It's
hard to get in the mood to write this letter as it just doesn't feel
like the holiday season with all this warm and crazy weather we are
having here in Iowa. A few of us here are really wanting a
white Christmas and maybe some ice on the lakes for ice fishing!
Jayden
has been busy this year fishing, wrestling tournaments, fishing,
wrestling camps and fishing! He qualified for Greco-Roman Wrestling
Nationals in Fargo, ND again this summer. He was also picked to go
to Iowa Boys State in Des Moines by our local legion post. The rest
of his summer was consumed with fishing of all kinds whether it was
trout stream fishing, night time cat fishing, out in the boat or in
the water. We swear he was born with a pole in his hand:) In July
he turned 18! That makes us officially OLD. Not to mention he is a
senior this year. He started the school year by going out for cross
country for the first time ever. Not sure it made him fall in love
with the sport but it sure helped him get ready for this years
wrestling season. This years wrestling season is upon us and Jayden
is wrestling at 120 lbs for the Prairie Hawks. Our team is highly
rated in the state so we are expecting to see some great things from
them for Jaydens last and final year of school wrestling.
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a little trout stream fishing (and yes he shaved his head) |
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senior pic |
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wrestling 2012/2013 |
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some nice walleye caught on the cedar |
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crappie!!!! | |
Rylee,
15, and has had a very busy year and is our social bug. She seems
to be in every activity possible and they all have to be at once
which keeps mama's taxi busy. This summer she also decided it was
time to make some money of her own and DE-tasseled. It takes so much
dedication to get up at that early hour and work in 100 degree
weather in a corn field...everyday of the week! She toughed it out
and never missed a day. We are pretty proud of her work ethic:)
This fall, Rylee tried out for freshman football cheer (yes she is a
freshman already) and made it!! She and her squad worked so hard and
had a great season. They were fun to watch! Rylee is also apart of
the Prairie wrestling team. No, she is not a wrestler, but has taken
after her mama and is a stat girl! It sure is nice having both kids
on the same team for once! Oh, and lets not forget Rylees beautiful
singing voice. She sings in choir, Cantabile (select acapella
group), and is singing in the state speech competition.
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sunshine wearing great grampas boots |
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cheer camp with mayson! |
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freshman football cheer 2012 |
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confirmation 10/12 |
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homecoming 2012 |
Mayson
turned 6 in February and is a kindergartener! She is in a regular
kindergarten class all day. She is reading now, telling time by the
hour, learning Spanish, making friends and so much more. She is
LOVING school. She still gets speech, occupational therapy, and
music therapy and just keeps blossoming! This year Mayson also
started taking dance class. SHE LOVES IT!! It has helped her with
following directions and gross motor skills. We are hoping she will
dance in the spring recital! She loves Strawberry Shortcake, Barbie,
baby dolls, and Toy Story!! Throughout the year, Mayson is her
brother and sister's biggest fans, tagging along to all their
activities. :)
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Our Tiny Dacncer:) |
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so excited for first day of kindergarten |
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feeding the trout at the hatchery with daddy |
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trick or treating with Cousin Aida |
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beautiful blues |
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May and Mama at Arc March |
In
July, we celebrated our 21st
wedding anniversary. We celebrated with our close friends Brian and
Jenn who happen to share the same wedding date! We also took the
kids camping up in Decorah during Nordic fest. We enjoyed the fresh
springs, hiking and trout fishing. Stacy is still controller at
Bennett Machine and Fabricating in Anamosa. Amy is still full time
stay at home mama. Niece Aida comes over a few days a week to keep
her on her toes!
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Cheese! |
Just
last month, we lost our loyal and loving lab, Belle. She was 13
years old and it was just her time. Kadie sure misses her and now
has become a full time inside dog which we swear we would never
do..sigh.. But seriously, the dog acts like she has always been an
inside dog!
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Sweet Belle |
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Kadie our lazy dog |
This
is just the short version of our busy and hectic life over this past
year. We hope you enjoyed reading our update and that you have a
wonderful Christmas holiday and a healthy and prosperous new year!
Blessings~
Stacy, Amy, Jayden, Rylee and Mayson