Ry's Final Week of High School (June 2nd-June 6th)

Spring Sports Award Ceremony

Ry received the Senior Impact plaque for his leadership, smile, and positive attitude.

We thanked the coach at the end and he told us he really wished Rylan had played all 4 years for him. 

Monday was also the Senior National Honors Society day trip to Chelan Slidewaters.

This was on the bus ride back home. 

College Athletes Recognition Ceremony

(with Coach Heyen, who came in from the volleyball camp where Harper was)

With his great friend Allie, who will be at Walla Walla playing women's basketball. 

Wednesday was the Senior Parade. 

We camped out at the soccer fields, waited for his class to make its way to the high school, and waved and cheered them all on. 

Ry with a boatload of friends! 

And pictures at the high school once everyone arrived. 

A quick birthday celebration after the parade tonight. 

Senior Advice from Ry:

Huzz = Happiness

(I don't think I fully know what "huzz" is)

I was trying to be clever with my money gifts to Rylan's friends for graduation. 

These took me so long and so many times watching and pausing the You Tube video. 

I was showing Kel what I was trying to do and he watched the video once and whipped out like 10 of these in a very short amount of time.   I was super impressed!  

I thought this attempt to contact Ry was so sweet. 

Ry and Carter went to elementary together and played lots of Roblox together.  

I didn't even know they had moved away. 

Ry and Carter eventually did talk on the phone one evening. 

The sweetest unexpected message. 

And him and his friend Ellie have the best smiles! 

Principal's Message 

The seniors put on their cap and gowns and walked the halls of Vale Elementary and Cashmere Middle School. 

Another parent told me that the elementary kids had lots of cheers and high fives for "Nelly" 

Last Day of K-12 School! 

Graduation:  June 6th

1:45 AM, Saturday, June 7th

Dad and I had the early chaperone shift at the WRAC!  

This was taken as the seniors were lining up to get on the bus back to the high school for 3 more hours of Casino and Games Fun!

I feel like we saw him just off and on for the next couple weeks.    He had so many fun parties and sleep overs and memories to make with his class!  

Lea's Day-Lea's, Week 23 (2025)

Day 155, Wednesday, June 4th

A busy birthday evening ended with cake, ice cream,  a quick family pic and a Presley FaceTime call. 

Day 156, Thursday, June 5th

Presley asked for a Trader Joe's list so she could bring to me this weekend. 

We laughed that she asked for Power BALLS--my bad :)

Day 157, Friday, June 6th

The most beautiful 2025 graduation evening! 

Day 158, Saturday, June 7th

Presley made her Smore's dessert and Harper and I were so happy to dive right in. 

Day 159, Sunday, June 8th

Sunday relaxation!

Day 160, Monday, June 9th

Rylan received a "Welcome to George Fox" box in the mail, and this was inside. 

Day 161, Tuesday,  June 10th  

I haven't needed to drop off Harper too many times this year. 

I was on duty this final week of her freshman year, and she drove us to school this week. 

She remembered to give me the "I Love You' sign :)

Rylan's Graduation Party: June 1st, 2025

 

Front and back of the invitation

Lea's Day-Lea's, Week 22 (2025)

 Day 148, Wednesday, May 28th

It was Senior Recognition Awards night. 

Ry earned his National Honor Society honors cord and the most important, Senior PE award (voted on by the high school gym teachers). 

Day 149, Thursday, May 29th

A very rare afternoon when I was talking with Logan and both Ry and Presley tried calling me.  

Worth it to sit in the Walmart parking lot and talk for 30 straight minutes. 

I called Ry and Presley back after I was done talking with Logan--

Ry wanted to know if we could get a cat from his high school friend whose cat just had a litter

Presley was calling because she was happy she was able to tour the middle school where she'll do her practicum next year. 

Day 150, Friday, May 30th

Harper's been begging for a change again so she got a summer trim and some cute highlights. 

Day 151, Saturday, May 31

A Kel, Presley, and Harper hug sandwich. 

Presley and Kel drove to Wenatchee to be at Ry's graduation party on Sunday. 

Day 152, Sunday, June 1st

Welcome door to Rylan's grad party this afternoon. 

The most beautiful day to celebrate him. 

Day 153, Monday, June 2nd

It was spring sports season awards tonight. 

Ry was the recipient of the Senior Impact award. 

Day 154, Tuesday, June 3rd

Seven Cashmere seniors are heading on to play their sport at the collegiate level. 

Tonight was a ceremony to honor them.