Polar Plunge take 2

Yes, you read that right…TAKE 2! I was crazy enough to take the plunge AGAIN. Why? I have no idea. The plunge in Waseca had the proceeds go to the Waseca Marching Band (That's probably why…) I was a band kid in high school and I loved every minute of it (maybe not every minute, but most minutes. Definitely not when Mr. G made us do bleachers in the gym) Waseca is so lucky to have such a wonderful band program. If I wasn't in band in high school, I would not be the leader that I am today and I would definitely not have as many friends. I owe so much to this program, the least I could do was to jump into a frozen lake. 

Wondering what the heck we are doing...

And we're off! 

It was MUCH MUCH MUCH colder than the plunge in White Bear Lake. Sadie and I had the power of pink on our side though :) Also, the swords were to pretend we were fighting for Narnia…but we chickened out once we actually got up there. Whoops! Did I mention that the night before Sadie and I stayed up until 3:30AM decorating our superhero masks and watching Hercules? #sisterqueenprobs I have always wanted a little sister and I am so glad I can experience this year with her! 

The entire time up to the warming house, I couldn't figure out what was on my head! I was saying, "WHAT IS ON MY HEAD?! SADIE WHAT IS ON MY HEAD?!?!?!" And of course she was shivering and not even paying attention, so I just panicked that I had a fish on my head until we got up to change and I realized it was just my cape :) 

If you didn't notice, our pink shirts say "Girls rule the world" because clearly, they do! In case you are wondering where we got our amazing outfits, they were purchased at Wal Mart in the little girls section of all places. We just really like pink. At least I do, and I was really convincing when picking out our outfits :) 

The night before, Sadie, Alyssa, and I helped out at the American Legion's Adult Carnival. We helped with games, played games, and Larry even read us our fortune! We are so grateful for the American Legion allowing us to use their space for our Holiday Extravaganza and for our Mr. Waseca pageant on February 22 at 7PM (shameless plug). Larry has been such a wonderful sponsor and is so great about letting us use his space when necessary! THANKS, LARRY!!! 

Molly also discovered a game that "WAS JUST LIKE THE PRICE IS RIGHT!!!!!!" She was so excited about it that all of us had to try. :) If you can't tell by our faces, it was pretty exciting. Sadly though, we did not win. But Molly did get some tee shirts for us because no one can say no to the crown :) 

xoxo,
Katie

Kruger Memorial Vintage Snowmobile Dragraces

It is no secret to anyone that knows me that the Krugers have a very special place in my heart. It is always hard to think back to that horrible day, but I find myself doing it more and more often as I get older. It is still as clear in my mind today as it was 7 years ago. When someone is asked the question "Who is the most influential woman in your life?" most would answer with their mom or grandmother. Since that day in seventh grade, I have always answered "Hilary Kruger". Not that I don't love my mom and grandmas, I do love them. But Hilary has always stuck in my mind. She is the kind of woman I want to be someday. She is strong and confident and funny. She is down to earth and loving. She went through something that none of us can imagine and she came out on top. I hope that someday I am able to be half the woman that she is. 

Saturday after the parade, I headed out to the lake to see the Kruger Memorial Races. I got to catch up with Hilary and Zak for a few minutes while we watched a couple races. It is crazy to think that Zak is already a junior. I remember Hilary and Zak coming to pick up Alec from my house in seventh grade. Zak was just a little 10 year old then. He is now towering over me. It makes me so sad. I am so thankful God has put these two in my life. They are a true inspiration.

xoxo,

Katie

Sleigh and Cutter

What a weekend!!! I still haven't caught up on my sleep yet. I had to bring Joey back down to Waseca today because no matter how many times I told him he should bring dress clothes to school, he wouldn't listen. Boys will be boys I guess…but, I did get a nice nap in :) So that was a plus! 

Thursday afternoon Sadie and I attended the opening of the new Waseca Safety Center. What a beautiful building! The amount of work that the people of our community put into that project in such a short period of time is amazing. You would never know by looking at it that it was build in just a few short months. Ellie gave us a wonderful tour around the entire building! 

New parking for the firetrucks!

Trevor arrested us :(

Thursday night Sadie and I were interviewed by Frank and Chris from WCCO about what it took to be Mr. Waseca! If you watched the segment, I think it is safe to say they would both make wonderful titleholders! They were a hoot! Thank you so much WCCO for promoting our event! If you didn't catch us on tv, find it here ! 

Noah and the ladies :)

Ryan loves the crown!

Chris Brooks and the Silver City Boys!

Chris Brooks. That is all I have to say. Holyyyyyy smokes! Friday was a BLAST with my lovely team. I temporarily lost my voice from singing so much!! We literally danced the night away. Also, shout out to Lau's Meat Market for the amazing stuffed pork chops. So delicious. And to the VFW bartenders for making the best Shirley Temples ever. YUM! I also got to dance with my first one on one student, Eustice :) What a goofball. He was too embarrassed to dance with me at first because "YOU ARE MY TEACHER!" but eventually he came over and grabbed me by the arm. 

Too sleepy at the dance...

Saturday came REAL early. We were up and at 'em for the parade registration! It was only the start of an eventful day. The weather was beautiful and it was snowing just a little (it was perfect winter engagement weather). I had two of the best horses in the parade, Jeff and Rocky. Team Waseca was joined by royalty from all over southern Minnesota! It is always great to see the other girls! Special shout out to Katie Bull. :) It is so great to see all of the people that are involved with the festival! Ken does a wonderful job putting on this festival. If it wasn't for him, I am sure it would have died out many years ago. We are so blessed to have such a caring man in our community. 

xoxo,

Katie