Sawyer and Xander Trick or Treat 2011

Mr. October

It's been a while since I've given a pictoral or video update of my kids. Here's one of Xander posing for the Yous Kids calendar: Mr. October. 4 teeth in place and aparently loving pumpkins!

Dance songs for Korie & Wes' wedding reception

Help!... Kelly put me in charge of putting together a list for the D.J.- songs we want to dance to for the wedding reception. I'd love to get your favorite selections added to the list... give suggestions for: all-participating dances ("Electric Slide"), slow (Elvis - "I Can't Help Falling In Love With You", fast ("I've Got A Feeling"). Of course, the VanDrunen sisters' favorite, "We Are Family" is a must.
I know classics, but could use help with newer songs.

The Blog is Back in Town

Just in case you all were wondering...my blog is still functioning...just not about travels anymore. I missed blogging too much and picked it up again when my senior year started. 

It is still annagesch.blogspot.com and the link is still on the right side of your screen! 

Read along if you so choose! 

The End of an Era

Today, Anna played the last game of her soccer career. It was a game at college of Du Page, and Stephanie and the kids, my mom, and aunt Karen were on hand to take in the history.

The entire event was awesome, but the clear highlight was Anna scoring a goal- the 3rd of her college career (video above). She usually plays defense, but for a large stretch of the game, she played forward, and was able to put the Trolls second goal in en route to a dominating 4-0 curtain call on a terrific career.

Way to go, Anna! We're proud of you!

Adam's baby dedication

Taylor and Nicole asked me to invite anyone who would like to come to Adam's Baby Dedication. It will be next Sunday, October 30, 2011 at their church in Hobart. A lunch will follow, so let us know if you are able to come so we can plan.

Need a laugh?

Even though she was feeling terrible, Keelan still had her in giggles. It was so good to hear her laugh! I am convinced there is no better sound in the world!

30 Foot Flame

A week ago, the soccer team that I coach had a friday night home game under the lights. It was senior night, and we celebrated with a huge all-school bonfire afterwards. We stacked pallets about 8 feet high and 15 feet wide. The flame (at times) reached 30 feet tall. It was awesome. It was so hot that there was about a 20 foot "wall" of heat that you really couldn't even approach it. It was a great time!

Mystery

A gold crown (tooth) was found at our home. Did you lose one? Let us know. We sent it to a company who will send us check for its worth. We would be happy to forward the check to you.

Chick-Fil-A Fans

So it was this past Sunday when a few friends and I decided to read the newspaper. In the paper we noticed the grand opening of a Chick-Fil-A in Merrillville. This isn't your ordinary grand opening event. Instead the first 100 people received a year supply of Chick-Fil-A. So at 4AM Wednesday morning we managed to be the first 100 people in line. The stipulation was that you had to stay for a full 24 hours, after being the first 100 in order to receive a year supply. So we didn't bring a single item but we managed to stay a full 24 hours til Thursday morning. We met a variety of fun people, played some mexican train, card games, as well as games put on by Chick-Fil-A. So look out ladies cause if you win a date with this guy... you better believe you'll have the option of a spicy chicken sandwich or tender chicken nuggets... and this time, it's on me.