2020

January is here and 2020 has begun! One of our newest adventures is gymnastics and so far we have enjoyed it:). As many of us always are, we are curious to see what our future holds with Joden and his love of gymnastics!

It was time for a group photo for dinner group...10 years strong!

We have changed some over the years, but of course those who moved away join us when they can.

First gymnastics meet went great in our eyes.  We had no clue what to expect and loved that Joden did great in some events, okay in some, and definitely room for growth in some.  Overall his team placed 2nd, which is awesome!

Places:  5th all around, 1st high bar, 2nd floor, 3rd rings

 

While we were in Council Bluffs for gymnastics, Reeve was prepping for a show choir performance.  This is one of my students, Sophia, and she helped me with Reeve that day.  Reeve loved this and is looking forward to being in it again in the future!

This fall was basketball league and after break we have three tournaments scheduled.  So far we have played in two.  We definitely have room for growth, but we also have improved a lot!!

 Of course I love #8 a lot!  Looking forward to watching her grow as a player:)

 Team celebration at Valentino's!  Lots of sugar was consumed:)

Kati made the journey to Lincoln from Carbondale on her last week off for maternity leave.  We joined her in Lincoln one night for a girls night out.  We had a low key, fun night!

After she finished up her time in Lincoln, she visited us in Grand Island.  We loved on Blair and enjoyed some sushi!

Our second gymnastics meet was in Kansas City!  We had lots of fun:

-Mike woke up with multiple spider bites :) Got our room comped for night #2.

-Joden got 1st on high bar, 2nd on rings, 3rd on parallel bar, 6th overall, and 2nd for team

-Hit up the American Girl Doll store, which was amazing

-Ate some delicious rolled ice cream

-Ran around the hotel and enjoyed happy hour

-On the way home had lunch in Lincoln with family

-Attended the Husker mens gymnastics meet

It was a great weekend for sure!

 We had so much fun the kids passed out before 8pm!  

 Although life is incredibly busy, sometimes stressful, pulls us away from what we should focus on, my heart truly is grateful for all of it!  The kids are growing up so quickly and I know we will never get these years back.  So, within reason, we will live them to the fullest and embrace all the moments these years bring.  

I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.

Psalm 9:1

December

What a joy December always brings!  Thankful for our time with family and the celebration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ🙌

Started off December getting to watch our niece Olivia while her parents were in Mexico!  We loved having her and were quickly reminded how much work little ones are:)

Still letting Santa know what they want for Christmas :)

Our couples Bible Study group adopted a family for Christmas and enjoyed some time together wrapping their gifts!  

Christmas vibes all around:). 

Joden had a gymnastics clinic in Papillion on a Sunday so we grabbed a quick lunch, which Joden thought was amazing because the kids got to build their own dessert.  Then the next morning are the wounds from being a gymnast!  

Got some cheap shirts at Old Navy and I love this one for sure!

Mike and Joden snuck away on a Monday night to go see Finn's orchestra concert:)

Odyssey date for dinner group!  As always it was amazing:)

 

 Church program for Joden, crazy sweater day for mom, and Gates school program...crazy to think this is the last year for Joden!!  

Movie date in bed with this cutie!

Miles--pretty much like our cousin/nephew!  He really liked his green apple sucker at the basketball game;)

Family date day...aka Sunday Funday.  We got blessed with a beautiful day for a women's Husker basketball game, ice skating, beers, and Blue Sushi for dinner.  We had a blast and hopefully we can do more of these in our future!

 Christmas with my family!  We hosted Christmas Eve and went to my sisters for Christmas Day.

Santa accidentally got the wrong size of boxers...4XL!

 

Fun with cousins while they were here-movies, bowling, skating, and hanging out!

Us adults snuck away to the Odyssey...again, so yummy!

Got some snow over break-thought this tree outside our window was beautiful!

Christmas break dates-Joden went to the movie and duck hunting with dad.  Reeve had coffee with mom!

After attending the gala the last two years we decided to just enjoy a night at home in our sweats with some friends/family.  We had a great time!

Psalm 96: 1-3

At the dawn of the new year I'm filled with hope for what is to come, and I have thankfulness in my heart for what has already passed. I pray that I will keep my focus where it needs to be this year and that we'll all have a year filled with joy, love and happiness.