The local Lions Club held a music competition.

First place, heading to Super regions next weekend!

Holy moly, this kid!!

So this week he has been sick and loaded with work and preparing for district choir, but also he attended the Virginia Qualifier for National Speech and Debate. This is a huge deal with fierce competition Friday and Saturday, multiple rounds, allllllll day. You have to qualify to even get to this meet and then have to place 1-2-3 to advance to Nationals.

He was a great captain, helping Dominic, Gracie, and Lucas with their pieces. He gives so much time and effort to his teammates!! And folks…

He won the whole thing! Congratulations, Canton!! We love you!

Nationals here we come! (it’s actually Richmond this year so lucky!)

Adleigh had a great meet in Fredericksburg! Her first time medaling at this event!

Team place second! Adleigh was third on bars, fifth on beam, seventh on vault, and fifth overall!

What a successful conference! Mike was a trooper to chaperone!

Canton and SashaRyan won Top Actor awards. Canton has worked incredibly hard on his characterization of Pulitzer, this award means a lot. We are so proud of this show and these kids!

Liberty and I cheered on Adleigh Friday in Richmond. She placed third on the bars and the team placed first!

Wrapping up a great year!

We spent the day watching Home Alone, cooking, and hanging out. We reflected on our favorite memories of 2025–Canton’s state championships and the NYC were highly mentioned and memorable! Excited to share Christmas together tomorrow!

Latkes!