And Then Came Spring

A slow winter usually leads to a very busy spring, and this year was no exception as we looked forward to quiz bowl, spring break, track season, and one last golf season! Quiz Bowl: Both the 7th grade and 8th grade teams ended the season as League Champs!

Spring Break Girls' Trip to Waco, TX: Grammy, Vanessa, Delaney, and I took a little road trip down to Waco to see the Silos at Magnolia Market. We also stepped onto the Baylor University Campus (in our K-State gear, of course), toured the Dr. Pepper Museum, and enjoyed a cute little VRBO. We made our first stop at a Buccee's Gas Station as well (one of those "we might as well since we're here" kind of stops)!

K-State Women's Basketball made it into the NCAA tournament, and they ended up hosting the first and second rounds in Manhattan! We jumped at the chance to go, and even though they lost that game, it was sure a fun atmosphere!

Cambry's last golf season wrapped up and she felt like she had improved since her Freshman year. She even participated in her first "solo" golf meet at Pretty Prairie on her last day of the season. Way to go, Cambry, for sticking it out and working to improve!

Delaney had one monstrous track season, going undefeated in all 4 of her events: TJ, 200 meter hurdles, 100 meter hurdles, and the medley relay. In fact, she now has the new school and league records in ALL of those! She also ended the year with the top middle school girls TJ distance in the state of Kansas at 34'9"! Wow - what will high school bring for this one?

Cambry had a blast on her senior trip to Branson, MO. This class had so much money that they got to stay for 2 nights in a pretty luxurious resort! We are thankful for this awesome experience for her and for their chaperones, Janna and Duane Duerksen!

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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!

Days With the Duerksens

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