Delaney's Brother and Sister

I really can't say enough about how impressed I've been with Caiden and Cambry since Delaney was born almost 4 weeks ago. I have to admit, I was expecting extra crying, whining, and even potty training regression from our 4 year old. However, it's been the complete opposite. Caiden adores his baby sister and squeezes in as much time with her as possible in the evenings. Cambry continues to be my diaper helper - racing off to get a diaper and wipes for every change. They smother her with kisses and squeezes, (even when she's asleep -- much to my chagrin (sp?))! Cambry hasn't had a single potty accident since Delaney arrived -- quite the opposite of what we experienced this summer before her arrival! Tonight, Caiden even got Cambry's bath ready for her since I was feeding Delaney. He seems so grown up all of a sudden!

At bedtime, the kids always ask if Delaney can come up for story and prayers. She has to take a turn on each of their beds before we take her back down -- so sweet! We can't wait until she can return the love back to them!

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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

Mid-Summer Happenings

I'm trying to remember that I craved "slow and easy" days during the school year, and I feel like that's what I've had this summer. It has been refreshing to wake up in the morning and have a flexible to-do list; although I have to admit that some days do feel long. I suppose that helps me appreciate my teaching job! In not particular order, here's what we've been up to: Endless fixing and revamping in the shop: Digging up potatoes and pulling up a generous onion crop! Look at the size of that potato! The 4th of July fireworks were outdone by the sky this year! Enjoying my walks at sunset: Many, many green beans to can and pickle. Thanks to the girls for cleaning and stemming them! I had been keeping tabs on an Oriole nest near the garden, and one Sunday, I witnessed the "fly-away!" It was a noisy affair as the parents and babies kept calling back and forth. I almost can't get over the fact that I had time to stand and watch the whole affair

League Champs!!

Delaney and her teammates had an amazing volleyball season! They ended the season undefeated in the Wheat State League, and they only lost 2 matches overall. They had a notable win over Moundridge, 2 wins over Elyria, and THREE wins over Little River - all teams we have had trouble with in the past. They were so fun to watch, working as a team and developing throughout the season, and they ended as the league tournament champs. Thanks to Raechel Boese and Tara Churchill for their work with these ladies. What a fantastic way to end Delaney's middle school volleyball days! The immediate aftermath of a 3-set win over Elyria for the League Championship! A Team 8th Graders Team Selfie Coaches Churchill and Boese Scenes from the BIG win over Moundridge:

Days With the Duerksens

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