The last few weeks have been fast and furious, and we've miraculously made it to Thanksgiving break! November started with another lost tooth (#7) for Emma. We didn't even know her tooth was loose when she went to school that morning, and next thing I knew, her teacher was sending me this picture. My girls love losing teeth at school - it's just more special that way!
We had a nice weekend for the final fall soccer game. Proud of these girls. In their final game, they beat a team who had beat them 6-2 earlier in the season. So fun to watch them improve and play hard. They've continued to practice, and winter games will pick up in December.
The girls had a November field day this year, which had to be moved inside due to cold rain. They still had a good time, though this is the only shot I found of either of the girls.
November 11th-13th, Sara and I were at 5th grade adventure camp! Three schools go during each session, and I had put in a special request last spring for my school to be matched with Sara's, and I'm SO glad my request was honored. I loved being able to see her once in a while - at meals, occasionally out during activities, etc.
She had a fun cabin group. The cabin moms brought the girls goody bags and lights that projected snowflakes when they slept.
It was SO cold while we were at camp. In fact, while we were there, North Texas was recording record cold temps and some of the earliest freezes ever. The mornings and nights had real feels in the 8-12 degree range. Some activities had to be moved inside, but we did our best to give the kids the same experience as they would have in regular temps.
The fish weren't really biting...but we tried anyway and canoed, too.
It was fun to see Sara with her friends, having a great time.
I happened to be walking by when her cabin was doing their campfire skit, and I was so proud to see and hear Sara leading it!
In unrelated news, Steve got this head massager from work that we all love. Emma was wearing it and I told her she looked like an egg-beater. Emma has been busy this month with a variety of art projects, primarily for her teacher. Her best masterpiece was a coaster made of popsicle sticks. Emma was so proud when her teacher displayed it for everyone to see.
Sara had Colonial Day in 5th grade yesterday. She looked so cute in this outfit that my mom made for my sister many years ago when she went to Old Cahill. As Sara said, "wow, I'm actually wearing something for Colonial Day that really is ancient." She had a fun day of quilting, making applesauce and butter, calligraphy, candle dipping, and tin punching. I'm so glad she's having a great experience to finish elementary school. Her teachers this year are awesome!
Our biggest and best news this month is that we have a new family member, Calloway Michael Wickert. After so many years of waiting, Melissa and Adam are parents! Cal was born in Kansas on November 12th, while Sara and I were at camp. The time between his birth and those papers being signed felt like forever, and we were all relieved when Melissa texted to say he was theirs. Cal has now been home in MN for a week. We cannot wait to meet him in December!
Today we watched the Cyclones and decorated for Christmas. We have a few days to hang around home, then we'll head to Kansas to celebrate Thanksgiving with the Lyons family. Looking forward to a relaxing week, starting on Monday with a fun date day with my girls!
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