
A cold but fun Halloween Trick or Treat night for us all!
Goal by Gloria!
The boys had a great jazz band concert. Luke, playing the tenor sax, which he started picking up this year.
Oliver on the trumpet.
Fall leaf removal crew! Luke
Oliver.
We enjoyed a fun Diwali celebration at our house.
Plenty of good sweets and other treats.
