A cat in the family! Jasper adopted Marmalade last year, but too late to make the '23 letter. We all enjoy having her around; she likes Jasper and tolerates the rest of us.

And that's a wrap! After 37 years 7 months, and 20 days, Ken retired from the Washington Air National Guard in September.

Kyler got a "summer" job at Silverwood (an amusement park in Athol, Idaho), working backstage at the park's magic show. He stayed on and is continuing working there during the off-season.

Mallory Graduated from University High School in June and is now at Spokane Falls Community College. Go Squatch!

Jana, her parents, three aunts, and an uncle traipsed across Washington in September. Everyone sharing an elevator along with two other people and a piano was just one of many laughs and memories!

Jasper taught an early literacy program to incoming second graders for six weeks this summer. He's back at Sentinel High School now, in his third year as a resource teacher. He decided he prefers the high school setting- the littles are too wild for him!

Kyler bought a 3d Printer capable of running multiple colors, which runs more than it doesn't. His designs and imagination are limitless!

Jana had knee surgery in June, repairing Damage from an injury sustained in a fall in October 2023

After a long absence, Ken and Jana visited Seattle four times this year, Highlights included seen a friend's stage debut in My Fair Lady, attending a Mariners' game, brining Mallory along and watching Husky volleyball take on Nebraska in a sold-out arena, and celebrating a friend's birthday. All great trips, but the bst part was catching up with family and friends each time there.

Volleyball galore! Ken, Jana, and Mallory also went to Missoula in October for the Griz-Cat (Montana vs. Montana State) matchup. Jana and Mallory also saw the Griz at Eastern Washington, Washington State at Gonzaga, plus hit U-High's home games.

A highlight of Mallory's senior year: U-High won the coveted "Stinky Sneaker" at the rivalry basketball game / spirit competition against Central Valley, an event U-High last on in 2016. Way to go, Titans!

Ken, Jana, Kyler, and Mallory road-tripped to Missoula for Jasper's birthday in August. Zootown's Meagher Bar was a great place to celebrate!