September 30, 2012

It is Kelsey Joseph's last day as Youth Director at Holy Cross.  All of the youth joined Pastor Jim in blessing her as she leaves for her new job with Lutheran Outdoor Ministries.  We'll miss her.

September 29, 2012

Suzi, Joe, Mom and I went to the Iowa homecoming game today in Iowa City.  It was a warm day and I got a sunburn, but the Hawks won!  Hopefully they'll win the next time we see them play--in November against Nebraska.

September 28, 2012

Emma is spending a long weekend in Grinnell with her friends Abby, Carly and Scott.  They had fun at the apple orchard this afternoon.  Too bad she can't be with them more often.

September 27, 2012

Emma is taking advantage of our Indian Summer today and getting a little bit of sun by the pool.  The water is a little cold for swimming but the sun feels good on the deck.

September 26, 2012

I think Hannah's freaking out a little about her homework tonight!  Actually I'm not quite sure what she's doing here, probably making a face at me while I tried to get a POTD. (Picture Of The Day)

September 25, 2012

We know that it's gotten cooler out when Teddy curls up on the couch in the evenings.  He looks so much smaller when he's resting like this.

September 24, 2012

Becca's friend Laura posted this cute picture on facebook today.  She labeled it "accidental matching problem."  Too funny.

September 23, 2012

Emma needed a patient to practice her EMT skills on tonight.  Joe was a convincing victim.

September 22, 2012

Joe is all decked out in his Hawkeye gear for today's game.  Here he's celebrating a touchdown for the Hawks.  Too bad they didn't win the game but we'll always cheer them on.

September 21, 2012

Friday of Homecoming week is always class colors day.  Hannah finally gets to wear Senior Black.

September 20, 2012

The 1990's wasn't as easy as the other days.  Hannah went with the grunge look.  She and Jessie have matching attitudes in this picture!

September 19, 2012

Hannah is pretty in pink for the 1980's.  We had such fun giving her big hair this morning!

September 18, 2012

Hannah knows how to peace out for the 1970's.

September 17, 2012

It's spirit week for Homecoming at Burke.  The theme this year is 50 years at Burke.  Monday is the 1960's -- Scooby Doo characters.  Hannah makes a pretty cute Velma. 

September 16, 2012

Hannah finished smashing her junior year this afternoon.  Her book turned out really well.  She already has a new book for senior year.  What a fun keepsake--and some of my scrapbooking supplies are actually getting used!

September 15, 2012

Hannah and I went to Hobby Lobby tonight to pick up some paints.  When we got into the car to head home, I turned the key and...nothing!  Hannah's car needed a new battery.  Luckily Joe was home so he came over with MaryKay and gave us a jump so we could drive home.  I'm glad that didn't happen when Hannah was by herself somewhere.  I guess that's why we have AAA.

September 14, 2012

And they're off...Hannah and her teammate, Lauren, are looking pretty intense at the start of the Norfolk Invite.  I didn't want to miss any of Hannah's meets for her senior year, so I drove to Norfolk this afternoon to watch the teams run. 

September 13, 2012

Joe isn't feeling too well today--he decided to call in sick, but of course, he is working from home.

September 12, 2012

We have a big bulletin board outside of our new classroom at school this year.  We decided that the kids should make paper plate owls for our "Learning is a Hoot" theme.  SO cute!

September 11, 2012

Emma's ready for class (except for tucking her shirt in) tonight.  She has to wear the EMT outfit, including shoes, for every class.  The instructors want them to get used to working in it.  It's not too bad except for the color of the shirt--pre-faded black just doesn't do anything for her!

September 10, 2012

It's early Monday morning and Hannah's off for another busy week at school.  As least this year she doesn't have to carry all of her books with her everyday so her backpack isn't quite as heavy as some years.

September 9, 2012

Dexter has started going outside this fall.  He mainly stays on the deck, but has ventured down into the grass occasionally.  He hasn't figured out how to "ask" to come back in yet, so sometimes we find him gazing longingly into the house.  Just like the dogs, his favorite activity seems to be going out, then coming in, then going out...

September 8, 2012

The Burke girls won the Central Cross Country Invite this morning.  Burke has won this meet for the past five years.  Hannah finished fourth in the Varsity race.

September 7, 2012

I had to tease Hannah this morning about her "Breakfast of Champions"-a pudding cup and deli ham!  Bill Cosby would approve.

September 6, 2012

It's finally cooled down a little!  We might have to turn on the heat soon. Yay!!  I'm so ready for some cooler fall weather.

September 5, 2012

Hannah's serious about getting a good grade on her AP Chemistry test this year!  Actually she asked Joe to get her the study guide and he didn't know which one she wanted, so he got all three!  (He returned two of them later.)

September 4, 2012

Emma started her EMT class tonight.  She's excited about the class but nervous about driving to the campus.  Joe gave her a ride tonight since she's never been there and it's a little hard to find.  She enjoyed the class but it's long! (5-10pm)