Parent Teacher Conferences

 This last week was a whirlwind with Extension Annual Conference and Parent Teacher Conferences. Both things went really well and we ended the week with a lazy and chilly weekend! 

I wasn't able to make it to Daryl's conferences so I have some emails to send Monday.... Alex is doing all the things he should be doing! His teachers like having him in class.

This weekend we hung out at home with just a few errand runs. We had a movie night Friday and a hot chocolate night Saturday. The boys didn't complain too much as I tried to avoid turning on the furnace until November. That didn't work out as I turned it on first thing this morning, Oct. 29th. Soooo close! The house was 54°, maybe next year! The highlight of the weekend was the KU win over OU on Saturday. What a way to see them out of the Big 12. Rock Chalk!! 

He did a great job at his student led conference!

Daryl has been driving on his learner's permit, so Alex wanted to back up and pull forward in the drive way. The youngest child really does get it all... Lol

I got an award at conference this year. Reaching a diverse audience is a Shawnee County team effort, I was happy to accept for all of us!

Football Game!

 For the last couple of years Daryl and I have made it to a KU football game. This year it seemed like the home schedule has been against us. So when I realized Stillwater is only 4 hours from Topeka and we had nothing going on Saturday, I thought "this is our chance!"

Saturday  morning the boys and I loaded up and we headed to Oklahoma! We really wanted to see a KU win but we settled for a really good game! I do have to commend the OSU fans, they were top notch. As we were leaving the stadium two fans sitting near us told the boys "your team gave us a good game, Be proud!" We were behind the KU bench and near the KU band so our section was 50/50 on KU and OSU fans. Everyone was cheering for their school and staying very cordial and friendly. 

While the OSU mascot is a little freaky looking, I would definitely see an away game there again!  

The most important part, the tradition of seeing at least one KU football game a year lives on! Rock Chalk! 

We ended up being plenty early, that's what happens
when I'm not sure where I'm going. LOL 

There is Lance! 

I don't care where I'm at, I enjoy the marching band!

After getting home at 11, we relaxed Sunday morning!

Wichita Brick Convention

 We had a great weekend at The Manor! On Friday Daryl went to the Homecoming football game and freshman tailgate. Then yesterday he went to his first homecoming dance! Alex and I stayed up late to pick him up at 11 and he had a good time! 

Today, we hit the road bright and early to meet Aunt Sofia in Wichita for a Lego festival! It was soooo cool! I think Mom, Sofia and I had just as much fun as the boys. After we saw all the amazing Lego creations we went to the Town East mall and the boys were blown away. The only Mall they know is the struggling one here in Topeka. So to see one full of stores and people was fun for them. 

It was well worth the trip to spend the day with family. I'm so glad my sister suggested it! Also, many thanks to Grandma Rosie for holding down the fort while I was in Montana. I never have to worry about anything when she is at the house. Thanks Mom!