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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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