Summer Update - August

The girls and I enjoyed a short getaway to KC with Grammy in early August. Delaney actually hasn't been in KC before, so she was especially excited. And Cambry has only been there a couple of times - once when she was only 6 weeks old!

We enjoyed our stay at the Sheraton on the Plaza - a hotel I was familiar with from an earlier girls' trip. We were only there for 2 nights, but the girls got 4 swims in - that's really what vacation is all about for them: the hotel and the swimming! We were in room 1111 - the 11th floor of 18! Delaney wasn't so sure about being up that high at first, but she soon got over it.

Our main stops included showing Grammy the public library - mainly the parking garage across the street. The walls are painted as if it is a giant bookshelf - just amazing! We also went to Crown Center, the aquarium, Hallmark Visitors' Center, the Cheesecake Factory, did some shopping, and arrived at the American Girl Store (as part of Delaney's birthday gift) on our way home. We also had a goal of taking as many 'fountain selfies' as possible. All in all, a fun-filled 2 days!

Plaza Fountain

Cheesecake Factory fountain

giant bouncy balls at Old Navy

Good ol' Maxine at Hallmark

The bow-making machine was a hit!

Too bright for Delaney - Crown Center fountain

Another fountain at Crown Center

Crayola Cafe for a snack

Pizza at the hotel is apparently becoming a tradition!

Night swimming - a must on vacation

Nelson Atkins Museum of Art - we didn't have time to go in,
but we explored the giant shuttlecocks for a bit

Delaney had some birthday money from her grandmas, so she chose to spend part of that money on getting her dolls' hair redone - both Camille and Kendall had a good brush-out and slightly new 'dos!

Kendall's hair, especially, needed help!

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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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