October 2026

 So much fun in October and so much to be grateful for! In the busy times of life it can feel overwhelming with so much to do, etc., but when I look back on each month, it warms my heart for the memories we were able to make!

Joden went into senior year with the mindset of having tons of fun. He has enjoyed going and cheering on his buddies at football games. Glad he was able to do so! 

Sunrises on our property are just amazing! And so was the Kaquin tub. Joden begged me to participate in the school pep rally. I had to get blind folded and have liquids thrown at me to see if I could guess what they were. Well Joden threw apple cider vinegar at my throat as hard as he could and chemically burnt my throat. It was awful. I was desperate for relief and had been wanting to try the Kaquin tub. It was amazing and I do think it helped me! 

We hosted the pre homecoming festivities this year. Both kids wanted to have people over and I was like YOLO. After the fact I did realize it will be the only dance that both kids go to together. So, I am glad we did it. The evening was beautiful and I think the kids had a blast! 

We had lots of volleyball in October! We won the Columbus Tournament, which was awesome! It truly was a fun group of girls and families and the girls kept growing all season long. Sadly we chose to play our worst volleyball in our district game, but it is what it is. Reeve always had family and friends to cheer her on! Super proud of her and excited to see what the next two years brings! 

Since it is Joden's senior year and wrestlers can't have team dinners, we decided to host one for the wrestlers at our house. We didn't have a huge group, but it was a perfect evening with beautiful weather again. Can't believe it is already Joden's senior season. I am just praying for a strong finish to all his hard work! 

I took a group of kiddos to UNO for a Ed Rising conference. We had a great turnout and survived:)

Millie is learning kennel and is pushing the boundaries while doing so! 

Joden helped Kati mow while Nate was away and got to love on his cousin Makenna:) And we got to help Blair celebrate her 7th birthday!

Halloween festivities included a party for Reeve, relaxing on the patio with the firepit, pumpkin carving, seeing Seussical the Musical, trick or treating with the Borowskis, and Joden got to go to the Husker game with Jarid and Aden to celebrate Jarid's birthday. Fun was had by all! 

 

September

 Lots of volleyball this month! Sprinkled in with family, celebrating Dan's 40th, and a new puppy:) So much to always be thankful for!

Mike and I went to the state fair and got to hang out with the Nate, Blair, and Quinn:)

Labor Day weekend fun! My sister stopped by with the dogs and the kids at this time did not know we would be getting this one:)

So much volleyball! Reeve has been a yo yo girl this year. She really never knows what will happen. Sometimes she plays and sometimes she doesn't. I am proud of her because she has had a great attitude! Keep grinding girl-God is working in and through you and we are so proud of you! Also thanks to family and friends who have come to cheer her on!

Mike helped Joden with his last minute Homecoming poster-ha:) And I got the front decorated all cute!

Each month of Joden's senior year we are doing something intentional as a family. The kids had never been to a Husker game. We were able to take them. It was so much fun because they were celebrating America's 250th year and also had a light show afterwards. It was the perfect game to take the kids to! The weather was another huge plus! 

Love the sunsets we get to see from the house!

Makenna and I got some awesome snuggles in!

We celebrated Dan's 40th. birthday! They hunted and I chilled at the house:)

We surprised the kids with our new puppy! We named her Millie:)