Christmas Programs

December brought an abundance of music. Delaney's school program was delightful! Her part of the program featured the third graders doing some special things since they were the oldest for that group. Delaney even filled in last minute on the jingle bells for a sick classmate, and did a fabulous job! We were happy to see her up there as she had missed 3 days of school previously with a fever (and even fainted during one of their practices - quite the excitement)! Thanks to Mr. Wiens for the first three pictures - it turns out I couldn't see Delaney during the whole program because she was right in front of Mrs. Brubaker! :)

green bell in the middle

Best friends - Quinli and Delaney

Delaney's teacher, Mr. Wiens

Caiden's music concert was also excellent this year. I don't think I had been to a high school Christmas concert since I was in college! The choir is very large this year, and it appears Mr. Unruh expects much from them. It definitely showed during the concert. I even got up on stage with other community members and parents to sing the "Hallelujah Chorus" together - a long-standing tradition at our high school!

Proof I was on stage (second row, talking to Rachael Burkholder who
is turned around)

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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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