The Kassel Family Project Life 365

I arrived home from work to find this in the mail – my gift for working at the University of Missouri for 20 years.  I should probably spend this all on myself, right?!?

It was Laura’s first cheer practice this evening.  One of her friends from Ridgeway Elementary school, Ava, is also on her squad.  The girls learned three cheers tonight.  Upon leaving practice, Laura declared, “I can’t wait until next week!”

This is the back of Laura’s Junior Girl Scout Vest that is already filling up with fun patches.  She has only been a Junior for four months…

Yes, it is that time of year again! Girl Scout Cookie sales start on Friday, January 8!  Let me know if you want anything.  I’ll even ship!  The cookies are $5 per box and Laura’s troop is selling Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Patties, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Shortbread, Thanks-A-Lots, Cranberry Citrus Crisps, and Lemonades.  I might even take a few orders early…  🙂

First, John had his first basketball practice for Upward Basketball League.

Besides practice, he received his uniform today.  Games start January 23!

Then, Laura had the Girl Scout Cookie Rally.  Cookie sales start January 8!!!

Finally, John had a Cub Scout Den meeting where he made a bird house out of recyclable materials (think Goldfish box) and listened to a veteran talk about being in the military.  It was a busy, but fun, activity-filled Sunday!

It was pizza and movie night (without John because he was at a sleepover) at the Kassel Household.  We made homemade pizzas.  Laura got to make her own with nothing but black olives.

Andy and I were a bit more adventurous with our toppings – pepperoni, Italian sausage, black olives, tomatoes, and red onions.  It was yummy, yummy pizza!

After dinner, we watched “Jurassic World.”  Laura was only scared in a few parts and loved the movie.  It was a fun, relaxing night.

Since we had time when we got home before our “new” year, we got some sparkling grape juice out for the kids and champagne out for Andy and I.

We counted down until midnight and did a New Year’s toast with our kids.

Happy New Year!  Here is to hoping everyone has a great 2016!