Ready for Year 3 in Corvallis

Once Camden was settled in Ames, it was time to head west to Corvallis!

Emma moved into her first house/duplex with 2 of her besties. Chris was in complete "Dad Mode" helping her move in and assembling furniture 

Emma had her first work event Thursday afternoon. Chris dropped her off and headed out on a L-O-N-G hike

Oregon State Men's Soccer Game

A quick trip to one of Chris' all time favorite places in Newport

Dinner at Sky High Brewery

Kira, Eric, and Chris

Grace, Shelby, Emma, and Chris

Breakfast after Saturday morning Mass

A visit with Ella in Portland

See you in December! 💕

Becoming a Cyclone

One of Camden's good friends commented, "Most unexpected switch up of all time" on his choice to go to Iowa State University. 

All summer we watched his excitement grow and before we knew it...move in day arrived!

His new home: Willow Hall

Air Force ROTC Orientation started a few days early so it was very quiet when he moved in

First trip to the book store

Emma was a HUGE help setting up Camden's room

Hugs good-bye

Roommates: Will and Camden

August 18, 2025

First day of college

Sporting his new AFROTC polo shirt to the 4th day of classes

Kasparek Cousins Reunion 2025

The Kasparek cousins squeezed in a whole lot of fun the 48 hours they got to spend with each other💗

Cole has officially passed Emma🙌

She may be the oldest, but she is about to be the shortest! 

Pops, Cole, and Camden went golfing

Bailey, Babi, and Emma

2025 edition of the cousin photo shoot 

 

The brothers

Chris, Butch, Marie, Casey, and Tim

Uncle Casey

Love these Kasparek kiddos!

Cheering on Bailey at her gymnastics camp performance before heading to Central Iowa

Italian Summer Family Finale

A few more highlights of the end of our Italian summer...

Camden had a VIP caddy/driver one afternoon at Carney Park

Morning reading on the porch

Emma's day in Rome with Luca & Amber

I got off the plane from the States and went straight to my new 5th grade classroom. Luckily I had some help setting up and organizing😍

Framily pool party and BBQ 

Emma, Luca, Thomas, and Camden

 Making sure Coach Davis gets the perfect serving of dessert

Gabriella and Chris

All summer I wanted to recreate this picture from our first year in Naples...

Saying "see you later" to their favorite pup💔