September 2021 Happenings

 

Laikyn Schaefer got married over Labor Day weekend.  We were excited to go to a family wedding and celebrate.  We loved the personal touches at the reception like Grandma Schaefer's wedding gown and a candle to remember Dad.  On the way home Mom wanted to stop at Field of Dreams.  Colyn and Lanie ran the bases.

So much of our fall has been about football.  Carter is the starting Center and has been playing really well.  He's enjoying being with his friends on the team.

The first day of school was the Tuesday after Labor Day this year.  An extra long summer was very much needed by this teacher.  This will be the last, first day of school at Nevada for Carter.  We are so glad that the kids are able to go back to school in person and be around their friends.

So blessed to be able to teach with these lovely ladies!  This year we added another 1st/2nd grade Multi-Age section and that brought Mrs. Eilbeck to our team.

Another fall with a student teacher, Ms. Whipple.  First experience having a student teacher for an entire semester.  Very worthwhile for the student!

Lanie was highlighted on KCCI for their weekly highschool sports update.  The newscaster came and interviewed her, her coach, and the team captain.  He did a really nice job on the story and even figured out that I used to be a cheerleader here in Nevada:)

We got to go camping with Uncle Rick, Aunt Lauri and Mom at Hickory Grove mid-September.  Shannon, Groat kids, Sorems and Lynchs came out on Saturday night to visit.  Uncle Rick smoked ribs and pork chops.  We had so much yummy food!  Hopefully this continues to be an annual event.  

Nevada's Homecoming week was full of lots of good memories.  Both kids were in the homecoming parade.  I was able to sneak away for the Pep Rally at the high school.  Both kids came for breakfast with Central kids on Friday.  Camden's mom had our senior boys' faces turned into fat heads on a yard stick that were fun to hold up during the game.  Saturday was the homecoming dance.  We found out Friday that Carter was going with Peyton.  He was happy and they were very sweet during pictures at our house.  Her mom even fb messaged me that she was very impressed that Carter waited for Peyton to get int he house before pulling out the driveway when he dropped her off.