Jenna's First High School Football Game with Marching Band

Friday, August 27th - First football game in 2 years. First high school game for Jenna & first time for her to march with the band.

It was a fun night!

Other August Happenings

Thursday, August 19th - We celebrated Mima's birthday at Thursday night dinner. I made a lemon meringue pie - it looked great but, once again, soupy.

Friday, August 20th - Jenna's first high school dance. Color dance!

Sunday, August 22nd - Heather ran the Pikes Peak Marathon. We went to church, ate lunch in Manitou with Papa and Mima, then found a spot to cheer her to the finish.

7 hours 50 minutes - amazing!

Such an amazing accomplishment!

Sunday, August 22nd - After being sick for a while, Cosmo died. Jenna still had to write a poem for school and somehow, she managed to write this amazing poem all while being so very sad about Cosmo. We are all so very sad. He was a good pet and friend.

Thursday and Friday August 26 & 27 - Kellen was out of school so teachers could do literacy testing. We started tackling the pirate ship that he started last spring break, again.

The riggings and sails - so complicated! We're making progress though!

We also got the movie Scoob! from the library and enjoyed watching it and the "How to Draw Scooby Doo" tutorial extra!

First Day of School

 

Wednesday, August 18th - Jenna's first day of high school. It was a soft start with just freshmen. Pink - it's their assigned class color that will stay with them for all four years. Why? I don't know. They're wearing it all this week and then for special class days.

9th grade - how did we get here already?!

Thursday, August 19th - First official day of 9th, 5th, and 21st total years of teaching/4th year at TCA!

Jenna 9th grade - she is 63 3/8 inches tall. She grew 1/8 inch over the summer.

Love her!

Kellen 5th grade - He is nearly 53 inches tall. He grew almost 1 inch over the summer. His teacher is Mrs. Ross.

Love him! Here's to a great year!

Summer Wrap Up

In addition to our fun trips this summer, we had some other fun times!

Saturday, May 29th - Jenna enjoyed going to Pueblo Lake with her friend.

Meanwhile, Kevin and Kellen bought and put together a basketball hoop.

Lots of fun this summer playing basketball!

Saturday, June 5th - We spent the day getting ready for our Branson trip, playing, and relaxing. Jenna discovered that it was National Veggie Burger day and I happened to have some that needed eating before our trip. So, dinner was an easy choice - yay! We love being able to eat outside!

June 20th-25th - Jenna had fun at Summer Excitement at Lubbock Christian University with Uncle Geremy, Garrison, & Grant.

While Jenna was at camp, Papa took Kellen to do pottery painting.

July 5th - 8th - Kellen went to Camp Como - first time away at camp! He had a great time!

Friday, July 9th - Dinner at In N Out - documenting that Kellen ate his entire burger!

Then, Black Widow at the new Iconic Screen at Icon - HUGE screen! Largest screen in Colorado. So fun!

Saturday, July 10th - Our 22nd anniversary! We took the kids to the El Paso County Fair.

They loved looking at the animals.

Baby goats!

And riding the rides . . .

and playing the games.

Sunday, July 11th - Our new niece/cousin was born!!! Claire Holland, 8 lbs, 10 oz, 18 3/4 in! Isn't she lovely?!

These brothers will love her forever - so sweet!

Sunday afternoon, fun with Keeton cousins.

Monday, July 12th - We finally had Jenna's friend birthday party!

Escape room!

They escaped with 2 minutes 6 seconds to spare!

Sweet girls

Meanwhile, Kellen went to City Rock (indoor rock climbing) with Papa and the cousins. He fell and hurt his foot. Fourth metatarsal break - he's quite a sight with his arm brace and crutches!

Sunday, July 18th - National Ice Cream Day! We enjoyed using a bunch of saved up Cold Stone gift cards - free ice cream!

Monday, July 19th - Beginning of a busy week of MWF 8:45a-2:00p school nurse orientation on zoom, plus a half NICU shift, plus homework in between. Kellen got good news - no more crutches, no cast, and three weeks of surgical shoe then regular shoe. Jenna and Kellen have been talking about having never been to McDonald's before, so when the pork Kevin was smoking didn't get finished in time for dinner - McDonald's for them!

And, Jenna needed something to do today, so she looked up recipes and made a cake from scratch!

August 2nd-7th - Band Camp!

Saturday, August 7th - The band did a showcase of what they've learned so far and brought family down to learn.

It's much more difficult than it looks!

In all these years, I had never tried marching - it was fun!

They have a beautiful new practice space and a great show. Here's to a great season!

Thursday, August 5th - While Kevin and Jenna were doing band camp, Kellen and I went with some friends to the zoo. Lots of babies to see - giraffe and wallaby (inside the pouch)!

The hippo baby! So exciting to see him peek up out of the water! So cute!

And the moose - always one of my favorites. He's grown so much!

Tuesday, August 10th - We enjoyed eating out at Chuy's and then going to see Jungle Cruise.

Wednesday, August 11th - Jenna wanted to see the baby hippo too, so Kevin, Jenna, Kellen, and I went back to the zoo. Baby hippo and baby lemur - so cute!

And, silly Kellen!

Friday, August 13th - Back to school dentist visits. And an ice cream treat at Lolley's before piano lessons. Such a fun new place - amazing ice cream made on site and fun games in the "backyard."

Saturday, August 14th - Band Mattress Sale

Sunday, August 15th - Fun at Top Golf. Then we came home and all pitched in to clean the house. One step closer to ready for back to school.

Monday, August 16th - Fun at Air 360

Tuesday, August 17th - Jenna went with Mima and Madilyn for a Mima's Sew Fun day.

Meanwhile, Kellen and I went to the new FIIZ drinks place and then to Sprouts for a few groceries. He picked out a Dragon Fruit to try.

Tuesday afternoon, we dropped off school supplies and met Kellen's teacher. Then, I had to teach a class. After class, picked up Jenna from her Bible study, then helped her get everything ready for school.

We've had a great summer! Not quite ready for it to end!