Last Day of School 2020/2021 School Year

I failed to take pictures on the last day of school. Probably because we were all too excited to pause. But as I reflect, I realize how hard this year has been. From NTI, to going back on a hybrid schedule, to full time for Mason and 4 days a week for the girls- there have been lots of changes to student learning and the Hawkins crew did amazing!

The girls both ended the year with 4.0 GPAs and Mason got all 3s and 4s, and perfect attendance. 

School might never quite look like this again, and for that we are thankful! 

Mommy’s last day: May 28th

Kid’s last day: June 3rd

Raelee is Fully Vaccinated

Raelee received her second COVID shot on Sunday. While she had a slight headache and her arm hurt pretty bad, she handled it very well!  She’s ready for life to get back to “normal” and so are we!

Last Game- Bobcats 2021

Mason’s team lost in the final championship game with Jtown League on Friday. While it was a long, tough week for so many, I’m so proud of how Mason fought during this game. 

The team celebrated after at Recbar and had a blast!  

Mason’s 1st Bellarmine Basketball Camp

8:30-4:00 every day last week, Mason and several of his Bobcat teammates attended the Bellarmine Boys Basketball Camp at Knight’s Hall. 

His 5 on 5 team ended the week as champions for 5th grade and he won a knockout game among 5th graders that week, too. He was exhausted!  Especially on Thursday going from camp all day to practice with the Bobcats AND on Friday, going from camp all day to his championship game for Jtown League with the Bobcats. 

So proud of his hard work!

Raelee’s 2021 Summer Redo

Raelee’s 2020 summer was awful. And while 2020 in general was awful for most, her’s was especially challenging. So this summer we’re making the most of it!  She has spent a great amount of time with friends, began running XC again, hanging with her team at the Christmas’ house, and even hosted a party where about 40 people came!  

Raelee’s Lupus Journey- 1 Year Later

What a year. We are so proud of how tenacious and determined Raelee has been this past year. It’s crazy how far she has come since her symptoms began, Memorial Day Weekend 2020. Since then, hospitalization, nightly fevers, steroids, a diagnosis, diet changes, Retuximab infusions, Benlysta, vitamins, green smoothies, rest, exercise, IPL, micro needling, dermal infusions, and everything in between has led her to a remission period. She is the strongest person I know. We created a video for her one year later, gave flowers and wrote her messages of encouragement and pride. 

We headed to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital to meet with Dr. Lovell in Rheumatology on May 19, 2021. During our appointment on the 20th, he examined her, had lengthy conversations about how she felt and made his own recommendations. We proceeded with eliminating Cellcept medication due to her labs (which were amazing) from April. She is on her way. 

Keep fighting! 

BEHS Takes State & 2021 Cheer Banquet

BEHS also takes state! 

Jordyn knows how blessed she is to be a part of this amazing team. Not only are they extremely talented, they are crazy smart too!  Jordyn walked away with her first high school varsity letter and an award for maintaining a 4.0 GPA her freshman year. She was asked by Makayla McMichael to give her senior send-off speech. It was honor for sure. Jordyn is really going to miss her. ❤️

Mason & the Bobcats- Jtown League 2021

Mason has improved a great deal this season. He works on shooting, defensive drills, and dribbling drills, as well as runs, every day. His work ethic at 10 years old is better than most adults. We are so proud of his ability to work through challenges, be a leader on his team, and stay humble. 

Bullitt East Cheer Wins Nationals!

Bullitt County has THREE National Championship Cheer teams in three different divisions in 2021. Eastside won Large Middle School, Bullitt Central won Small All Girl High School, and BEHS won Super Large All Girl. Despite issues with quarantines and everything else that came off of cheering through a pandemic year, the girls did it!  We can’t wait to compete in person in 2022!

Jordyn Cheers at Rupp!

It’s not often that high girls’ and boys’ basketball teams make it to the Sweet 16. But, in 2021, Bullitt East did! Jordyn got the opportunity to cheer at Rupp and the experience was amazing!