Catching up with Friends

Last week we got together with Hummel's and Plaisance families at Top Golf.  We haven't seen Lara and John and kids for months...  such a busy family, but we finally nailed down a time.  We had a good time visiting, and the kids played golf.  Was a fun couple hours. 

In addition, Cora and I met up with some dance moms (old and current) - we had a great dinner and great chat with some of the moms.  Selena is no longer doing dance, so it was fun to catch up with her and Jacque... and then see Michelle and Cora A too. 

Then to wrap it up - annual Christmas shopping with Jill and Tricia - as well as Ash, Lindsay and Hope!  Eden was working, but man we had a good day!!

2024 Golf Banquet (Sophomore)

Sunday was the 2024 golf banquet - celebrating the 18 kids that made the team.  Not all the kids could be there, but it was a very nice 30 minutes. 

Kayson was awarded "JV2 Golfer of the Year" - very nice, and so unexpected.  I was pleased... that means a couple things - coaches noticed him, and so did his team mates.  He also got "All Academic Award" for having at least 3.25 GPA. 

I pray that he continues to work hard to Golf Tech and improve over the winter. 

Kids pictures

Another year of having Melissa Goche take our pics... she does a great job, she's quick and the kids do well for her. 

So pleased... and heartwarming.  I love them so much. 

Titans Convention 2024

I always feel once Cora goes to this Titans Convention, it's the true start of the season for us!  Even though, the team has been practicing hard for months!  

Sunday was convention day - one day - full of contemporary, jazz, hip hop, musical theater.  It was a good day - she worked hard, and was wiped out!!

Early morning, but she was ready!

Always required picture with friend Quinn!

with Quinn and Lauren (dancers from WestSide)

with instructors

Lunch break!

:)

This & That

• Kayson is approaching his first finals week of HS - he's done pretty well, but several times he's just been lazy!  I hope he applies himself to these finals and we see great results. 
• One of his classes was Intro to Metalworking - it was a pretty solid, interesting class for him.  He did well - and came home with several items he welded. Pictures of a few of the items:

• I had the kids' pictures taken this past week - we don't have all of them back, but the few we've seen were great and I'm always so pleased with my kids.  They do well - and it's fairly quick.  I love them so much. 
• Invisalign - this should be it's own post!  BUT - I'm nearly finished with my Invisalign.  I got fitted for the retainer, got the buttons removed!  I love the way they look and am so pleased!

Iowa game

We continue to have season tickets to the Iowa football games, with that though - Cora and I rarely attend.  It just makes for a long day, and Cora isn't too excited about it!  BUT - this past Saturday, we all went!  And it was fun!

We met up with Scott, Niky, Duke and Britt with their group of tailgaters - and man, they were having fun!  :) It was fun to see Duke - as he has been at college.  It was a fun morning.  The game was good too - a win, so that's always helpful for the day!

Tooth #1 out!

On the road to braces... and Cora is starting to lose the teeth that are needed. 

I think she needs to lose 5 - she thinks only 4.  WHO KNOWS!

Last night she pulled out one... and looks like another is pretty lose too! 

2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's

Another year has passed... and Team Hardy gathered for the Walk to End Alzheimer's.  

We had a beautiful day - warm walk, then everyone came to the house for lunch and visiting.  It was a fun couple hours. 

2024 Homecoming

Last week was Waukee's homecoming week - all the dress up days, big football game that we lost!, gatherings and the homecoming dance. 

Cora had a good week... We attended the homecoming parade on Thursday night -- and lucky girl - Cora got to go to the FB game with her new friend Lauren.  I was hesitant, but they went and had fun.  

Moving on to Kayson - he had a good week too!  Most importantly, he and some of his buddies went to the homecoming dance.  Now - about 2 months ago, the boys wrinkled up their noses at going to the dance...  so us moms compromised -- go to the dance for a bit (experience it), then head to Top Golf!  We figured that was a win-win! 

The day came - we had a few kids here at the house for pictures then they were off.  

Dance for about 30 minutes - then headed to TopGolf.  And based on pictures and all the talk - they had a blast and "should have stayed at the dance the whole time!!"  WHAT!?  So funny.  Well, now we know!!  Regardless, they went and had a great night!