The first week of November was a busy blur. Casey had a conference he had to take off of school and do over zoom since he had basketball try outs. His tryouts went for a few days, then practice started for his season. He also had parent teacher conferences that extended his days even longer. I had the book fair going on so I put in an extra 15 hours of work with 5 hours on both Wednesday and Thursday evening. The kids were troopers the whole week dealing with their dad gone and mom gone or back and forth. I'm very grateful these week only come a couple of times a year, because it was such a crazy week.
Below (Casey's team this year, they're pretty novice, we'll see how this season goes.)
Peter had some great grades from his first quarter. He got all A's except in spelling and good marks from his teacher(s). He's such a helpful and good kid in school and his teacher and the staff give him lots of praise. Kendal stressed a lot about her grades just to end up with straight A's and on the honor roll. We've gotten a couple of messages from her teachers sharing their admiration for Kendal and all that she is / does. Alice may not get the grades at this age, but she's growing a lot in her preschool learning. She shows us things all of the time that she's picked up and learning. Words, writing, counting, songs, etc. She's loving in person preschool and gushes about her teacher Miss Ellie!
Kendal wanted a birthday party this year so I made sure we did it on a weekend where Casey could be around which was the 6th. Our initial plan was to go bowling with friends, but I didn't call soon enough and found out it wasn't available, so last minute we had to switch and go to Skateland. A couple of Kendal's friends had a harder time skating, but overall they enjoyed themselves and had fun together. Peter got to go off and play with Austin while Alice stayed with us and "skated" with Daddy all around the rink. She was getting a bit better by the end and didn't want to go.
(Kendal's friends that came: Becca, Alicyn, Hope, Renetta, Tayven, and David.)
Fast Sunday isn't the easiest day for Peter (really any of us), so we pulled out puzzles to pass the morning away. Alice took tons of pictures of us at the table, along with some selfies.
My parents and Katherine came into town over the weekend. They made it in time to watch Kendal's game! We went out for lunch at Cafe Rio. Us girls went to Barnes and Noble while they boys, plus Alice went home. Kendal wanted to bake and decorate her birthday cake this year so I gave her the go on it. She also wanted to have it while Grandma, Grandpa, and Katherine were here to enjoy it. She was a bit frustrated with the process, but liked how it turned out. Kendal had her first choir concert that evening. It was a big performance with the middle school and high school choir's doing a lot of musical numbers. Kendal had a couple of group solo's that she was so excited for and did a wonderful job singing. Alice was drawn in and enjoying the music the whole time. Peter was more antsy, but liked many of the songs as well.
Yesterday was our primary program. Being in the primary presidency puts a different perspective on the work behind the scenes and it is A LOT! The kids did a great job in the program. Alice and Peter both gave their parts well. Kenny and Cheryl watched online and got to see Peter the whole time since he was just above the pulpit in the camera shot. Alice was a bit wiggly, but what 4 yr old isn't. After the program the kids watched church short films and ate popcorn (or I should say plastered the primary room with popcorn - it was so messy!). I ended the evening in charge of the priesthood / temple preview for the oldest primary class.
I had to say goodbye to one of my best friends today. Her family is off to Pittsburgh onto new adventures. Kate has been there for me through so much and I her. We've gotten to do so much together and lamented over things we haven't been able to do. She has a heart of gold and I will miss her so very much.
Kendal requested cinnamon rolls for her birthday breakfast. She opened presents and then was off to school. She wasn't thrilled to run the mile or take a math test on her birthday, but as she'll find out for years to come, birthdays don't stop life from happening. She took it in stride and still had a good day with birthday wishes from friends at school. She came home to a giant cupcake sign from her YW leader and after piano practice had an easy going afternoon. Grandma and Grandpa Darrington stopped in on their way home from California to share their love and birthday wishes. We got to chat with family and the kids had some more birthday cake after dinner. So happy to celebrate this wonderful young lady. She is a joy and a treasure in our family!
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