We just got done hosting the youth group here on Sunday night and what a great turn out it was! Lot's of teenagers came for snack, to play games, to be together and laugh and just have a good time. Thanks to all who came and made it a good night!
Volleyball is over for now and I love that Hadassah comes home right after school again. I missed her not sitting around the kitchen table doing homework or chatting. When the sports season is in full swing, it's hard to get those extra moments in! Matthew is signed up for basketball and that will begin soon. Then it will be extra practices and games for us to go to.
The kids just finished up a school quarter and that means we got report cards. The teachers at Linville Hill Christian School do such an amazing job at teaching and I enjoyed my short teacher conferences last week. Each one of our school children are doing well but it does help to take a good look at the grades and encourage them to get those C's into B's and B's into A's. I know they can and it's important for me as a mom to keep reminding them to study their words and verses and test notes!!! Good job Hadassah, Matthew and Ashlyn!!! I am so blessed to know that each one of you are doing well in school and I think if you are honest, you would say that you do like school. We are so blessed to have you in a Christian environment day by day!!! Thank you Linville Hill Staff!!!
We made a quick trip to Cabela's last Friday evening. The kids were off of school because of the teacher conferences and it gave us a chance to go get some shopping done for winter gear. Ashlyn likes her new snow boots and Matthew loves his winter jacket! I got a new black jacket too that I've worn a few times already. The weather is getting colder and so the extra layers feel so good! Mike's mom went with us to Cabela's too. She mentioned that she's got points to use up there and is looking to get some Christmas shopping done. She is trying hard to make each new day be a good day but honestly she is still grieving so much from dad's passing. She misses him SO much and the tears just run sometimes when she comes home from a day's event and he's not there to sit with and talk to. She misses him at the supper table, at church, at home on the couch and just 'being around'. I know she wants to be brave and move on but some days it's a real struggle. Please remember to pray for her and us family as the holidays are coming and the extra family times together will be so different without dad being there. Thank you.
Also, joy has entered the Lapp family again as Bryce Matthew arrived into this world healthy and is so cute! When I told the kids that Lena had another boy they were all so happy and couldn't wait to see him! Ashlyn loves babies and was honored when I took her with me to meet Baby Bryce! I loved watching her face when she got to meet Bryce for the first time!!! Congratulations Matt and Lena!!!
Looking ahead at our November, we are so blessed to have upcoming plans to go to the cabin. Mike hopes to get some more hunting done and cabin time with friends is always SO MUCH FUN!!!
......................................
Basketball will start up soon and I can't wait to cheer for Matthew on the court again!
......................................
My sister is busy working at their new home with finishing up the painting. I was helping Jody pack yesterday and we filled boxes and boxes with games and books and household items. When their big moving day finally does come, a lot will be ready to move over to the new house and unpack. We are excited for them and I know they will make their new home cozy and so beautiful. More packing days and helping them move things are on my calendar.
.......................................
Hadassah has BLAST volleyball tryouts coming up. Volleyball is her dream sport and so any extra playing time is so fun for her!
......................................
Thanksgiving arrangements are being made too. It's not too far off and we are planning to host Mike's family this year! Hot turkey and mashed potatoes will be on the menu for sure!!! Also, the kids will have school parties to celebrate the blessings that God has showered on us!!! I can't wait to see all those little first graders dressed up in Pilgrims and Indians. :)))
.......................................
Ashlyn has a reader tea event coming up in her classroom and that means I get to sip on some tea while listening to her read a story. Learning has been fun for Ashlyn so far this year. Her vocabulary and math skills are improving in leaps and bounds!!! She is really enjoying first grade and lots of credit goes out her to amazing teacher, Mrs. Koenig! Thank you!!!
......................................
One last thing, today is voting day so go get your votes cast. Voting is one way that we Americans can help decide on our government leaders. In God we do trust!!!
