Monday, October 10, 2022

First Day of School

 Walter started 2nd grade with Mrs. Smith and Johanna started 4th grade with Mrs. Standorf. 


Walter was a bit of a goof ball on the first day.

Michelle waited with him to walk him into school but he decided at the last minute that he would go in by himself.  I asked him several times if he was sure which his friend overheard and responded (with his arm around Walter), "I'll take good care of him!"

Walter struggles to remember his teacher's name.  When anyone asks, he responds "same as Johanna" because Mrs. Smith was also Johanna's second grade teacher.



Johanna, of course, chose to walk in herself on the first day.

Both Johanna and Walter were very excited for Bryant to have a therapy dog at school this year. 

Johanna had homework her first day to bring in several things that describe her.  She chose homemade craft (pot holder), cousins picture, sunglasses from Melissa, and softball face guard.


Before the first day of school, we finished out the summer with a trip to Madison.




The day before school started we had picture day and a trip to Dunkin Donuts.


And one more sleep over. 




Summer Fun 2022

Backyard water battles




Quad City Zoo and Chuckie Cheese.




Fishing with Gma and Gpa.



Tony golfing once or twice a year.


Michelle biking once or twice a year.

Cousin time in Gma and Gpa trees.

Backyard swings.


Front yard stilts.




Dubuque County Fair.




Jumping on the pickle ball bandwagon.



Dodging the rain.


Celebrating 45 years.

Marigolds which were not planted but got so large they caused Michelle's van to alarm when backing out.


4th of July at Dyersville.



Walter literally filled with sh*t but enjoying the joy ride in a wheelchair.





Galena Family Vacation

 The kids always look forward to the Arnold family trip to Galena.

Pool and hot tub time for kids.


And evening relaxation.


Water battles.


And tree climbing.

Relaxing.


And dining.

Checking out the hot air balloons.

And the mini-golf course (which included some golf ball fishing).


Sitting around the fire.

And eating smores.

Going for walks.

And getting that group shot.