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Summer in a Nutshell

Another summer flew by in a flash, and tomorrow I go back for my 7th consecutive year teaching middle school ELA in Goessel. This summer had its share of challenges (lightning strike, hail, HOT weather, well water pump problems), but overall, we did have time to relax and recharge before another busy school year. Here are some random photos from July and August. 

LOTS of swimming:

Wheat harvest was a bit of a bummer because some of it was hailed out, but we managed to enjoy the tradition anyway without a lot of setbacks.


One setback with 30 acres left to go - the header bar broke. 

Tracking Grandpa's return from the elevator.
More swimming:

Another trip to Camp Mennoscah


We worked to get Caiden ready for K-State. He moves in on August 17!

Coach Tang showed up at orientation!
This pile grew throughout the summer!
I worked on putting together some new bookshelves for my classroom.  Another painting project we completed was our new front porch railing (I just don't have pictures of it!)

Delaney enjoyed a week of volleyball in Hillsboro with her team.



We finally found a vehicle for Cambry on the 2nd try. She's all set for school now!
And, she found amazing success at the county fair - Grand AND Reserve Champion in her class of photography!
Delaney turned 12! She enjoyed her favorite mac and cheese at Panera after some shopping!

Caiden had his last dr. appointment with Dr. Patron. We were blessed to have him see Caiden through all 18 years of his childhood!

Looks like Caiden outgrew him!
And then Caiden smashed Delaney's finger in the front door - accidentally, of course! So, we drove back to Newton - this time, to the ER. We are definitely thankful for the doctors in our lives! I guess you could say we ended summer with a 'bang!'



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