This week seems quite uneventful in comparison to the recent few. We do enjoy them when they happen. Post homecoming quiet. Jordan's car was able to be back in the driveway and no crazy dress up days or dances to anticipate.
Only 2 XC meets this week. Jordan ran at Nodaway Valley on Monday. Continued with an upper respiratory infection so did struggle a bit during the run. Ran a 19:01 and brought home some hardware for a 17th place finish. It poured rain while they ran! Both our varsity and JV teams brought home the 1st place trophy! Way to go boys. Abbey ran on Thursday which Dana and I both had to miss. Makes me almost physically sick to miss the kids events but she was so understanding! She, of course, ran a great time of 18:10. Her second best time. They both run at the conference meet next week. Abbey is especially excited about this meet as she likes the course and it was where she ran her fastest time. We hope she does is again!
After 1 week of early morning practices Abbey informed us that she secured herself a spot in the show choir. Both of us were so excited for her. She loves to perform. Next week starts early morning practices on Mondays and Thursdays. Can't wait for their first performance. She also went to see The Hobbit at the Des Moines Playhouse with Aunt Karen yesterday. She loved the show and really enjoys time with Karen, who is a pseudo-grandma to my kids. If I know those two, plans are already underway for the next show.
Carson and Emma got to enjoy a week with no sporting events. I figured it was time to give them a break when Carson was asking everyday when picked up from school if they had to go to a "track meet" or not and when I said "no" his was response was pretty jubilant. School is going well for both of them. Carson went to the fire station to check out our "community helpers" and Thursday his class got to have a pajama party for "filling their lilypads". Something that happens when they are good as a class. He was amazed that he got to wear his jammies outside. He thought that was the best. They kids didn't have school on Friday. (teacher workday to prepare for next weeks conferences) Kids were happy!
Dana and I spent a crazy Friday night in the concession stand at the high school football game. (I know...livin' on the edge!) That stand really rocks! We were always busy. I spent it putting together and wrapping burgers, chicken, pork, and ribeye sandwiches. Dana spent it at the window taking money. DC-G lost to Boone by a large margin! Jordan had about 15 people over after the game to watch a movie. He also put in a couple of shifts at work this weekend and spent time with Kelli.
Saturday I made a quick batch of Snickerdoodles for the Punt,Pass and Kick Fundraiser for After Prom and then Dana, I and Emma headed for the lake with the boat in tow. It was a bit windy but we stayed close to the dam and just floated and enjoyed the weather for about 4 hours. Dana and I snuck away for sushi on Saturday evening. Yummy! Love that we can put the little two to bed and then sneak out for a quick bite. We usually miss the wait then.
Sunday Dana waxed the boat and prepared it for winter storage and mowed lawn. The kids played outside the whole day and I spent the day on the couch and in bed not feeling well. Fever, aches....something viral I am sure. Feeling a bit better today. Hope this isn't a prequel of the sick season!
Very few pictures this week. All of Jordan at the Nodaway Valley meet. Enjoy!
