As I noted last month, there would be more photos taken from our lake vacation which just finished about 4 weeks ago. One of those photos made Picture of the Month. Games are a big part of the family fun. Yahtzee was probably played most but spoons is a game which has a family tradition. Basically, spoons are laid out on the table - 1 fewer than the number of players. Cards are passed from 1 player to the next and when you get 4 of a kind you get to take a spoon. Others move as quickly as possible to grab the remaining spoons. The one without a spoon leaves the game. Repeat until you get a winner. It can get intense.
Lots of other photos from the vacation and more.
Good luck to all the students going back to school and to the teachers, a bunch of them in the family.
Several notes to remember from previous months--
Many of you know that my brother-in-law, Mickey, is dealing with kidney failure and is on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. Unfortunately that could take years. I want to reach out to all of you, over the age of 18 and in good health. If you're not aware, there is a National Kidney Registry which allows a living donor to help even if you are not a direct kidney match. Essentially, you can be screened and evaluated to be sure you're healthy enough to donate 1 of your 2 kidneys. Only the best candidates are allowed to continue and you definitely can choose to opt out at any time. The donated kidney can go into a national pool and Mickey jumps to the top of the list. Here's the link to the National Kidney Registry to begin that process. You would be doing great work. I'd be happy to answer any questions. I almost made it to the end of the evaluation process but did not make the cut. Thank you.
One NIL link for Charlie is here. Since the end of his freshman year, he's changed his number to 0.
The tremendous outpouring of support to 2 special causes in memory of Noah continues. Significant dollars have been directed to the Waukesha Catholic Tuition Assistance fund, plus a scholarship fund has been set up in Noah's name at Waukesha South High School. Noah is loved by so many. For those wishing to contribute to the scholarship fund, you can find further information here.
(Update 8/2022. In June 2022, 2 $1000 scholarships were awarded to graduating seniors.)
(Update 6/2023. In June 2023, 3 $1000 scholarships were awarded to graduating seniors.)
(Update 6/2024. In May 2024, 3 $1000 scholarships were awarded to graduating seniors.)
(Update 6/2025. In May 2025, 3 $1000 scholarships were awarded to graduating seniors.)
(Update 6/2026. In June 2026, 3 $1000 scholarships were awarded to graduating seniors.)
Enjoy the pictures!
