Spring Recap

Spring Break usually serves as a great getaway before the busy Spring season hits in the Sturm home. We enjoy the time away where we can relax and rest up for the exhaustion that lies ahead! We got back from Florida just in time to celebrate Easter. We had a great day and enjoyed our Easter dinner with two of Nyla's friends before they headed back down to school to finish out the semester.

The school year began winding down and that meant all sorts of projects, tests, and other time consuming tasks. The kids all worked hard and pushed through to the end. I also felt like the end of the year couldn't come quickly enough. I've forgotten just how squirrely and distracted kids get at school when Spring hits!

Spring also seems to be the time when our to-do list piles up around the house. We checked A LOT off of the list, but one of the biggest (and most bittersweet projects) was getting rid of our playset. Thankfully, it is gone completely...just relocated to the Rojas house a few doors down. It was a tedious process, but Tyler and Iggy got the whole thing down in one day. Then, Tyler got the bare spots tilled up and seeded just in time for the rainy few weeks we had in April/May. It was great to get that project done and motivated us to keep up with all of the other tasks we've been putting off!

Leah had a special moment in her spring lineup...she got inducted into NJHS! We were quite proud of her and recognize that she's come such a long way in school. It isn't always easy for her, but she works incredibly hard and we are blown away by how well she does. Leah has taken on junior high like a champ. She is organized, rarely needs reminders to get things done, and is an amazing advocate for herself both socially and academically. She isn't afraid to ask for help and isn't afraid to stand up for what is right. We are so proud of her!

The kids kept us quite busy with all of their activities this spring. All three had several band performances. Caleb had a final performance and we are excited that he is continuing on with band next year. Leah's band made it to the state competition. They also marched in the New Lenox Loyalty Day parade. Joel finished out his first year of band with a great concert and even got awarded a scholarship for private lessons in the summer! Joel also used what he learned in band by entering the school talent show with his friend Ethan. They played a duet of the Harry Potter theme song and did great! Leah finished up another season of dance with a great recital and we are excited that she is continuing on with it next year. The sports schedule was also jam packed. Caleb finished up volleyball and the team did great overall. They were so fun to watch and we felt like Caleb really enjoyed being part of that team. Joel did another season of soccer and Leah played softball again. We spent a lot of time dividing and conquering, but managed to take it all in! It'll be so great to have the summer slowdown before the craziness of fall hits!

 

 

We are definitely ready to head into summer mode and put this past school year behind us! It's been busy and hectic and full of fun, but we are ready to start making some summertime memories!