Monday, June 29, 2026

Lea's Day-Lea's, Week 25 (2026)

 Day 169, Thursday, June 18th

These two taking a break from working on that retaining wall. 
It was a hot one today. 

Day 170, Friday, June 19th

Harper bought a bedazzling kit and has been doing all her lids. 

Day 171, Saturday, June 20th

Harper had a high school volleyball tourney at Central Washington this weekend. 
She got to play a little bit today (not much at all on championship Sunday)
She made all her serves today and played really well.

Day 172, Sunday, June 21st

Father's Day today. 
Papa and Grandma stayed with us this weekend because Papa had a wedding in Leavenworth. 
We took them to Huckleberry for breakfast before they left this monring. 

Dave and Ry went to mow grandma's lawn today too. 

Day 173, Monday, June 22nd

I'm always sending the kids little motivational messages and quotes and funny (I think) Instagram reels. 
Sometimes I get sweet responses like ry's tonight.
And then Harper's response tonight....
"where are we getting the quotes and delete the app"
and then sends me a filtered pic of her bald head to look like a serial killer. :)

Day 174, Tuesday, June 23rd

They know the way to their dad's heart. 

Day 175, Wednesday, June 24th

And delivering ice cream downstairs while he plays video games. 


Celebration of Life (Saturday, June 13, 2026)

Lea's Day-Lea's, Week 24 (2026)

 Day 162, Thursday, June 11th


Last Day of School for Harper Jean

Day 163, Friday, June 12th
Kel, Presley, and Harper swimming today

Day 164, Saturday, June 13th

Papa Nelson's Celebration of Life today

Day 165, Sunday, June 14th

Logan and Corbin and Presley and Kel left today to head back for work tomorrow. 

Day 166, Monday, June 15th

Nate, Samee, and Miryn. were headed back home and came through Leavenworth. 
Harper and I met them and rode the alpine coaster together. 
We were in a hurry cause Harper had volleyball open gym. 

Day 167, Tuesday, June 16th

Snacks by the pool today. 

Day 168, Wednesday, June 17th

Giving me the "I Love You" sign as he leaves. 


Lea's Day-Lea's, Week 23 (2026)

 Day 155, Thursday, June 4th

Happy #52 

Day 156, Friday, June 5th

Dinnertime hugs at the table

Day 157, Saturday, June 6th

Hanging out in the hot tub tonight

Day 158, Sunday, June 7th

Group facetime this morning (Ry is still in his dark room)
We all went to grandmas today to visit and mow her lawn. 
Ry and Harper heard the ice cream truck coming down the road so we all stopped for a treat. 

Day 159, Monday, June 8th

I got this necklace stuck in my hair and Harper came to get it out. 

Day 160, Tuesday, June 9th

Harper got two awards at the sophomore assembly today. 
The Future of Healthcare Award
You Make Us Better Honors English Award

Day 161, Wednesday, June 10th

Kel and Presley bought some crackling fruit and sent a video to Harper. 
This is popular on social media and Harper has been wanting to try it out.  


Lea's Day-Lea's, Week 22 (2026)

 Day 148, Thursday, May 28th

Presley had her final case study presentation at Portland's University or Oregon today. 

Day 149, Friday, May 29th

Harper finished up the high school youth camp today. 

Day 150, Saturday, May 30th

Ry (and his abs) joined us for breakfast outside this morning. 

Day 151, Sunday, May 31st

Ry cleaning off his shoes after picking up dog poop in grandma's yard. 

Day 152, Monday, June 1st

Ry's texts are my favorite. 

Day 153, Tuesday, June 2nd

The best part about Harper getting her nails done--the backscratches. 

Day 154, Wednesday, June 3rd

Chewy's before and after haircut today. 
Summer Cut!


Sunday, May 31, 2026

FINALS: Survivor Night and Presley's Presentation

 

Lea's Day-Lea's, Week 21 (2026)

 Day 141, Thursday, May 21st

These two are into buying NBA cards in search of rare ones. 

Day 142,  Friday, May 22nd


Logan and Corbin joined Dave and Ry for a WNBA game. 
Seattle Storm vs. Connecticut Sun
Hailey Van Lith, a former Cashmere Bulldog, plays for the Sun. 

Day 143, Saturday, May 23rd

Harper, Chewy, and I in the coffee line this morning. 

Day 144, Sunday, May 24th

Pool basketball and handstand challenges. 
We laughed and laughed at Ry's legs. 

Day 145, Monday, May 25th

Memorial dinner with Grandma 

Day 146, Tuesday, May 26th

Harper's class quietly surrounded the unaware sleeping senior and took this pic. 
Senioritis!

Day 147, Wednesday, May 27th

Biology Class