Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Defender Days 2023

Another Dordt Defender Days is in the books!

It really is one of my favorite weekends of the year.  It's a time to reconnect with good friends, see family, check out new stuff on campus, soak up some Iowa beauty, eat at Culvers, and, of course, love on our boy.

This Defender Days was extra special because we brought Jayleen, Paige's mom with!  



Groundbreaking on the chapel addition and NEW COMMONS (finally).


Sam's room and roommate.


The new dome was pretty cool.


Livestreaming the football game (in the snow) while watching soccer.




Thursday night praise and worship.




New fact learned about Jayleen: She is extremely competitive. 🤣🤣🤣




Paige's room.  


My folks drove down to see us Sunday afternoon (no idea why I have no picture of them) and John and Paige cooked us lunch.


Yep, this happened on Saturday.  I brought my Defender mug all the way from Washington so I was determined to get my free hot chocolate at the football game.  Sam was a good sport and walked over with me.



Took this one for Holly.



Added bonus to the weekend: Meeting baby Theo!





Sam and his roommate Micah.  


Thanks Helen for (once again) opening your home to us!