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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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