Happy Birthday Joel

Joel had his 14th birthday on February 5th

He chose to celebrate his big day with a ski trip with his scout troop.

Joel recently finished playing 8th grade basketball (him far right in black).  (Photo made super big since it was taken far away)  Photos were taken in the Ankeny (south) vs. Ankeny (north) game, which is especially fun because we know kids from both teams.  (from church and other sports Joel has played)

Basketball being over a couple of weeks ago, track started on Monday!

Also believe it or not, Joel now has a driving permit!  (He hasn't driven yet though.)

More show choir-2018

Show choir season officially ended last week.  The kids are already discussing try-outs for next year.  Here are few pictures.  Carolyn's group this year was called Chaos.  She was proud to be chosen for this new group and had a great year.

Carolyn and her friends:  (Show band wears black - we have fantastic show bands (there are 5 show choirs and a band for each)  She has been friends with Anna (far right) since 2nd grade, Rachel (2nd from left) since 4th grade

Many of the same girls last year when they were all in the same choir.  We couldn't find everyone to redo this picture, but they all remain friends (and in show choir)

Singing (when not humming) the ballad.....there is humming at the beginning when soloists are singing.  (Carolyn far left)

 Dancing....lots of dancing (Carolyn 3rd from left, her buddy Rachel 6th from the left)

 One more of Joel, because he has such a great expression on his face.