Emma's School Conference

Jason and I had Emma's school conference Tuesday night. WOW!! Words cannot express how proud we were as we left her classroom! Here are a few things her teacher had to say....

1. Dependable- she knows that if she asks her to do something she can be counted on


2. Emma works to her own expectations (which are usually higher than the teachers)


3. She strives to understand something & asks questions until she does


4. Loves to read!


5. Wonderful concept of prayer-loves to pray for others!


6. Very good friend, helpful to other classmates!


7. Comes into classroom in the morning eager to learn!


8. Great attitude!


9. Strives to do her best


10. Great Leadership ability!

Great Job Emma Grace! Mom and Dad are so proud of you!!

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

Trick or Treat

Fall is such a fun time of year! I love all the activities that go along with it! We have traditions we do every year: Deals Fall Festival, Decorating cupcakes at my sisters house, jumping in the leaves and carving pumpkins(previous post) and of course Trick or Treating! We have always done Night Eyes at the Blank Park Zoo, Spirits in the Gardens at Riemen Gardens, and Family Halloween at Living History Farms, but this year sadly between our schedules and the weather we did not make it to any of those.

The girls had a fun time Trick or Treating! Last Thursday night Emma had gymnastics but I took Lauren downtown and did "Shop with a cop" , we went with her cousins Hannah and Noah and they had so much fun. Jason and Chris took Lauren and Hannah through the Haunted House (they tamed it down for them) and they did pretty good! Friday night Emma had gymnastics and her own Halloween Party there so I took Lauren up to the YMCA. They had a circus themed party with a cake walk, games, and activities! Cousins Hannah and Noah were there as well! Saturday was actually Halloween, we started off in Ogden at Grampa Ted and Grama Donna's, Aunt Kerry's, Grampa and Grama Lingren, Grampa Tex and Ellies, Tom & Elaines, and Darrell & Georgia's! We headed back to Boone to finish up, stopping at Mrs. Sprengeler's house (Emma's teacher) and ended at Steve & Becky's to see Grampa Rich and Grama Billie!

We had a Papa Murphy's Jack O Lantern Pizza for supper. YUM!

The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. Psalm 121:7

Dolly And Me Tea

The girls and I went to Ankeny last Saturday to Dolly And Me Tea! Wasn't exactly what we had expected but overall the girls had a great time. It was held at an Elementary School in Ankeny, they had different stations set up:

Have your hair and your doll's hair done/Make up

Crafts

Tea and Goodies

Decorate Cupcakes

Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it. Luke 11:28

Fall Soccer

The girls both did soccer again this fall! They both really seem to enjoy sports. Here are some things I learned during the season...

Lauren

• Very competitive!


• Loved to play!


• Got extremely upset when someone stole the ball away (this is a very hard concept for 2-3 year old to grasp!)


• Loved playing with her cousins Jaxson, Hannah, and Noah (except when Jaxson stole the ball away ~ see 3rd bullet)
  
• A lot of the game was spent outside the boundry lines and behind the goal

Emma

• Very competitive (must run in the family!)


• Loved playing goalie!


• Would get the ball and run ahead of both teams only to get to the goal and gently kick it...their goalie got it almost every time (we are working on this!)


• Very aggressive!

Lauren's Soccer Team

Emma's Soccer Team

Strength! Courage! Don't be timid; don't get discouraged. God, your God, is with you every step you take. Joshua 1:9