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End of the basketball season 🏀

Shecklet# #3 and Shecklet #4 both had end of the season bball tournaments this weekend. Saturday they played at different locations, so Jake and I had to divide and conquer. He went to #4’s games and I went to #3’s. Both girls won both of their games, so we headed back to the gym (this time at the same location) on Sunday.

Shecklet #4 played first and her team played so hard! They put up numerous more shots than their competition, but the ball just didn’t want to go in! They ended up with a third place finish!

Shecklet #3’s team came into the tournament undefeated and ended undefeated! Their final game was very physical, but they played their game (good sportsmanship and great defense) and pulled away from the other team in the second half. Shecklet #3 earned four fouls! (Mrs. King from #2’s bball days would have been proud!)

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Braces & expander

The pulled tooth that Shecklet #4 had ended up being a good thing in the long run. We found out that she has two impacted canines and the orthodontist needs to make room for them to come in properly (and hopefully avoid more oral surgery.) A friend of mine told me to be prepared for the first few days to be uncomfortable, but after that things should improve. It’s one thing to have braces, but another to adjust to having an expander on the roof of your mouth. She was a brave kid sitting through her appointment, especially after what she’s been through in the past.

If all goes well, this phase of braces should only last 10-12 months. Then round two will come in a few years.

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Opening skiing 2022!

Trollhaugen has been making snow during this current October cold snap we’ve been having. The Trolls sent and email saying the slopes would be open for a few hours today.

Jake took the girls to get their first lift ticket of their 2022-2023 ski pass. (The boys had youth group tonight, so they stayed back with me.)

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Pulled tooth

Shecklet #4 has had a toothache off and on since having one of her molars filled a few months ago. Today it was so painful we had an emergency trip to the dentist and then on to the oral surgeon to have it pulled. It had abscessed, which was disappointing to hear. The experience was not pleasant and I think we were both traumatized by it, but I’m glad she’s no longer feeling pain when she chews.

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First day 2022 – take 1

Shecklets 3 & 4 went back to school today. We have a 4th grader and a 6th grader. One in upper elementary and one in middle school. Here’s to learning new things, making new friends, growing (physically and emotionally,) and having a normal year!

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Academic letter

This kid has always had to work hard at school. He received a letter in the mail from his principal today telling him that he made the honor roll and earned an academic letter!

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2022 HS Ultimate Frisbee Season

The Mavericks had an exciting season this spring, culminating in a third place finish at the state tournament. Shecklet #1 has played family frisbee with a lot of the kids on his team, but this was the first time he had played at the high school level of intensity. His teams’ games were so fun to watch!

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Photo contest winner!

Jake entered our city’s winter photo contest and thanks to a little help from our friends and family who voted, he won! How fun is that?!?

Update: His picture was later published in the local newspaper as well.

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Bad Axe

Part of Shecklet #2’s birthday present from Aunt Larissa was a trip to Bad Axe for some axe throwing. They reserved a lane that held enough people to bring Grandpa Dave, Jake, and Shecklet #1 along, too. It looked like a lot of fun. I want to join them next time!