Duerksen Christmas

Caiden and Cambry finally got to meet their newest cousin, Finn, on New Year's Eve! Treg, Candace, Chayce and Finn arrived from CA that evening, and we enjoyed celebrating Christmas on New Year's Day. Finn is already 6 months old -- it's hard to believe we hadn't seen him in person before this! We had a good time while they were here and already we can't wait to see them again!

Chayce (2 1/2) plays with his new Bush Hog

Waiting to open presents with Uncle Treg

Cambry got a new cheerleading outfit from the McCabe's. She didn't want to take it off for about 2 days!

Cambry and Caiden enjoy time with Finn

While we were celebrating, Mace suggested we do a play. So, Grandma told the Christmas story while the children acted it out. Unfortunately the video I took of this did not work on here, so a picture will have to do! Mace is Joseph, Cambry is Mary, Finn is Baby Jesus, and Caiden is the wise man. Cale and Chayce were shepherds, but not pictured here! It was so sweet!

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Pre-Christmas Surprise

On Dec. 22, I woke up to Caiden not feeling well. In fact, he said he hadn't ever felt the kind of pain he was experiencing that morning. Reluctantly, I made an appointment. Long story, short - it was good he complained because he ended up having his appendix out that afternoon! It must have been at the very beginning stages and thankfully hadn't burst. So, we were in and out of the hospital by midnight that night. Maybe the worst part about the whole thing is that his wisdom teeth surgery had to be postponed since it was supposed to be the very next week. He'll go back to school minus an appendix, but still having his wisdom teeth until February 16! Pre-op Post-op

Spring Art

While Mrs. Schmidt was away on maternity leave during the spring, Mr. Novak (from Hesston) filled in for her. Since Cambry has her first 3 class periods in the art room, she got to know him very well and he mentioned several times how he appreciated Cambry's artistic style and way of thinking. He even let her paint a little bit on his own pieces! Cambry took several pieces to the WSL art festival in April. She came home with a first place finish in the graphic design category and an honorable mention in the computer design category. We are so thankful for the instruction she has received over the last 4 years in Goessel. Now, on to Hesston College with Professor Cross!

July Highlights

July was a slow, meandering stroll through mid-summer. Slow as it was, there were some highlights: Lots of raspberries to pick - what a delight! Kenya continues to grow and learn how to take walks: Delaney loved her week at Camp Menno! Delaney and Jenna attended the KSU Volleyball camp: All 5 of us were in the SAME place at the SAME time to attend a beautiful wedding! Cambry found success at the Marion Co. Fair one last time with 4 purples and 1 red on her photos. Two of those purples turned into a Reserve Grand Champion and Grand Champion in her respective classes. Fun fact, as an assistant, she sat with her future art professor as he judged photos! Delaney and I were "guest readers" at the little kids' Splish Splash Party at church: Last but not least - the Paris Olympics started! We watched the opening ceremony at Vanessa's. I took an olympic flag fruit pizza to share with everyone: Next up: a busy month of transitions!

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