March 2023

 March is an exciting month each year because of Joden's birthday and spring break!  This year did not disappoint.

What a difference braces make!  Love his results and he only had to wear them for one year and five months!

I was really wanting to go to state basketball with Reeve this year and when I found out my hometown, Sidney, made it, we had to go.  Luckily it was at night.  It was such a fun game and they pulled out the win!

Overnight in Omaha with some dear friends!  Halpines were supposed to join us, but had a sitter have to back out due to being sick.  We missed them lots, but did have a good time.

Spring break week!  Mike and I squeezed in a movie date.  We saw Jesus Revolution.  It was a great movie and I am glad we had time to go together!

Meanwhile, Joden got to go to DC with some other 8th graders from his middle school.  They had a blast and I am grateful he had this opportunity to go.  

Joden's birthday always falls over our spring break.  He turned 14.  He celebrated with a movie, dinner at Valentinos, gaming with his buddies, and a sleepover.  They had a blast!

The second weekend of spring break we had to go to Omaha for show choir and dance.  Reeve and I got to hang out that Friday for a bit while Joden traveled there with his show choir group.

Annual dance pictures!  This is her hip hop outfit.

Happy birthday to my mom!  We enjoyed dinner at the Saddle Club.

Horse races with my book club group for Katie's 40th birthday!

This dude is never a dull moment.  This was a snapshot of him being obnoxious at Reeve's volleyball tournament in Minden.

They got first place!

Reeve got glasses for school and here is a snapshot of her notes to herself in her room::)

My students taught some lessons to another pathway at school.  They did awesome and I was so proud of them!

One more over night in Lincoln for a show at the Lied.  We saw The Book of Mormon.  It was definitely rated R and was very comical!  We had a good time with friends.

Random snow dump at the end of March :)

These two finally got to see each other.  These two spend a lot of time together in the summer because Avery comes here to visit her dad.  During the year she comes every other weekend, but it had been a long time since they were able to connect.  Love their friendship and I hope they can be lifelong friends!

My father in law gave me some money for my birthday/Christmas gift.  So, I went and got a hydro facial.  It was glorious!

Mike has been getting up to work out with me in the mornings!  

Cheeseburger pizza on sourdough turned out great!

Several of my students were in the musical at GISH.  Mike and I went to the show for a date and we loved it!  It has such a great story line and the kids did an awesome job:)

February 2023

 Lots of fun in February!  Best of all was Joden's confirmation.  So grateful that confirmation is that continuation of growing your relationship with God.  We love the path Joden Is on and we sure hope he continues to walk with God, becoming closer to Him everyday!

Due to dance in Omaha on a Sunday, we decided to go hang with some family the Saturday prior.  We enjoyed some sushi and hit up a few places for some cocktails.    

First dance competition of the year was fun and the girls did great!  Love how Reeve's friendship with Eleanor has grown through dance:)

Teambuilder fun and on the right is my student Perla who is doing her practicum in a high school art class.  I really do love my job:)

All my friends are turning 40!  I am grateful I was able to help this gem celebrate.  Grateful that I have gotten to know Nicole and her family.

Joden applied for National Honor Society and was accepted.  We are super proud of his hard work and are hopeful he continues on this path in high school!

Super Bowl party at our house with family and friends!  We had a great time:)

Decided to try a color I normally would not, but one that is in my season.  I have actually really loved it!

The kids' Christmas present was a memory.  We skied at Snowy Range, stayed one night in Greeley with the Anderson's, and then had a cabin for several nights in Estes Park.  We had such a great time and enjoyed getting to spend a few days with the Anderson's.  

Show choir again this year for Joden.  It was really fun to watch them.  Choreography was pretty good, but in the gym it was hard to hear what they were saying.  Super glad Joden does what he wants and doesn't worry a whole lot who might be there.  

Joden also was a manager for the first ever girls wrestling team.  He really enjoyed it!

Reeve missed the first volleyball tournament due to dance.  This was their second tournament and they got first in the silver bracket.  Looking forward to seeing them hopefully get more aggressive as they go!

A part of confirmation was that all of the kids had to read a faith statement that addressed if you were asked who Jesus is, what would you say.  All of the kids did great and I love how brave they all were to speak in front of a large group!

Joden has had lots of bloody noses, so we tried some acupuncture with light therapy.  Hopeful that this helps out!  We sure do love Dr. G in Grand Island:)

January 2023

 January often seems like a long month, but it was a good one!

Date with dad to the movie:)

Makeup choir concert that had gotten cancelled due to weather.  

Got to cheer on our niece Delayna:)

Dance showcase!

Dance makeup is intense!

Food is one of my love languages and I love making tasty meals that are healthy!

Joden got to go to GISH for choir to do a clinic with the high schoolers!  It is surreal to think he will start high school next year.

Love finding fun activities to do with my students:)

From wrestling to hunting!

Basketball in Lincoln so we met family for some beers!

Deer weekend for the guys so got to hang out with my sister in laws!

We are making some gains this season!  Proud of these girls.  We have picked up some medals this year and it feels sooooooo good:)

My kids would have sleepovers almost every night I feel like...this one with Ellie involved a fort:)