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

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:

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

Days With the Duerksens

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