Papa's Pumpkin Harvest

Last weekend, Papa John invited us to come help with the harvest of his personal pumpkin patch. He grew quite the variety of pumpkins and gourds this year.

So many gorgeous fall colors and textures!

The boys had fun pickin' pumpkins and shootin' a few with their BB guns. 

Northern Lights

After putting the boys to bed on a usual Thursday night, Nathan stepped out back and wondered, "What is that red glow?"

He was wise enough to take a quick picture with his iPhone and quickly realized that it was the awe inspiring aurora borealis!

I had never, in my 40+ years, experienced the Northern Lights and it did not disappoint.  All glory to God in the sky!

Fall Sports

With 3 kids involved in 3 different sports, we were a runnin' this fall.  We wore some divots in our bleacher chairs and ate entirely too many concession stand dinners but it was so fun to see their growth and individual accomplishments.

Dorchester JV Tourney Champs!

Tuck's soccer team with coaches Reed Stone and Phil Hultman

Mason advanced his QB skills with the Mustang's youth football league. 

41

This past weekend, we got to spend some time relaxing and celebrating Nathan's 41st birthday at our favorite getaway.

Unfortunately, Jentry had to stay back in Sutton for volleyball practice and to march with the band at Harvest of Harmony. 

Saxophone Trifecta!

Meanwhile, in Harlan County, we were celebrating 40 years of Applefest.

Grandma and Papa were the honored Grand Marshalls!

The boys entered the kids' chalk art competition and Aunt Kelly got her picture next to the professional artist's 3D chalk image.

We took in the sunrise and even got to see a bald eagle close-up and in-flight.

Most importantly we got to celebrate Nathan. We sang at breakfast and the Hamilton's spoiled him with a tasty brisket dinner at their home.  

As a special gift, I arranged for both the Huskers and the Broncos to pull off a birthday weekend win. It was a near perfect celebration for a special man.

HOCO 2024

Homecoming 2024 first began with Isaac and Anna at SVHS.

The very next weekend, SVHS traveled to Sutton to take on the Mustangs for their homecoming game. It was great fun having the Hamilton's in town for a gorgeous Friday night under the lights.

Junior Class

Myles Ferguson and Lindsey Ladehoff were crowned King and Queen. 

Kyla, Lincoln and Jentry

Grandparents Day

Another successful Grandparents Day in the books!  This year Tucker spent the day with Papa and Grandma Bose and Mason enjoyed being with Papa and Onnie McKenzie. 

These kids are so fortunate to have both sets of grandparents able to join them for this special day.

After the grandparents left, the entire elementary participated in their annual color run.  Tucker's class had a blast getting all sorts of colorful! 

Huskers vs Buffalos

Nathan got to take Mason to his first Husker night game against the Colorado Buffalos. Nathan said the drone light show was amazing and the stadium was as loud as ever.

The Huskers came away with a "W" and Mason brought home a red cowbell and Herbie t-shirt. The fan sitting behind them caught the shirt and generously gave it to Mason.  It wasn't until Nathan shared the pictures with me did they learn that the fan was none other then Louis Hays, my parents' long-time pharmacist and friend from Alma.  What are the odds? Only in Nebraska!