September Comes to a Close

    The end of September North Platte has Reader's Choice awards for many of the businesses in town. Mike was chosen as Surgeon of the Year at Great Plains this year. 

September 26-October 2
    Monday the kids had school and Alec went to play with Sam and Babs while I ran some errands since they didn't have school and Babs is now working more so she has not been able to see the kids as much and misses them. It was cool on Monday so I made chili for supper. This year I canned some chili base and I would have to say this batch of chili was some of the best I have made. Rachel even tried it and liked it after claiming she does not like any kind of chili or soup! Tuesday we went to Jazzercise and then picked up Ashlynn Murdock so Michelle could go to some meetings and get some things done. The kids love having Ashlynn here and she is such a good baby. Becca was sad that Ashlynn left while she was at school as she loves helping me with Ashlynn. Tuesday night we get to the St. Pat's vs. Mullen volleyball game. St. Pat's won and Babs sang the national anthem before the Varsity game. The kids enjoyed watching Babs play, cheering with the cheerleaders, and eating snacks.

Becca was so excited to get to use Bab's poms

Mommy and Rachel enjoying the game.

   Wednesday we took Rachel to school then came home and picked the gourds and pumpkins to take and use at Tammy's wedding reception. Alec and Becca had a good time loading the produce in the car and driving it from the garden to the driveway. Wednesday night Johnna came out and watched the kids so that Mike and I could go to dinner for our anniversary. We had a nice dinner at the Canteen, drinks at Sip, and then went to the movie Bad Moms. Thursday after the girls got out of school we dropped Rachel off at Lisa's and headed to Kearney to help Tammy get ready for the wedding. 
    Friday Lisa took Rachel to school and then she rode home with the neighbors and Mike picked her up and they came to Kearney after he got done with work. Alec and Becca spent the day with Cindy; they went out to lunch, to the Children's Museum and played outside. I helped Tammy decorate for the reception and finish up last minute wedding stuff. Mom and Dad got to town just in time for us to head to rehearsal since Mike had to work. After the kids were done with rehearsal Mom and Dad took them back to Cindy's to go to bed. Dad, Kent, and Mike went to the hockey game while Mom and Cindy watched the kids and I went to the rehearsal supper. 

Tammy (the bride), Sydney (the personal attendant), and me (the maid of honor)

    Saturday was the big day. Tammy and I got hair done at 8:30 and the girls got their hair done at 10:30. The wedding was at 3 and then Mom and Dad took the kids back to Cindy's to change while Mike and I enjoyed riding with the wedding party in a limo to the reception. The reception and dance was lots of fun. Mom and Dad enjoyed watching the kids dance, talking with Marty and Lisa, and watching the live band Whiskey Bent. What a great day we all had. 

Finished with hair

Ring Bear and Flower Girl

Almost time

Lisa and I at the dance

Dancing with sissy

Dancing with Friends

John teaching Alec how to line dance

Family picture in our wedding clothes.

  Sunday while I went to brunch at Tammy's and helped them take down decorations Mike, Cindy, Kent and the kids went to the big apple. The kids had a great time and then we came home. Sunday night Mia came out and watched the kids while Mike and I went to town for a PA candidate dinner.