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I Almost Forgot About Halloween

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This may have been the strangest Halloween (and season leading up to) since we have had kids.  No pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, or decorating... Since we moved here, we have always done something.  The last few years have been with the families in our neighborhood.  Gracie only dressed up for her Halloween practice.  She and Rylee were milk and cookies.  Owen went to a party with friends, and Nick and I decided to go watch Chase play basketball in Sedalia.  Owen also went to a couple of haunted houses with his friends, which counts I guess.  But, I guess we'll move on to Thanksgiving... ??????? Pimp Costume (title on the costume bag) I had no words when he and his friends purchased these costumes, but it needs to be documented. I miss Spider-Man and Harry Potter. Gracie went two nights in a row to watch Chase play in Sedalia. Nick and I drove over on Halloween night, and it was great to see him play! 1st Team All-Conference Selections came out ye...
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The Grind of Fall

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The month of October did not disappoint.  Every weekend was full and we got to see our kids do the things they love to do.  More travel than the past couple months, but I'm ok with that. Enjoying the beautiful weather. Could be so different! I think this was the HR hit HR celebration Another at-bat Marissa, Gracie, and Addy Playing third Post-game tailgate The grandparents all attended. Supporting #13 In-between games My parents always come prepared. The last home weekend of softball was pretty fun.  Nick was in Columbia watching the game against Lindenwood on Friday night, while Deb and I went to watch Owen at Osage.  Then we all got to see three more softball games throughout the weekend.  Two Jr. Colleges on Saturday and then we beat Iowa on Sunday.  That was great.    Mizzou at KC Diamonds Mizzou got to play at the Diamonds Pro Team Stadium earlier in October. Gracie caught most of game 2 and received the honorary first pitch. Talking with CB ...
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Making the News

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I could not resist posting this. Neither of our kids were impressed with it, but Nick and I got a kick out of Rod's comparisons. It makes me smile. Rod Smith has always been great with our family. Got a good pic of Gracie and Nick after her game in KS I can't wait to watch her play again this weekend! More football...only two regular season games left This week should be a good one against Hallsville  
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October is Here

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ISU Wrestling room after 20+ years During an already busy weekend, Nick and I made a trip up to Iowa to attend the Celebration of Life for his college wrestling coach, Bobby Douglas.  There were close to 40 former student-athletes in attendance, many of whom were All-Americans, National Champs, and Olympians. It was a little surreal being in a room with that many decorated athletes, who Nick had the privilege of wrestling with every day.   Here are the former wrestlers who had Coach Douglas as their coach. It was so fun to hear all of the stories and the appreciation the wrestlers shared about Coach Douglas.  He affected the lives of so many and had a huge impact on Nick's life, as well. He took a chance on an 18-year-old who had only qualified for high school state wrestling once, and never won a match at state.  It was most likely because of the coaches and just wrestling in general that Nick stayed in college and completed his degree.  I think every stud...
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