Well, for some crazy reason, it is already October 1st tomorrow. Where in the world did September go? It has been a bit of a whirl wind.
September has not been too easy for Carter. He has not really enjoyed school very much up to this point. He is very hesitant to go in the morning and states that his favorite subject right now is "hot lunch". He desires nothing more than to just come home and play flag football with his buddy Isaac.
On his third day of school I received a phone call from his teacher to tell me that he used a scissors during snack time to cut his hair. He was not happy that I requested a picture of his new style; a nice stripe buzz right down the middle.
Taylor is loving 2nd grade. She is happy to go in the morning and happy when she comes home. She has a new look for school with her reading glasses. She doesn't wear them much at home, but says she wears them all the time at school. Taylor still does not love to read but has taken a special liking to this year's rocket math. She also has begun her first year of piano and is catching on quickly.
The boys did get to go the home opener of the Minnesota Vikings this year with Josh and Isaac. They loved the game, snacks, and had great seats, but the Vikings just couldn't come up with a win for the kiddos. Carter said to Mike during the game, "It always seems like the Vikings always lose."
Yes, Carter, it is the story of a Vikings fan.
Hailey is in the middle of her first year of volleyball. I am her assistant coach and coaching her team has been a ton of fun. They continue to improve each game and are really getting the hang of the game. Hailey has really had a tremendous start to the 5th grade year. The homework has been pretty intense, but she has been very organized and responsible with it. She has also resumed playing the piano and the flute. Hailey still loves to put on a show, make up a dance, or write a play. Right now she is into writing commercials and jingles with her friends.
Jodi, Josh, Mike and I had the awesome privilege of attending "Wicked" at the Orpheum. It was a spectacular show of talented actors, dancers, singers, with costume. I would go again if I could!
Taylor and Kylie had a sleep over while we attended Wicked. These two characters have been buddies since birth. They don't get together enough, but when they do it is like a fireworks.
The Beckerings introduced the girls to the rainbow loom. Hours and hours have been spent weaving bracelets together out of little rubber bands.
Carter and I spent one of his days off at the Minnesota Children's Museum. We used to take the girls there all the time, but after we moved to Bloomington, we went less and less. Carter loved every minute and almost had the place to himself. He raced boats on the water ramp forever and also loved being a postal worker.
We attended Oktoberfest in LaCrosse, WI last Saturday in honor of Mike's aunt Kenna being: Mrs. Oktoberfest 2013.
Julie, Mike, and Teresa with the German bratwurst and sourkraut.
Mike and I being German
