The Kassel Family Project Life 365

A couple of weeks ago, Laura was ready for school a bit early.  She had 30 minutes before the bus arrived and Andy had already left with John.  I turned on the television and found an episode of “The Fresh Beat Band” that was just starting.  I figured that she could watch that and then we would go to the bus stop.  It turns out that it has become part of her morning now.  She knows that “Fresh Beats” start at 7:30 so she must be ready before then to watch them.  It’s amazing how much faster she moves now!

We left Dave and Kristena’s about noon after breakfast at IHOP.  It was a long trip home.  The kids were tired and both Andy and I have a cold.  We got home right about 7:30 pm and it was good to be home.  Kids to bed and Andy and I to bed.

Today, Andy’s younger brother got married.  As Laura says, “I got a new Aunt!”  The wedding and reception were held at Horticultural Hall in Lake Geneva, WI.  It was a beautiful place!  The wedding was held in the outdoor courtyard.  The weather was perfect and Scot and Sheila were so sweet.  The reception was just a fun time.  Laura got to dance with Daddy while I held John through a lot of it as he fell asleep about 8:30 or so.  It was truly great to see everyone in the family!  Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmor!  May you have many, many years of happiness together!

We arrived at Dave and Kristena’s tonight about 6:30 pm.  It was a great evening!  We ate some great Rosati’s pizza, talked for a while, and the kids played.  Towards the end of the night, John, Laura, and Addyson all snuggled up to watch “The Incredibles” together.  Fun times!

Laura’s school had an open house this evening.  The kids made “themselves” from paper plates, paper bags, and construction paper.

Each one was set up in their seat so that families could see where their child sits.  Laura led us around her classroom, to the gym to meet Coach (her P.E. teacher), to the art room, to the music room, and to the media room.  We only spent about 25 minutes at Ridgeway Elementary, but you could tell that she is so proud of everything that she does.  What a great time!

Laura is all ready for school picture day!  She was so excited that it is a bit chilly out because she could wear her new, long sleeve butterfly shirt with glittery speckles.