Here's the highlights of the past few weeks, in no particular order!
- The school carnival was a huge success. The months of planning & worrying really paid off. Early estimates show that we will profit about $17,000!! Think of all the great stuff we can buy to help support our school!
- My mom is doing well after several weeks of recovering from her unexpected surgery. In fact, she is back to work this week. She is working half days until she's 100%.
- I went to parent's day for Allie's dance class. We got a sneak peek of her holiday ballet piece. She also got to show off some of her tap moves!
- Jake had 2 football games. One ended in a tie. The other was a win. Jake caught a "Hail Mary" pass and ran it in for a TD. He was pleased since there was extra family watching. Flag football season is over. Next year he will play tackle! Lord help me.
- Allie went to cheer camp. She learned some new CF cheers, spent time with friends and had a ball. She even brought home a ribbon.
- I went on a field trip with my 3rd graders. We spent a very chilly day at a teacher's farm. We picked pumpkins and corn. Went on a hike and a hay ride. It was a fun day, but boy was I tired that evening.
- We tailgated for last weekend's UNI Homecoming game. We had a great time with family and friends. It was cold outside, but warm in the Dome. UNI lost, which was disappointing.
- We had a houseful for Homecoming. My brother Michael & his family stayed with us. Scott's sister Kelley & her family spent time with us too. Fun was had by all!
- Jake had a couple of good soccer games. He lost in one, but scored 2 goals. They killed their last opponent 20-0 (or so). Jake had 4 goals and lots of nice assists. They looked really good.
- We are awaiting "flu-like symptoms" to hit our house. About 10% of the school is out with fevers, headaches & coughs. It is only a matter of time...
- My beautiful, new, granite counter tops were installed. I love, love, love them. They look perfect!
- I had a PTA meeting the other night. I don't think I signed up for any new committees.
- I received an email from a Kiwanis member the other day asking me to join their group. I actually said no. I'm getting better!!
- Plans for the Teddy Bear Tea are in full swing. I'm ready for the event to be over and I'm not doing it next year. Do you see a pattern?
- Allie spent an afternoon at her friend Carter's last week. She loves going on play dates!
- The kids are still very well in school. They are getting "A's & B's" on their work & I couldn't be more pleased.
- Upcoming events: a jewelry party at a friend's house, 2 basketball camps, last soccer game of the fall, staff party, Jake has a b-day party, Brownie meeting, 1st Communion meeting, religion classes, Trick or Treating at the hospital with Allie's class, Halloween parties at school (I'm taking a 1/2 day), Halloween, Jake starts basketball soon & I have Mamma Mia tickets with my favorite girls (you know who you are).
My island
My new counters
Drew sure knows how to tailgate.
Allie, Sami & Lauryn tailgate.
Allie & Sami at cheer camp.
Jake hands the ball off during his last flag football game.
Allie at ballet class.
