It has been a busy start to the month of April for the Kerian family. Where does time go? So what is going on in our lives? Let's see. . .
Not only did Elyse turn 14, she passed her driver's permit test with flying colors on the first try! Yeah Elyse! This was much to my surprise, not that I didn't think she could do it, but because I didn't think she studied much. I thought it would be good for her just to take the test and see what it was like even if she didn't pass. I guess she showed me. . . .passed first attempt. So, she has been out driving around a few times. She is not that eager to jump behind the wheel. I keep forgetting that she didn't learn to drive like I did on the farm way before I was 14. Over Easter weekend I tried to get her to go for a drive with her grandpa around the fields on the farm, but she conveniently forgot her driver's license, which she really didn't need out there. But oh well, she is now a driver in the Kerian family.
She was also recently in the jr. high musical at our school called "Fussin' and a Feudin'" about two hillbilly families that have had a feud going on for years. She was the store owner and mother to a boy that was so much shorter than her, it was fitting! She did a great job and I have included some pictures in this post. She is enjoying track right now, having batting practice once a week for softball, busy babysitting and saving her money, and of course, enjoying a lot of time with her friends! Our weekends continue to have a house full of kids, which we love. Friday night the house was full of girls after they went to the movies for a sleep over, and Saturday night was Alex's turn to have a house full of boys for the night. Funny how they don't want their parents around when their friends are here. . . .unless they need food of course. :)
Alex. . . he is busy with baseball now. Practice twice a week for his AAU team and loving every minute of it. The have their first tournament already in early May so that will be here before you know it as well. Dick's Sporting Goods store has become a frequent stop for us, even more than it was before, as the kids seem to always need gear for their sports (Elyse with track and softball coming up, and Alex with baseball). Alex is now the one going through the growth spurt and we can't keep up with clothes that fit him.. . . or shoes. . . .
Kirstin. . . she has been the family traveler the past month. She loved her week in Mexico for Spring Break, enjoyed her week at a school in Texas for a practicum, and is now gearing up to finish her college life at UNI. She is pretty sad about having to leave college life and "grow up". Her saving grace is that she is really still a college student because she student teaches in the fall! It has been awesome watching her travel and enjoy life with more confidence and courage. We are all excited for her experiences this fall - not only because she will be learning new life lessons in Virginia and New York - but we will get to visit!!!! (Selfish I know)
Wayne enjoyed his yearly golf trip to Georgia and is loving the sunshine lately. He and Alex have already spent a lot of time on the golf course. I think Alex is a chip of the ol' block as he has a pretty sweet golf game! They are enjoying the time together (and avoiding chores around the house). Just kidding.
I am continue to be busy with school. Hard for me to believe the year is almost over. Our students are still done before Memorial Day, which is kind of a miracle considering all the snow days we had. The last two years I have had to stay back and teach the week after Memorial Day while my family ventured off to the Carolinas a week before me for our 3 week vacation. Funny how this year, we aren't going to the Carolinas in June (moved it to July) and I will be done with school. Just my luck! Oh well, you will find me at many softball and baseball games I guess that week instead.
Enjoy the sunshine!
