Halloween 2020

 Just another weird thing this year - Halloween COVID style. Johnson County Public Health put out guidelines that advised against handing out candy at the door. Our neighbors got creative and made trick-or-treat a great time for the kids! We met up at the Austen's for pizza at 5 p.m. Evy and her crew took off by themselves, Charlie and her friends were escorted by a couple of parents and I went with Will and the younger kids. People threw candy from their porch, lowered a basket of candy from their deck, set out cups on the driveway, and all kinds of great ways for the kids to secure a LOAD of candy! The weather was beautiful and we walked a long way. A great change from the snow we experienced last year.  

Evy Turns 12

Evy had her birthday plans and menu all figured out! On the morning of her birthday she requested cinnamon rolls and then we hosted the Grandparents for Chinese that evening. On Friday afternoon we took her and some friends to Bloomsbury Farms and then she hosted a slumber party. She got an iPhone from Mom and Dad which was a source of much excitement! 

THE BIRTHDAY INTERVIEW

Q: What is your favorite color?

A: Purple or Yellow.

Q: What is your favorite food?

A: Lark and Owl Chicken Fried Noodles and Coffee Cake.

 Q: Who is your best friend?

A: Sophia

Q: What is your favorite thing to do?

A: Have a sleepover with friends. 

Q: What is your favorite song?

A: Dynamite by BTS.

Q: What is your favorite treat?

A: Funnel Cake.

Q: What is your favorite drink?

A: Diet Coke.

Q: What is your favorite show or movie?

A: Signs and The Office

Q: What is your favorite toy?

A: Bo Bo

Q: What is your favorite thing to do with your family?

A: Watch a movie, except not with Will because he is disruptive.

Q: Where is your favorite place to go?

A: Disney World.

Q: What is your favorite book?

A: The Who Was Series

Q: What do you want to be when you grow up?

A: An Interior Designer or a person who pets dogs.  

Q: Are there any other things you want to tell me about being 12?

A: I'm almost a teenager!

Q: What’s your favorite thing about school?

A: Seeing my friends or getting off-topic with Mr. Haren.

Q: What are your thoughts about COVID-19?

A: It's scary. I hope there is a cure. I'm most annoyed that COVID ruined all of our summer vacations and Wapsie. 

Halloween Happenings

 Time seemed to get away from me this year so we crammed most of our Halloween/Fall traditions into the very last week of October. We finally had some decent weather so we made it to the Pumpkin Patch on Evy's birthday - Grandma and Papa went with us and we were glad to survive the maze for another year. Scott took the lead on the annual pumpkin carving extravaganza and I would say this year was the first one that the kids stuck around at the table and actually kind of participated. The girls enjoyed taking all of my fall decorations and creating a little photoshoot. 

Bengals Flag Football

 

This was Will's first year playing Flag football. Scott got roped into being the coach and he ended up leading the team to an 8-0 record and the 1st/2nd grade championship! Will had so much fun and clearly loved it! He made some new friends and proved to be a fast runner. What a fun season!

Will and his new friend Andy.

Every Sunday Will would wake up excited to play. He would lay his clothes out the night before and then continue to ask "how many more hours until my game?"

Bengals

Championship Medal

The Champs!

Volleyball 2020

 The girls played Rec Volleyball this fall. This is Charlie's second year and Evy's first year. They had to wear masks for practices and games due to COVID. They were able to play their games in the brand new Green State Field House. 

The First Snow - In October

Snow on October 19? What in the world? Evy is not pictured because she doesn't have snow boots that fit - I was not ready for this junk!! The kids on the other hand loved it - Will could not wait to get home from school and go sledding.  

Wickham Star

This little cutie is having a great year at school. His teacher gave him a Wickham Star award because he is doing a great job, is very well behaved, and is a good example to his classmates. Good job buddy, we are so proud of you! 

 

Fall Festival

The kids didn't have school on Friday so we got an early start to Keosauqua as Papa was waiting for the kids to mow the yard. And the kids wanted to earn some mowing money! They got lucky because while we were at the barn mowing the farmer who rents Great Grandpa Rex's land was harvesting the soybeans so the kids all got a ride in a combine. Will was very interested in the beans. On Saturday morning we went to the parade and walked around downtown checking out the vendors. Will was constantly in motion helping papa work and he ended up earning an additional $10 by cleaning cow poop off Papa's side by side.