Family Update

I am having trouble keeping up with the blog, but there are lots of great things happening in the family. Dillon recently finished his football season and has started wrestling practice. His first meet is Nov. 20th. Delaney finished up her fitness club and volleyball season. Donovan and Dillon are both working hard in scouts. Dillon is ready to start working on his eagle badge requirements!

Terry is working hard on the farm doing lots of endless jobs that we are thankful for but not very exciting or glamorous. I am still doing my Master's courses and trying to keep my head above water.

Today, I am thankful that all of the laundry is done and we were able to find time clean the glass on the front door. (thanks Laney!) It is the little things that we celebrate!

Donovan is a Wolf

Delaney was trying out Donovan's new hat at the cub scout harvest dinner this weekend.



Donovan recently met the requirements for his bobcat badge, so he is now a Wolf rank for cub scouts. At the harvest dinner on Saturday, he was asked what he liked best about cub scouts and he said getting to be a boy scout. He really wants to be a boy scout like his big brother!

Sunday Fun

Today is the first day of Terry's vacation and he had a great idea of how to spend the day. After breakfast we packed a lunch and headed to the city lake for fishing and fun. We all had a great time and on several occasions I remarked that Terry's idea was genius. I didn't fish, but basked in the sun like a cat ready a really fluffy book...my master's class just ended and the next ones start on Monday.

The kids had fun fishing and playing on a huge tree stump in the water about 6 feet from the shore. They used a thin wooden plank that someone had nicely left to walk over to the stump. Again, no camera for the trip, so all I have are grainy cell phone photos to document our great day.

AND Terry caught the most fish! Delaney caught the smallest.

Second Victory

Delaney's volleyball team had their second victory this weekend. They won all three matches! She did a great job and her serves are improving. The coach even remarked to her that she was really getting into the game and going after the ball. The coach also told me that she loves having Delaney because she is always ready to play ball and doesn't horse around. We have found a sport for Delaney!

Dillon's Trackmaker

Friday, Dillon received a Trackmaker award from the school board. The Trackmaker award is the highest award given to a student or teacher from the school board. Dillon received his for scoring advanced on the state math standardized test. He graciously allowed me to take a picture using my cell phone, because once again, mine was left at home. Wish the quality of the pic was better.

Pep Assembly for Football

We don't see Dillon laugh like this much anymore, but I caught it while he was being introduced during the pep assembly at school. A priceless shot of a moody middle schooler.

Fun on the hay

While Terry was moving hay bales today, the kids and dogs enjoyed the new play area. These are from a phone camera, but I think you will see how much fun they had!

Volleyball Game

Laney had a volleyball game on Saturday and she did a great job of serving this week. She had a run of serves that neted the team 5 points. They had their first victory this weekend. Dono was nice enough to take all of the pictures.

October Fun

Today was the first day in a month that we were at home all day doing family stuff around the house. Most of the stuff was not fun, like laundry, mowing, and homework. This evening Dono and Dill started a fire for us. Dono is the one with the patience and worked very diligently to get the fire started and keep it going. Terry also helped by gathering wood for the fire. It was a great evening!