So, the kids and I are in the full swing of school. They have completed a month and are both doing very well. They are both getting good grades as of the progress reports that were sent home this past week. Cassadie is loving swim team and has recently learned how to swim the Butterfly stroke. This is a very difficult stroke and she was super excited when she finally got it.  Below I've added a video of her swimming for those of you who would like to see it.  This is from the end of September.  After she saw the video, she noticed she was lifting her head out of the water when she breathes and has since fixed the problem. 

Cassadie is in the third lane from the back swimming freestyle.  The girl in the lane just closer, is swimming breast stroke.

Jarod started at the Intermediate School (4th - 6th) this year and enjoys the fact that he no longer goes to the "PeeWee" school. I think he feels more grown up.  

At work, we just finished Homecoming week. This means crazy dress up days for the students, girls playing football, boys playing volleyball, and decorated halls. I spent an entire Saturday helping the Sophomore class decorate our Commons. It is hard work and it always surprises me how they really step up and get it done.

I teach a class at the private university that's about 15 miles away. It is the university where I went to get my Bachelor's and Teaching Certificate. I teach two nights a week, an hour and fifteen minute class. Overall, it is pretty easy money, and I feel like I'm giving something back. Anyway, one evening it had been raining a little (as it kind of drizzles here rather than really rains), and there was the most beautiful double rainbow. My pictures do not really do justice, I know it's hard to see the second one. Believe me, it was gorgeous!

Cassadie had a sleepover to celebrate her birthday. We had five 12 year old girls running around our house friday night and saturday morning. They had a blast doing makeovers, playing games, and watching movies.  I know, can you believe she's 12?  

These next two pictures are of Cassadie after one of her friends did her makeover.  The first picture is an upclose of just her face before the hair was done.  I was impressed, it was actually tasteful!