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

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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