April 2025 Update

We started the month with 3 straight days of tornado warnings. That wasn’t fun and no one really got much sleep but we were safe and that’s what matters. Crazy TN spring weather! But it’s been warmer and fun to play PB outside again.

This month we were finally able to celebrate Skylar’s accomplishment of achieving Eagle Scout – a lot gets put on hold during travel hockey season. She arranged all by herself for her Eagle Court of Honor to be held in a private hanger at the Lebanon Airport. Planning one of these events is not for the faint of heart but I pulled it off – with some help – and everything went great! We had quite a crowd too. I don’t think I’ll ever forget how surprised I was that I received not only a parent pin, but a “mentor” pin as well. It was a really special moment and it caught me off guard for sure. Skylar also received a tree as a gift (yes, an actual tree) from one of her leaders that they have been growing for her since she started in Scouts 6 years ago. Her support system is wild!

Skylar had a little adventure down to Disney with Ms. Paula as a pre-graduation celebration. They hit up Hollywood Studios, rode all her favorite rides, and even found the 2025 Mickey Graduation ears – a perfect souvenier!

For Easter, we popped down to Alabama to see my family but, specifically, I wanted to snuggle a baby. Again, because of hockey season, I hadn’t yet met my newest nephew. He was so precious. We did the full tour of seeing both sides of the family. Memorable moments were seeing Angie’s recently completed she-shed, playing wiffle ball in the backyard with the kids, dusky dark 4-wheeler ride, and checking out the local pickleball courts.