School Fashion

This was Ally’s last week of classes. She is going on a school trip to Puerto Rico tomorrow for 5 nights. 

Then next Friday she has school to celebrate the end of 10th grade and the whole school comes together to present what they learned during their adventures. 

So last week of classes and Ally agreed to a photo a day to document fashion in 10th grade.

First half of May 2023

We are finally getting some warmer weather and sun after weeks of rain. It’s a very unusual life rhythm for us lately. Since her concussion has Ally out of sports she has no after school commitments. For the first time ever. So I pick her up after school at 3 and most days she comes home, eats a snack and takes a nap. Then we watch some TV, have dinner and then she does homework for a couple of hours before bed. Everyday someone has a medical appointment. Therapy, nutrition counseling, OT, acupuncture, check up, dentist. It's crazy. But that is life right now. 

Our pets continue to be a huge source of joy and comfort to us. 

sometimes Daisy is a pain, like when Ally is trying to do her homework.

We played JackBox together on our Apple TV one Friday night. We used to do this during the COVID shut down 3 years ago. We had lots of fun.

Every day Ally comes home from school and naps. She loves having Cloey to snuggle with.

We got pedicures together one Sunday.



Snuggles with Daisy always get Ally to smile.

Our most recent puzzle. I sorted it all and then Ally helped me out it together.

It was a rough day. It was the all-school Prom and anxiety and stress were pretty high. Ally worked hard to take care of herself and stay calm. In the end she decided not to go to prom and stayed home and did homework.

It was a disappointment but she rallied and we are so proud of her for taking care of herself and talking with us about what she needed.

Becky and Beth went to the Arboretum for their “hike” and enjoyed the lilacs and other Spring flowers.

Cloey did too.

Weekend relaxing while listening to an audio book! Yes Ally decided on her own to download a book to her phone and listen. Another amazing example of self care.

Warmer weather means a return to distressed jeans and tank tops to school. And a rare appearance of Jordan’s for school. Sunny days with no rain in the forecast mean it’s safe for these sneakers to be out in public.

Breakfast in bed with pets.

Guatemala Girls meet up at the mall.

Mother’s Day brunch just us moms and our daughter.

And the pug.




It’s been a pretty good month. Now we’re counting down the last 10 days of school for Ally and trying to finish up our home improvement projects.