March 2021

 March has been a fun one!  We got to finally cross off some events that have been on hold for awhile.  

Dress up days at school are always fun!

March started off with a trip to Springfield, MO for Joden's gymnastics meet and to visit my sister.  This trip one year ago was literally the last normal 'thing' we did prior to all of this Covid journey.  Crazy to think it has already been a year.  We had a good time and Joden placed 2nd all around.  Side note-I have had some annoying, what I think are, after Covid symptoms and had a rough Saturday!  Not fun, but what do you do?

Hit up Branson on Friday and had some fun!

The first event we finally got to do was go on our Mexico trip!  We had planned to go with friends last May, then in December, and long story short we finally got to go for spring break.  It was definitely different due to the capacity at the resort, but we still had a great time.  The first full day we were there was Joden's birthday so that was fun!  As for me I had some good and bad moments.  Darn post Covid crap is annoying!

 

The day after we returned we had Joden's 12th birthday party!  He chose paintball again this year and they had some wet fun and enjoyed some delicious cupcakes.  Also, why is my first born 12 already?!?

This is complete exhaustion after his party and unfortunately we came back to lots of rain, which resulted in water in the basement!

My students are enjoying being in the classroom with students and the second picture is my new room arrangement-loving it!

Mom and dad moved to town-whoop whoop!  Also, the day mom came we celebrated her birthday at Red Lobster.  So excited they are here:)

Dinner group had been cancelled in February, so we finally got together mid March.  It was so great to be together!

Dance recital pictures-I am loving the first costume for jazz!

Softball is in full swing!  Love this girl:)

Finished March with another event that got cancelled last year-state gymnastics.  Since the meet was Sunday morning early in Papillion we went up early and spent the night/hung out with family in Lincoln.  It was a great weekend and Joden took home gold individually and for his team!  So proud of him and am very interested to see what the future holds. 

This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalm 118:24

February 2021

 February was truly a good month, getting to watch both kids do what they love!  Amidst Covid and life being different, I am incredibly grateful for the blessings and opportunities God has provided us!

February started off with a trip to Iowa City for gymnastics.  We honestly felt like we drove there Friday, grabbed pizza and beer, swam at the hotel, did gymnastics, and then drove home.  The weather was not great though and we wanted to get home before more snow came in on Sunday.  Overall we had a great time and Reeve stayed behind with her friend Brynnslee for basketball!

This was not his best meet, but he did fight through and ended up doing well in some events!

Due to Covid we ended Junior Islanders early so Reeve played basketball at the Y with me as her coach.  It ended up being a coed team, but they really did get a whole lot better and it really was fun!  As much as it is not as competitive I really do think Reeve grew a lot.  It must have been meant to be:)

Reeve and I quickly attended the Ash Wednesday service prior to dance:)

Joden had a meet in Papillion that we were not planning on getting a hotel room for, but the weather was not looking so great so we went up the night before.  We ended up having a great time as a family.  We got the room for $86, got the pool all to ourselves due to Covid, ordered in some sushi, played Dominoes, went to the gymnastics meet, and then finished our fun weekend and Valentine's Day with a delicious meal at Early Bird.  Joden had a great meet also, placing first all around and as a team!

Reeve enjoys taking random selfies on my phone:)

Due to abnormally cold temps we got a day off of school mainly because they were not sure if they could keep the power going at all the buildings.  So, I hung my laundry up to dry.  Also, that same week I had professional learning and had to go to a doctors appointment, so I took my computer along with me in the car to listen.  It really is amazing how you can stay so connected to it all with Zoom now!

 

My sister came to town for the weekend so we met up!  Hopefully soon she will just end up living here:)

We had planned to take this to dinner group, but we ended up having to cancel due to a friend getting Covid.  So, we made it to enjoy at home instead.  It was fun and delicious:)

We also moved Joden downstairs and are turning his old room into our office.  We are loving how it has turned out so far!  Love that Mike is good at these DIY projects:)

Borowskis were finally ready to go on a date so we told them they had to go try the Odyssey.  It was a fun night and felt so good to hang out with them:)

We are in the thick of gymnastics season!  Next meet was in Council Bluffs and due to Covid it was held on a Friday.  Joden and I ended up going down on Thursday night and stayed with Kastens.  Then we went to his meet first thing Friday and met Aunt Lisa in Lincoln for lunch prior to heading home.  It was a great day together.  As for his meet it was the worst one he has ever had:(. He fell off the high bar, which was scary, but luckily he was okay.  It a nutshell, he had three events go well and three go not so well.  He is growing and I do think that is interfering some with some of his events.  

We finished up the month with a date night for a beer and a theatre show!  It was a good one:)

 

Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

~Ephesians 5:20 

January 2021

 Life is hectic, so going with the top ten for the month of January!

I have been busy with work, added on a second job teaching a course for UNK, and coach Reeve's basketball and softball teams.  Also, there is the nightly activities, church on Sundays, gymnastics meets here and there, and we also squeeze in some fun from time to time:). Everyone always says you will miss it once it is gone, so it is important to embrace and learn what to say yes/no to!

My father in law gave me some cash for Christmas, so I went and had a facial done for some rest/relaxation after the crazy December we had!

Reeve used some of her Christmas money on a real life looking doll :)

Two work related highlights in January.  First one is I am starting a new role with UNK as an adjunct professor.  Thought why not give it a whirl.  Second one is my advanced education students have been given the opportunity to be practicum students out in classrooms this fall.  It is so amazing the opportunities they have been given!

 

After not getting to be with the Schumachers for Christmas, we got to enjoy some of them for a deer camp weekend!  It felt so good to spend time with our family:)

Date night to Mac's Creek vineyard in Lexington and while we were away Grandma Hiers took the kids to dinner with our niece Avery!

Final two pictures are gymnastics.  Reeve got to be the star student, which meant we got to come watch her.  Who would have ever thought that we would only get to see her once this whole year!  Then Joden had his first meet, but parents could not attend.  So sad, but luckily they did Zoom us in to watch!

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

~Matthew 6:33-34