Michael

Michael graduated from 8th grade.  He has always been diligent and conscientious with his studies, which showed as he was one of a handful of students recognized for attaining a 4.0 across all three years of middle school.  Now both our children are in high school!

The week after graduation, Michael celebrated his birthday.  He is 15, 6 feet tall, and sports  a size 14 shoe.  He plays for the 9th grade Scott County High School team, which practices and competes during the summer.  They were attending team camp the week of Michael's birthday, but he came home in between games on his birthday to briefly celebrate.

Michael's team continues the powerhouse tradition of Scott County high school basketball by winning a recent tournament.  Michael's select team placed 2nd in a recent tournament.  If you ever want to watch Michael score and score and score, I have 8349346 videos you can watch.  You will be in awe!










Michael went to Florida as a graduation gift.  The gift was mostly from his friend Daniel, who invited him to spend a week with his family in Panama City.  They played basketball at 2 a.m., did some swimming, digging (reminiscent of Stuart Seely Sprague and Cave Run Lake), and eating out.  They remained in close contact with all their female friends through their phones, by turning their backs on the beautiful blue ocean while on a boat!

Michael came back 8 days later, tan, relaxed, and rested.  We missed him but were so excited for him as this is the furthest he has traveled without us.  He had several funny stories to tell, and I bet he really loved not having to turn in his phone to his parents every night.

Michael makes us laugh with his humor, appreciative of his work ethic with his school work, shake our heads in wonder as we watch him continue to improve as a basketball player.  We are always proud.