Seminary Graduation 2022

 Well, the time has come and we are just getting started with graduations for Cannon this year. Seminary graduation was on Sunday and we didn't get any pictures, but he did get a diploma. I am happy/sad that we are here. I am trying to soak up all the piano playing I can over the next few months before he heads off to Idaho in the Fall. I am so proud of all he has accomplished and am so amazed at all he had done even if it looked nothing like I could imagine when he was starting high school. He will graduate from Lakes High School without ever taking a class there or spending a day in the school. He will graduate with his AA degree from Pierce College with only taking 1 in-person class and 1 hybrid class, all the rest were online due to covid concerns. He has worked hard at both McDonald's and Manic Meatballs while finishing school. He has been so helpful and watched the girls while Phil and I went on a few trips. I am excited for what the future holds for him and will miss him and his music in our house.

Rainier to Ruston 2022

We had another great Rainier to Ruston. The weather report called for rain and cold, but the rain held out until the final 2 legs and the sun came out for a big part of the day. Phil's 1st leg (the mud trail) was super muddy this year because it has been so rainy this spring. We have had snow in April and the mountain passes got snow into May. We didn't get our fastest time, but only missed it by 3 minutes. We did however get older so moved to the Masters group and took 1st in our group. There are only 5 teams in that Masters Mixed Group of 4. I love this race so much and love that it bumps up my training runs and then is just so much fun. I loved doing it with Paige and Kirk and of course Phil is always the best to have around.