Summer(ish) - Week 13

Since we couldn't go to church on Sunday, we settled in for a family game of "Ticket to Ride." With 5 players, the train routes got a little tricky! Chelan won, like usual!

I got news on Monday morning that my Covid test was negative, like I thought it would be. I joined the district-wide meetings virtually, so I didn't miss anything. A year ago, I'm not sure any of us would have been able to figure out how to do that! Since the test was negative, Caiden and Cambry both got to go to their respective practices Monday afternoon - their first day. So far, sports are on for this fall.

The week was a mix of work time and meetings. In fact, on Wed., Janna and I led our first Trauma-Informed & Resiliency Training during the morning. Then, again on Thursday afternoon, Janna finished up with what we didn't get covered the previous day. This was a new role for me - to be up in front of everyone. I rarely speak up in staff meetings, let alone stand up and lead the entire district! Luckily, Janna had a lot of logistics figured out and kept it moving. I filled in the rest! We only have about 7 more of those to go! We continue to be thankful for the extra days to get ready for the year.

At home, the kids enjoyed a mix of free time, chores, farm work, lunches at grandparents' houses and some evening swimming. I think they are ready for school to actually begin - especially Delaney!

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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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