Fall Sports Wrap-Up

Well, it seems full-time teaching has taken a toll on keeping up with my blog! Last night, I had a chance to chat with almost all of my students' parents at p/t conferences. I actually enjoyed it, and the time flew by! Thankfully, today is a day off and I'm trying to catch up on things here at home.

Last week, both Cambry and Caiden finished up volleyball and football. Along with teaching, I took on coaching the 5th grade rec. volleyball team. It wasn't a huge time commitment and I really enjoyed seeing how much they improved. It still isn't Cambry's favorite thing, but I hope she continues in jr. high. The girls were amazing! They ended up 6-4, I think. It will be fun to watch them in the coming years!

Summer, Alece, Miranda, Jaicee, Liz, Alyson, Cambry,
Delaney ("manager")

Last Thursday was Caiden's last football game. They were so far ahead by halftime that Caiden got to play quarterback the whole 2nd half. He even scored 2 touchdowns! It was so much fun to watch and we appreciated the coaches allowing them to play when we could have 45-ed the other team easily! Those boys will be fun to watch as well - there are some talented 7th graders out there! (thanks to Dale Wiens for these photos).

#18 going after the defense! If I remember right, he didn't
quite get to him on time. . .

Life on the farm continues as well - it is finally dry enough to work in the fields. That means beans are being cut and wheat is being sown. In fact, Caiden is out on the tractor now planting all by himself! Yikes!! Soon enough, things outside will slow down and we'll settle into a new routine again. I am thankful for these days when I can catch my breath - even if it's a short breath!

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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!

Off and Running!

A month into the school year and everyone seems to be clicking along . . . at least for now! We caught up with Cambry today, now in a room of her own for the very first time! She is enjoying her esports team, particularly making the social media posts and taking pictures for the team. She gets some Rocket League time in as well! And she has access to the art building pretty much when she wants it! Caiden is doing his thing at K-State and at athletic events again. And Delaney is trying to do every possible activity available in high school. Of course, her top priority is volleyball, and right now, her team is 2nd overall in 1A-1 and recently won their home tournament for the first time since 2017! And, Kenya is growing like a weed!

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