Monday, October 19, 2015

Recital

Alex has been taking piano lessons for one year now. He had an opportunity to show what he learned so far during his second piano recital. Very neat to see him learn a new skill and apply himself. We're very proud of you, Alex!

Our neighbor Marilyn came to Alex's performance

All dressed up, including Alex.
Nice suit, buddy!

Alex is the first to play his recital piece:
"Prelude" from Martha Kelsey

Here is the maestro
Ribbons and medals for students who completed their year.
Congratulations to all!

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Fall Fest

Bethel College's Fall Festival bring us to North Newton most years. Between cousin time, Mennonite foods, New Year Cookies and the Etcetera shop, what is there not to love?!?

New Year cookies rock!

Papa at the Cleo booth answering a sports history quiz

Going down the railing at the
Administration Building. Not sure
Papa did that as a student...

Goofing off with cousin Johnny

My friend Tyler joined us for a game of soccer

Alex the pianist. Sophie the gymnast.
Who needs to watch football?!?

Kristin is letting me play her violin

Not bad for a first try!

Flint Hills

On our way to Newton, we spent some time in the Flint Hills of Kansas. What a spectacular view! Cottonwood Falls even has a French-inspired courthouse with its historic jail. Very nice detour.

Welcome to Cottonwood Falls!
Is that a castle in the background?

No, it's a County Courthouse.

Cool spiral staircase

Checking out the court room

I'm going to jail, mom!
Bring me bread and water, please.

Not Niagara Falls by any means,
just a little Kansas fall.

What an awesome view

There may not be any ocean close by, but here are some waves!

We're in the tall grass prairie or what we call "the jungle"!

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Soccer & Festivals

Fall is busy with soccer and more festivals. Between OP's Fall Fest, Oktoberfest and Japan Festival, we're barely home. What fun!

I would rather chat with my friends than run after that silly ball

Sophie's Pink Poodle soccer team

Go team!

I'm flying on an elephant at Oktoberfest

Teaching the girls how to fly

Alex the chick-magnet

Love riding a pretty horse with Dan & Sara

That's more my style

Checking out bonzais at the Japan Festival

Theo and Alex won't make the sumo team ever