School Pictures 2019

Here are our kids’ latest school pictures...

Jenna, 11th Grade

Evan, 8th Grade

Luke, 6th Grade

Grades 6-8 at NWIPRS
Mrs. TS, Evan, Kyle, Wyatt, Jacob, Jenna, Katelyn
Collin, Luke, Lanae, Levi, Matthew

Kara, 5th Grade

Grades 3-5 at NWIPRS
Mr. P, Alex, Kara, Kate, Jacie, Charlotte
Calvin, Michael, Emily, Moriah

Ryan, 2nd Grade

Grades K-2 at NWIPRS
Mrs. VE, Tyler, Ryan, Noah & Reuben

Grades K-8 at NWIPRS

Jenna's photo by Lifetouch
All other photos by Michelle VE 

Evan's Honor Band Concert

A few weeks ago Evan auditioned for the Northwest Iowa Middle School Honor Band. He made it into the band as 1st chair trombonist, and was also selected to be part of the All-Iowa 8th Grade Honor Band, which will play in Des Moines next May. Congrats, Evan! 

Here are a couple of videos from his honor band concert in Storm Lake last Saturday.

New Era Fanfare - https://youtu.be/_Y4z1M7DoyM

You're Welcome (from Moana) - https://youtu.be/2bY0QqJBeHQ

2019 Multi-Piano Duet Festival

Jenna, Evan & Kara recently participated in the annual Multi-Piano Duet Festival at Northwestern College in Orange City.
The theme this year was "Celebrate America!" and included some great patriotic songs! 

Kara & Jenna playing "Sleeping Beauty Waltz" & "Chopsticks"

https://youtu.be/yVKM_7udu9c

Jenna & Evan playing "Maple Leaf Rag" & "Reflections of America"

https://youtu.be/S70rWtZsK2I

A short clip of the finale, "Stars & Stripes Forever", a multi-piano TRIO played by the piano teachers. (And a peek at Mary enjoying the concert.) 😄

Clay County Fair & More

 Mary waited in line a LONG time for this butterfly hat! 😊

 This entire display was made of balloons, and they just kept adding to it all day every day... It was pretty impressive!

 Ryan, Evan, Luke & Kara... ready to go for a ride!

There they go! 😀

Mary was disappointed that she wasn't tall enough to go on many of the rides, but she sure enjoyed this one! 

Happy Birthday, Luke!

Mary trying out the boys' new catchers' mask

She also likes to try out Hannah's baby gear... silly girl!

   

Hannah is so very loved...

and full of smiles!

Mary building a tall tower with Dad 😊

More baby grins 😄

Mary loves to swim!

Swimming on the last evening of September? Yes, please!

Nighty-night, tired baby girl! 💗

Chapel Videos

Today was our annual fall combined chapel day, when Edgerton school comes to visit. It's always a fun day of fellowship! Here are a few videos from chapel this morning. Enjoy!☺️

Doon's Kindergarten & 2nd Grade - https://youtu.be/pfO0d8iaHZw

Noah, Ryan, Tyler & Reuben

Grades 3-5 from Doon - https://youtu.be/Gm-X1ogd_MY

Emily, Charlotte, Moriah, Jacie, Kate

Michael, Calvin, Alex

(Kara on piano)

Grades 6-8 from Doon - https://youtu.be/xGdgr2Q1Sbk

Lanae, Jenna, Jacob, Evan, Michael, Luke

Katelyn, Wyatt, Kyle, Collin, Levi

Both Edgerton & Doon schools, Grades K-8

Hannah's Baptism and the 1st Day of School

Our precious little Hannah Lea was baptized on Sunday, August 4.

We are so thankful for her & for this reminder of God's covenant faithfulness!

This was our best family photo that day...
Mary wasn't in the mood to have her picture taken. 😉

The oldest 5 kids started school today!

This time Mary wanted to be in the picture & hold her own sign.😊

While the big kids were at school, we took advantage of Dad having the morning off to go out for lunch!

Our little cutie pie!

 

Sweet Summertime

Kara's always happy to hold Hannah! 

Mary is too!

Hannah & her big brothers

Evan & Luke with their model rockets

Happy 10th Birthday, Kara!
She made her own sandcastle cake & it was very tasty 😋

She was pretty excited to get some new bling for her birthday!

Twins Trip Time!

Photo op at the Gold Glove, Target Field

Hannah & Dad

The sweet taste of summer... dripping from the elbows! :)

Evan, Luke & Kara ready to walk in the Hull parade with Hegg

Hannah & Mary in matching dresses 💗 

Kara & Grandma match too! 😊

Hannah's starting to smile

 Mary's first trip to the dentist

 Giant Jenga in downtown Sioux Falls

 Checking out the waterfall in downtown SF

Sweet baby girl