I am happy to write this entry for my husband, Kevin, and to share a little about our family.
As any parent knows, sometimes your kids are involved in things and you have to go in different directions. We have 3 daughters, Hannah (18), Ellie (17) and Natalie (12). This weekend Kevin took Ellie and Natalie (and our nephew Chad) to Detroit Lakes, MN for an archery tournament. They got involved in archery a couple of years ago and have learned so much and I think found a sport they will enjoy for years. Kevin caught the archery bug and decided to learn also. He was trained to be a JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) instructor which gave him the opportunity to work with youth this past year.
Ellie accepts a first place finish based on type of bow and age.
Natalie is shown on the line competing.
I stayed home with Hannah so we could attend the Jackrabbit Reception in Sioux Falls, SD. Hannah will be attending SDSU this fall with plans to pursue studies in Psychology. It was great to listen to the panel of students today answer questions on anything from campus involvement to getting involved in study groups.
Hannah and I pose with the Jackrabbit!
Kevin has always said that he loves his work, whether it is helping a family through real estate decisions or spending long days getting a crop planted or harvested. We have always encouraged our daughters to try new things. They developed a love for horses about 5 years ago and got involved in showing in area horse shows as well as Iowa High School Rodeo. Kevin loves spending time with them on the road as they have traveled all over the state for High School Rodeos. We have been able to meet so many people through archery and horses and made many new friends along the way.
We feel our family has been so blessed with the opportunities that we have been able to be involved in with our daughters. It is the "stuff" that helps to hold families together and makes them strong. Something important that we have learned is the importance of taking time for family, it just isn't something that you can put on hold.
Great Values Bruce and I respect! Elect this man!
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