The Kassel Family Project Life 365

Recently, I got Laura some barrettes with her name on them.  She wanted to wear them so badly this morning!  She even said, “Mommy!  They can be the picture of the day!”  So, without further ado, here is one of the Laura barrettes!

Today, we had a special evening.  Laura’s school sent home a pass for four free admissions to the MU vs. KU Volleyball Game.  The evening started with dinner at Culvers!  Complete with vanilla frozen custard with sprinkles for John and chocolate frozen custard with M & Ms for Laura.

Then it was off to the Hearnes Center for an evening of volleyball.  At the beginning of the game, the MU players throw toy volleyballs into the stands.  A man next to us caught one of the balls and then gave it to Laura.

Both kids had a lot of fun and really enjoyed watching Truman the Tiger.  Laura asked tons of questions during the game and John just sort of took it all in.  During the third game, I took Laura up to meet Truman.  While John is fascinated by Truman, he appears to want to love him from a distance for the time being.

Mizzou lost the third game, but came back to win the final game by two points.  What a fun, if late, evening!  Thanks Mizzou Volleyball for the free admission!

Laura had her first ever school field trip today to Peach Tree Farm in Boonville, MO.  Andy and I both took a few hours off of work to join the class.  It was a fun time!  Us “grown ups” kept an eye on Laura, Bijou, and Xander.

The kids got to pick their own pumpkins, see all the animals (goats, chickens, turkeys, donkeys, and catfish!), and take a hayride.

Both Andy and I said that it was a really fun day.  We are so glad that we went even if Laura got a little whiny and wanted us to carry her now and then.  In her defense, she *was* a little tired…

…when you have just spent the afternoon “selling” your organization to another so that they can have jobs and you don’t?  Well, go to Starbucks for some coffee with a great friend and coworker.

Today was a lazy, relaxing Sunday.  I still did laundry and we went to church, but not much else happened.  I think I hyper-extended my right knee while riding bikes yesterday so I had little desire to do much.  I did some reading, Sphere by Michael Crichton.  Laura spent the afternoon playing with neighborhood kids, and John took a three-hour nap.  Andy watched some television and did some work on his computer.  Sometimes, lazy Sundays are exactly what you need.

Busy, busy Saturday!  What a wonderful day though.  First off, was decorating for Halloween!  The kids had a great time helping me put everything out.  The only thing left is to decorate the front yard.

After all the decorating fun and then a yummy breakfast of Biscuits and Gravy, we loaded up the truck with all bikes and trailer and took off for the trail.  We got on the MKT trail at Scott Boulevard and headed to Missouri’s “Big Tree.”  We ate lunch at the tree and then headed back.

We had about 30 minutes when we got home to get ready to head up the street for a birthday party for Laura’s friend, Miles.  We hung out at the Williams’ house until about 4 pm when we headed home to relax on our back porch until the next “wave” occurred.  We spent the evening hanging out with Lowerys (thanks for the tasty Mexican Casserole), Hendersons, and Jeremy and Chaley.  Today, while jam packed with things was just a great time.  Thanks all!

Marilyn, my stepmom for those who don’t know, stopped by today to drop off a few things.  These were a special surprise that my Dad made.

These are wine bottle stoppers and the picture really does not do them justice.  They are beautiful!  My favorite is the middle one, though I really love them all.  Thanks to my Dad for making these!  We love them!