This year you'll have to look elsewhere to get your Girl Scout Cookie fix (Megan is choosing other activities instead), but that doesn't mean we're not selling anything this fall.
Megan is participating in a fundraiser for the La Crescent PTO to help with the cost of field trips and "enhance the educational experience" at La Crescent-Hokah Elementary School. This is a "friends and family" sale only (no door to door), and of course there are incentives ... starting at only 30 items sold there are actually some pretty good incentives so Megan thanks you ahead of time for your consideration as we know there are a lot of fundraisers going on this fall.
So, follow the link and check out what they have for sale. They have a lot of different items, including lots of wrapping paper and other Christmas items. You'll know you're on the right page because I included a picture of Megan (not the best pic but handy this afternoon).
http://www.helpsupportourschool.com/index.asp?PID=21133
Or, if that doesn't work try the tiny url I made (or try copy/paste as recommended below)
http://tinyurl.com/2dbupd
THANK YOU!
Monday, September 17, 2007
Marcus' Baptism
Those of you paying attention saw a few newborn pictures of Marcus earlier this summer ... he's grown a little in the last couple of months! Isn't he gorgeous?!
We went up to Rochester on Sunday morning for Marcus' baptism at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Rochester, and afterwards were treated to a nice dinner at Olive Garden for the entire clan (Groths and Olsons) that was there. As usual there wasn't enough time to talk to everyone, but it was still nice to see everyone at least briefly. I especially enjoyed seeing the kids as they are all growing and changing so quickly.
I also can't believe that we managed to get a family picture without any screaming kids! And you can't even tell that I'm holding Nessa down to get her to stay there instead of running away!
We went up to Rochester on Sunday morning for Marcus' baptism at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Rochester, and afterwards were treated to a nice dinner at Olive Garden for the entire clan (Groths and Olsons) that was there. As usual there wasn't enough time to talk to everyone, but it was still nice to see everyone at least briefly. I especially enjoyed seeing the kids as they are all growing and changing so quickly.I also can't believe that we managed to get a family picture without any screaming kids! And you can't even tell that I'm holding Nessa down to get her to stay there instead of running away!
So, you would think I would be happy when she's doing what I told her to do
Yes, Megan is trying very hard to clean her VERY messy room. And she's even listening to me and getting rid of LOTS of clothes that don't really fit well or that she doesn't wear for whatever reason (and no, I'm not saving it ALL for Nessa ... watch for rummage sale at our place soon ... I hope). But instead of only be thrilled that she's actually doing it, even if it is at a pace makes me wonder if there has been movement between my hourly checks, I find myself biting my tongue repeatedly. Yes, it becomes very clear to me why I struggle with clutter as I have to keep myself from saying, "you're getting rid of that?"
I hope I can take a lesson from her and be brutal as I try to declutter this house. I would say it's a fall project, but more realistically it's a life project. :-)
I hope I can take a lesson from her and be brutal as I try to declutter this house. I would say it's a fall project, but more realistically it's a life project. :-)
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Megan at the Houston County Fair recap
Megan loves her goat Floppy!!!
I just realized that while I uploaded the photos to Flickr I never actually blogged about it which is bad, bad, bad because I should have been brag, brag, bragging about how great Megan did!!
Megan got not one but TWO Grand Champion ribbons for showing her goat at the fair! One for Showmanship and one for Market Goat. Megan also got a blue ribbon and honorable mention for the bird house she made in teh crafts catagory. Megan worked very hard creating her bird house and writing about how she did the project so I'm so glad that was noticed by the judges (and I wish I had a photo to share with you). And of course Megan works hard caring for all of her goats (three of them at her Dad's house) all of the time. Megan also had to teach Floppy how to walk on a leash and do some other special things to prepare him for the fair. Megan also has learned a lot about the goats and this paid off when the judge asked her lots of questions.
I asked Megan what the best thing about the fair was and the first things she said was, "It was fun!." Then she did say it was a good learning experience too. She says that next year she wants to enter more goats and do more things.
Megan and her friends had fun earlier in the week at the fair, but Shawn, Nessa and I didn't get to go until the Saturday of the fair -- the day the rain started (probably why I forgot to blog about it the next day) ... So, we all have our rain ponchos on in the pictures. We spend a fun but very wet couple of hours there seeing not only Floppy but many of the other animals and projects (and eating of course).
Nessa's favorite part of the fair was being allowed to go in and pet "Megan's goat."
I just realized that while I uploaded the photos to Flickr I never actually blogged about it which is bad, bad, bad because I should have been brag, brag, bragging about how great Megan did!!
Megan got not one but TWO Grand Champion ribbons for showing her goat at the fair! One for Showmanship and one for Market Goat. Megan also got a blue ribbon and honorable mention for the bird house she made in teh crafts catagory. Megan worked very hard creating her bird house and writing about how she did the project so I'm so glad that was noticed by the judges (and I wish I had a photo to share with you). And of course Megan works hard caring for all of her goats (three of them at her Dad's house) all of the time. Megan also had to teach Floppy how to walk on a leash and do some other special things to prepare him for the fair. Megan also has learned a lot about the goats and this paid off when the judge asked her lots of questions.
I asked Megan what the best thing about the fair was and the first things she said was, "It was fun!." Then she did say it was a good learning experience too. She says that next year she wants to enter more goats and do more things.
Megan and her friends had fun earlier in the week at the fair, but Shawn, Nessa and I didn't get to go until the Saturday of the fair -- the day the rain started (probably why I forgot to blog about it the next day) ... So, we all have our rain ponchos on in the pictures. We spend a fun but very wet couple of hours there seeing not only Floppy but many of the other animals and projects (and eating of course).
Nessa's favorite part of the fair was being allowed to go in and pet "Megan's goat."
To see all of Megan's photos from the fair, look at the set in Flickr:
Ahnika's first horse show
I want to share these pictures of my niece Ahnika's first horse show with all of you. Those of you that haven't seen her for awhile won't hardly believe it's her (yes, that is make you see ... it's part of the horse show I guess). As far as I understand she won't be in another one until next year, but she's already looking forward to it.
Ahnika loves to spend time with her aunt (in the photo with her) and the horses ...
She won 3rd place!!!
Almost ready ...
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Just uploaded lots of new photos to Flickr -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/brooksgroth/
I plan to blog about many of them and add descriptions lather this week (or next) but those of you that were at the events don't need descriptions anyway ... and the rest of you just may be antsy for pictures. :-)
We had a beautiful but busy weekend. Below Nessa shows how we all felt by this (Sunday) evening.
I plan to blog about many of them and add descriptions lather this week (or next) but those of you that were at the events don't need descriptions anyway ... and the rest of you just may be antsy for pictures. :-)
We had a beautiful but busy weekend. Below Nessa shows how we all felt by this (Sunday) evening.
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Greater Wisconsin Memory Walk 2007
Beat the rush and go donate or sign up to walk now! That is before you get a personal email from me begging, er encouraging, you to support Alzheimer's disease research with your donation.
http://memorywalk.kintera.org/greaterwi/cardinals
On Saturday, September 22, some of my friends will be participating in the Alzheimer's Association's Memory Walk, raising money for Alzheimer's disease research. They are walking for everyone affected by Alzheimer's disease. Please join them in increasing awareness and fundraising to support research and improve the lives those living with this disease.
http://memorywalk.kintera.org/greaterwi/cardinals
http://memorywalk.kintera.org/greaterwi/cardinals
On Saturday, September 22, some of my friends will be participating in the Alzheimer's Association's Memory Walk, raising money for Alzheimer's disease research. They are walking for everyone affected by Alzheimer's disease. Please join them in increasing awareness and fundraising to support research and improve the lives those living with this disease.
http://memorywalk.kintera.org/greaterwi/cardinals
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
There and back again
That's the current message on my Gmail status line (next to the little dot that tells you if I'm online or not and if I am online whether I'm busy or not (and there are times I set it to available when online, really there are)). It will likely stay the current message for awhile as now that we're back there is a lot to do to finish unpacking and settle into our fall routine.
We had a WONDERFUL time over Labor Day weekend while spending time on Kelleys Island with Kevin, Jo and Max. As Shawn said repeatedly it was so much fun to watch Nessa and Max play together, and that alone was worth the trip. In addition to enjoying the visit together we also enjoyed visiting Kelley's Island (a return trip for Shawn and the first time for me and Megan). Great place. Great weather. Great Trip.
More details and a few photos should be posted later this week.
We returned just in time for Megan to get to bed because it was a "school night." We took her to her dad's house because this year Megan is attending La Crescent schools (more on this soon). She is in 4th grade this year and her teacher seems great so far. I hope she has a fun and exciting year.
Happy fall!
We had a WONDERFUL time over Labor Day weekend while spending time on Kelleys Island with Kevin, Jo and Max. As Shawn said repeatedly it was so much fun to watch Nessa and Max play together, and that alone was worth the trip. In addition to enjoying the visit together we also enjoyed visiting Kelley's Island (a return trip for Shawn and the first time for me and Megan). Great place. Great weather. Great Trip.
More details and a few photos should be posted later this week.
We returned just in time for Megan to get to bed because it was a "school night." We took her to her dad's house because this year Megan is attending La Crescent schools (more on this soon). She is in 4th grade this year and her teacher seems great so far. I hope she has a fun and exciting year.
Happy fall!
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