Harvest of Harmony Parade

Dylan

Brandon

We went to the Harvest of Harmony parade Saturday to support our schools marching band. The boys are both in high school this year and so they both marched. It was a very cold day but fun to watch them marching by.

Volleyball

Courtney had just bumped the ball, see it at the top of the picture?

Courtney had her first 7th grade volleyball game on September 20. The first 2 pictures were from that game which they ended up losing. The next pictures are from their 2nd game which they won and were very excited about that. Courtney loves volleyball and has sure enjoyed the season so far.

Husker Game

Bryan and Brandon went to Husker game on Sept 4. The night before we stayed at the husker headquarter hotel Em*bassy Suites in downtown. They have pre-game festivities the night before a game there. Chelsey & Brittney got their picture taken with Lil Red and we also got to see the hot dog shooter.

Tanking

Where but in Nebraska can you ride a cattle tank down a river with good friends, lunch and lots of snacks, and a cooler full of pop?? We had a great time!! The kids didn't really ride much they floated or walked down most of the way. I think this needs to be a yearly summer activity???!!

16 years old!!!

Playing with his sister in the sand

How can 16 years have gone by so fast?? I can't believe that Brandon is 16 already. He wanted to celebrate his birthday by going to a Nebraska Cornhusker game, so he and Bryan went for the opening game on September 4th. We went to Lincoln the night before and spent the night at the Em*bassy Suites in downtown Lincoln and then they went to the game the next day. The day of his birthday he wanted to go to the river so we invited the "cousins" to come and they all had a really fun time. We celebrated with gifts and cake in the evening. The highlight was getting his drivers license on the following tuesday!! Happy 16th Birthday--Brandon!!!!

1st Day of School

Chelsey's 1st day of Kindergarten

Brittney, 4th grade

Courtney, 7th grade

Dylan, freshman

Brandon, Sophomore

Kendall & Chelsey

Courtney and Jadyn

Waiting in line to go to their classroom

School started and we had a couple of firsts in our family. Chelsey's 1st day of school in kindergarten and Dylan's first day of high school. Chelsey was a little nervous going to school but she had her good friend Kendall with her so that helped a lot. Most of the kids in her class had gone to preschool but she didn't and so didn't know what to expect. She was excited to come and tell me all about her first day and has been excited everyday since also. She is pretty worn out by the end of the day. It is going to be a big adjustment for me also as I don't have anybody at home anymore. I have had kids home for the past 16 years, now hopefully I can get some long overdue projects done.

My brother, see what I had to live with all my life!!!

On Sunday I went to Omaha to meet with Don & Angie for lunch. We met at Cul*vers which was a lot of fun. My brother is a comedian want to be.....doesn't that just make a sister proud?!!

Tennessee Trip

Bryan and Brandon arrived home from their missions trip about 3:00 AM July 31, they had a great trip. A few things that they did were help with some painting and other projects at a church, work at the Nashville rescue mission, hand out food to the homeless, and just try to meet people and share Jesus with them wherever they went. It was a growing experience for Brandon and his excitement for Jesus is great!! I sure hope that the light doesn't fade and that he and the whole group are really fired up to share Jesus wherever they are.