Artistic

I was shocked to see Gabi's art she brought home....very impressed with this girl!

Track Banquet

Gabi finished out the year as a scholar athlete again in track...so glad she enjoyed this season.  Coach Kowalewski is definitely a plus when it comes to Girls Track.  Such an awesome guy and coach to the girls!
Gabi even lettered (earning 17 points for the team)!
Here are her stats from the year...
Northwood/Riley 3/29  100m (14.3)   200m (30.)   4x100 Relay (54.3)   Long Jump (12-7.75)
Penn 4/12   100m (14.2)   200m (30.1)   4x100 Relay (54.3)   Long Jump (13-8.50)
Northridge Relays 4/16   4x100 Relay (53.41)   Long Jump (12-8.00)   4x200 Relay (1:57.21 with Gabi 30.21)
New Prairie/Riley   4x100 Relay (56.0)
Penn Invite 4/23   4x100 Relay (54.62)   Long Jump (12-9.75)
St. Joe/Jimtown 4/26   100m (14.1)   4x100 Relay (54.2)
NIC JV Qualifying 5/7   100m (14.3)   200m (29.27)
NIC JV Finals 5/7   100m (14.1)   200m (29.34)   4x100 Relay (55.99)   Long Jump (13-00.25)

Memorial Day Parade

This year we helped the cheerleaders decorate a float...Ben actually drove the girls and I got to ride shotgun with Gunnar!!!  The hometown crowd seemed to love them!  We loved being able to be in front of the Mishawaka Band so the girls could do some of their chants!

Mother's Day

Was looking forward to having all the grandkids and great grandkids home for Mother's Day since Brandon and family would be in town, but they ended up sick...along with some of Aunt Carol's family and Chad/Amber (spent time with her side).  Disappointing to not be able to see everyone, but I had a great Mother's Day with Trenton home.  We all went to church together and went to my parents' house with those that could make it...then just relaxed at home the remainder of the day...beautiful day...sunny and in the 60's.
Found these quotes online that I used this year...summed up my feelings exactly.
"No one will ever know my strength of love for you all, after all you're the only ones who know what my heart sounds like from the inside"

"A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one can take"

LOVE!
Tyler posted on fb...."There are no words to describe how much my mother actually does for me.  She's always there for me through anything.  You are the best mom in the world!  I love you!  Happy Mother's Day!"
Trenton also posted on fb.... "Happy Mother's Day!  I am so thankful and appreciative to have you as my mom.  You're a true inspiration and role model.  I am glad I could spend the day with you."
And Gabi on Instagram... "Happy Mother's Day to the most kind, beautiful woman I know.  You are truly my best friend and I thank God every day for you.  I love you lots!"
SOOO very proud of my kiddos.
I asked Tyler to take a pic ... and it ended up being a photo opp

Love these women!

And my kids for always being able to put a smile on my face!

Ben's Birthday

Ben, Dave and the boys got together to golf at Eberhart Golf Course after Gabi's track meet...a little boy time for Ben's birthday.  Tyler came in first since he has been out already this year.  They had a great time.

John Glenn and Bremen

Mishawaka went 9-1 in the conference after beating both John Glenn and Bremen last night.  Mishawaka 81, Bremen 67 and Glenn 19
Gabi did the long jump, ran the 100m dash and the 4x100m relay all for JV again...