It's been another busy week. We had Olympics at school every afternoon (glad that's over!!), a snow day Wednesday and Katie started driver's ed which she has every evening during the month of February. On Friday evening we had some friends who were involved in the annual Sem pond jump at Calvin and wanted to go check it out. We missed Ken, but got to see Kevin and David from Visalia take the plunge. This was quite an event. Several hundred college kids were standing in line in the snow (many with bare feet!) waiting to jump into frigid water. Earlier that day they had to saw a hole in the frozen pond to clear a jumping spot. We stood and watched for awhile until we were too cold to stand it! Katie and Kamryn said if they go to Calvin they are totally doing this. Troy wasn't so sure! We enjoyed dinner out with the Borsts and then relaxed at home while watching the Opening Ceremonies.
Kids waiting in line to take the plunge.
Troy and Kam on the sidelines.
Some kids wore costumes.
I think this is Kevin K. running out after jumping and David getting ready to jump.*************************
Tidbits from the week:
What Katie learned in Driver's Ed. : Before starting the car to drive you must secure all loose objects in the car. (We were laughing that if we did this in our van, it would take hours to get anywhere!) Also, the new hand position is "9 and 3" instead of the old "10 and 2" because your arms get broken from the air bags if you're in an accident the old way.
Also, when watching the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. Troy said, "I know why the Canadians are wearing red...for Valentine's Day!"
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