March Update

Here's a look at what we've been busy with recently........

Bike riding

 Programs

Chickens!

Cousin time!

Recitals

(Elizabeth, Caroline, & Dr. Lowe-C's violin teacher)

Presentations

(Eric and his bee mentor, Mr. Boesker)

Crazy silliness and Pictionary with friends!

A jolly good game of golf (British accent inserted!)

Kansas Day

For those who live in KS, do you know what January 29th is?
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If you guess Kansas Day, you are right, in part. It is also Dad's birthday!!!

For his special day, we took him to the Smoky Hill Museum in Salina, where they were having a KS day celebration with demonstrations and refreshments.
We got there before the appointed time of activities so we could actually go through the museum.

There were only a few other people when we arrived, but by the time the demonstrations began, it was very full! 
Dad loves to read every little bit of information, the rest of us just like to get the "gist" of what the exhibits are.

Susanna & Joshua

 

They had an tasty marbled cake with the Kansas Seal

Graduation

So, this post is dated almost 5 months ago, and it's been almost 9 months after the actual event, but I thought you would enjoy knowing that the graduation prep, did lead to graduation!
It has been bittersweet the last month, beginning a new year, and remembering at this time last year, I had ordered my invitations, was diligently working on my senior recital repertoire, and Mom was buying Hobby Lobby out of all their lime green plates!
The memories are very special! It was such a fantastic season of life for me!
I'm grateful for the way the Lord worked each detail to His glory.
If you want more info, we'll have to talk in person, 'cause there are way too many!

The evening began with my Senior recital

(Many thanks to Elizabeth, for being our "event" photographer!

These images are so precious to me!)

My wonderful teacher, Mrs. Finch, played a fantastic "Carmen" duet with me

After my recital, we had our commencement ceremony.

Michael had some unfinished business to complete.

At our kindergarten graduation, he didn't recite his poem "King Alfred's War Song"

You can't graduate from high school with that hanging over you!

Andrew shared an excellent message.

 

A dear friend of mine was unable to attend the festivities, but thoughtfully sent me some flowers.

She didn't even realize my colors were green and pink!

Four generations

Andrew, Elizabeth, Michael

 

Graduates with their parents/teachers/principles

 

Party time!

 

Recap of 2011

One of my new year resolutions was to post on our family blog on a more frequent basis.

Looking at the date, I haven't got off to a great start.......But, life comes first, thus the blog has been set aside.

We had a wonderful holiday season with family and friends. 

The last few months of the 2011, our family had lots of activities. 

I've chosen some photos from a vast assortment to share.

Hopefully, the blog will be more lively with posts, but I can't guarantee anything. (Remember.....life comes first!)

Enjoy the photos!
 

Susanna turned 5!

Worldview Weekend Evening Rally in Wichita. 

Eric and Susanna

Game Night at the Finch House!

We had a great all-American dinner before all the games.

Hamburgers, chips, baked beans, and onion rings which Eric and Michael prepared.

 In October, we had a fantastic weekend with friends in celebration of the Swedish Hyllningsfest.

(Mostly an excuse for us to get together!)

Friday night a group of us went to the 2nd half of the Smoky Valley football game.

The big kids played football most of Saturday afternoon (in the rain!), but the little ones played Saturday morning before the parade. 

Our group-2011

Our group(plus/minus a few!)-2009

Another group photo

The older girls (and a funny face!)

 

Silas and Mr. Reitz

"Mafia"

Quadricycles (a local attraction)

Elizabeth and Felicity

Pyramid time!

Though, not for long....wet bodies make for a slippery foundation!

We had received a fire pit for a gift, and it was a treat on the windless (SMILE!) Kansas evenings.

We even brought out the marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate for S'mores!

 

In October, we had a family game night with Mom's extended family.

We played a Minute to Win It Game. 

Lots of fun, food, and fellowship!

Susanna and Paige

Holiday baking isn't complete without an evening of Peppernut making!

 Susanna and Paige with their new hats!

All the girls received hats for Christmas!

Stucky Family Christmas

For New Years, we had the Kroeker Family over.

For our big meal, we had a German theme.

Vereneka, Cherry Mos, New Year's cookies, Chicken borscht, Fried Apples,

Here are the olders making Vereneka (Noodles filled with a cottage cheese mix)

Yum!

I had saved a Sky lantern from working fireworks this summer.

So we launched the New year, with the launching of a cool sky lantern.