Another Year Begins

Yesterday marked the first day of another new school year - 1st and 3rd grades! No tears shed, just excited, slightly nervous children. The day before school, Cambry wasn't sure she really wanted to go back, but yesterday morning she said, "During the night I decided I want to go!"

All reports were good when they got home - the first news being, "Mom, we're almost the first ones off the bus!" That is big news since they are quite used to being one of the first on in the morning and last off after school. Cambry told me there are 2 new children in her class. Caiden was excited because he's sitting next to Logan and Jacob - two of his good friends. Of course my response was, "Are you sure you can handle it?" Once a teacher, always a teacher, I guess!

I've been looking forward to quieter days with Delaney. I wondered how Delaney would respond to them being gone all day. It took her a while, but mid-morning she asked, "Where Caiden go? Where Cambry go?" She really had quite a strange day - much clingier and whinier than normal. However, I think she may be working on some teeth, so that may have contributed to her behavior.

Here's to a great year!

We have another new bus driver this year. His name
is Morris, and he's actually our pastor's husband.
Cambry, of course, found a flower in the pasture to
give him. She's always so thoughtful!

He's actually smiling - kind of!

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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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