First Day of School

Today officially began all kiddos back at school.  Yesterday, Elyse and I started (having high school start a day earlier was a new thing, and I am not a fan).  Anyway, all the kiddos were welcomed back with the same old picture backdrops, the mascot, music, staff, and an orange carpet. The kids weren't as excited to start but happy to see all their friends and the staff again.  Even though the excitement wasn't as great, I still believe it will be another great year and fly by!  

Caleb’s Baptism

Today marked a day that Dad and I will treasure forever; Caleb chose to be baptized.  Caleb first asked us back in the spring, so knowing it was still on his heart was huge.  Plus two years ago we watched him go from there is no Jesus to I want to live daily for Him the rest of my life. So proud of him!

Caleb declared his love to trust and follow Jesus before our church family.   It was such a beautiful sight that brought so much joy and happiness to Dad and me.  Following the baptisms, Constance hosted a cupcake reception for the families and their friends. Such a blessing today was.

Klauser's 50th Anniversary Celebration

For the past few days, we celebrated Grandpa and Grandma's 50th Wedding Anniversary up north at a cabin. The cabin was beautiful and helped create a memorable experience for us all. We played games, watched the Paris Olympics, fished, ate delicious food grilled by Uncle Shawn, rode on the pontoon, and tubed. The only negative things the kids complained about were the mosquitoes and horseflies, so I'd say the trip was a success.

Camp Lebanon

This July was packed full of Camp Lebanon! Caleb decided he did not want to go this year, but the other four all signed up. Elyse and Kallen was an easy decision. Maddie was excited to join her good friend. Ian was most hesitant, but with seventeen other male classmates we encouraged him this is the year to try. He was so glad he did; he loved it and can’t wait to go back next year! Such great memories they all make at camp especially with friends and their faith. 

Kallen: July 7-12

Ian and Maddie: July 14-18

Elyse:July 21-26

Rubik Cube Competition

Today Caleb experienced his first Rubik cube competition. He asked and thankfully we were able to fit it in this weekend The competition took place at Mall of America so it was really nice to have Nana come visit too. He did fantastic! The competition there was insane; one massive group with people who’ve been competing for years that can get one or two seconds. Caleb placed somewhere between 60 to 70th out of 130 people in all five events. We were so proud of him and know this will not be his first and only competition. 

Best time for each type-

2x2: 3.9 seconds

3x3: 17 seconds

pyramix: 10.7 seconds

4x4: 1 min, 55 seconds

Skewb: 27 seconds

Edward Jones’ Summer Regional

Starting Thursday we packed up again and headed north to Breezy Point for Edward Jones’ Summer Regional. It has been four years since we attended one as a family thanks to Covid and other family trips. Kids were honestly not too excited. Well thanks to lots of prayer; the region we are in changed, so we met new families. Two families who love Jesus; one with six kids and one with three all in the same ages made the weekend beyond enjoyable. Kids did not want to leave at all! We swam, played pickleball, ate ice cream, went to the arcade, and laughed a lot! Kids are thrilled to return next year which is so encouraging to Dad and I.

Plus it’s always fun to hear people talk so positively about Dad. We are very proud of him.

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