Friday, September 19, 2008

Wisconsin happenings

Well I think it's about time to figure this blog out and let you all know about what's happening in our lives here in Wisconsin........
Happening #1-This fall Justin has started playing the baritone so we can now say "He likes to toot his own horn" . Actually I couldn't believe how quickly the notes came together to sound like a song.....though it seems each time he tries to practice he hears "do you have to practice now?

Happening #2- Last Friday Justin had his friends over to celebrate his 11th birthday. Anson did a super job with"olympic" type games for them. They all had a great time and Wes and Arlys even got to meet this rowdy bunch......We enjoyed our weekend with Wes and Arlys (sorry no pics...you'll have to wait for Arlys for that). Arlys and I found some deals with Sandy (Archie's wife) in the cities and Wes and Anson got 40+ miles in on their bikes!!!!

Happening #3- Katelyn turned 13 this August so we officially have three teenage girls in our house. I remember thinking this day was so far away when the girls were little. How fast time flies!! She is playing volleyball this year again and has been elected to Student Council.....(I forgot my camera when i went to her game...again..... so no pics yet)

Happening #4- Emily too is playing volleyball (I remembered the camera:0). She is setting and they play a 6-2 offense ...so she loves it because there's lots of action when setting and when she's front row she can hit....She is also suiting up of varsity but she and two others are there as back up in case of injury. So far the JV's record is 4 and 1. Last night they came from 7 points behind to win 26-24.

Happening #5- Rachelle is in the musical this year...called "State fair" based on the Iowa State fair. We thought it kind of ironic that she is the only person from Iowa in the play and has been cast in the only role that is not from Iowa:0) The musical is on Bernie's birthday weekend and the next Friday and Saturday (N0vember 14 & 15). Let us know if you'd like to come. The picture to the left is Rachelle and her friend Kya singing the national anthem prior to a volleyball game.

3 comments:

Veenstra Family said...

Alyssa, how do I fix the problem with the volleyball pictures? They were all in straight line when I was typing the blog....I;m not sure what i did wrong

Veenstra Family said...

Great job Sylvia!

Veenstra Family said...

Sylvia- you did super posting! I love to be kept informed! I will try to post some pics tomorrow afternoon. I am working in the am since heading to Minnesota with sister, Marlys and my folks on Friday afternoon. :) We will check out our Nov. schedule- it was so good to see all of you!
-Arlys