Prochnows' Paradise: December 2012

Merry Christmas 2012

Chase (13) and Morgan (17)

Chase 13 - Morgan 17


Morgan ready to go to Playmore in Lincoln, and Chase ready to go in and play X-Box.

A weekend trip out to Ogallala and a dinner at their favorite place to eat with Grandma and Grandpa Mickelson.

Chase cleaning dad's vegetables.

Mike and his mom on her birthday.

Chase enjoying his first year of basketball playing for St. John.


Chase and mom playing mini golf at Mahoney State Park.


Morgan, Grandma Jean, and Chase enjoying cheesecake for Grandma's birthday.


Grandpa Dave and Grandma Joyce at the Lake enjoying the sand castles.

Chase and Morgan winning big at Branson prior to a show.

Morgan at Heartland showing Grandma her prom attire.

Chase wishing and wanting, but he wasn't getting.


Chase baking in the kitchen.

Mike and Chase at the 4th of July parade promoting Seward Hypnosis!

Grandpa Bill, Chase, and Morgan enjoying a moment out at Grandma Ludene's grave.

Chase and Mike eating pizza after winning 2nd at State!

Chase's Swarm baseball team enjoying a well deserved win.

Morgan and Chase enjoying the boardwalk at Branson.

Chase, Mike, and Morgan looking for a place to eat in Branson.

Morgan taking a look at the School of the Ozarks.

Chase was checking out how much passion he had.

Chase, Morgan, and mom stopped in Springfield after visiting Grandpa Bill for a week.

Grandma Joyce, Grandpa Dave, Chase, and Morgan taking a moment after a wonderful dinner.

2012 Update on the Adventures of the Prochnows

What a blessed year for all of the Prochnows!

Chase kept busy all year long with bowling on Tuesdays, Saturdays, and then with his Sunday tournaments around the state. He enjoyed his time at St. John playing basketball and becoming a true fighter on the court. We were extremely proud of him as he stole the ball and zipped up / down / and all around on the court! His 6th grade year at St John was fun filled and blessed with many good friends / teachers. In August Chase started his 7th grade year back at the Seward Middle School. He was excited to return with his public school friends and explore new classes. One of his favorite activities is to beat his grandparents at cards and will spend endless hours accomplishing it when we are fortunate enough to visit them in Roscoe. On November 18th he celebrated his 13th birthday which was filled with laughs and plenty of gaming with some of his best friends all through the night.

Morgan's year was filled with her final dance recital in April, and she looked beautiful as she tapped and jazzed through the day. Many tiring games and practices for cheering, along with endless FFA and FCCLA meetings have kept her extremely busy when she wasn't working at the Rivoli theatre and the movie place. Her wheels never stop turning because she is always on the road to somewhere. One of her most enjoyed adventures last summer took her tanking down the river with some of her closest friends.

Mike's year with Hypnosis was spent with many proms and county fairs. Chase spent many hours helping his dad and taking over many responsibilities. When he was home he spent much time in his garden which took a hard hit because of the heat and mowing down the never ending weeds.
In June we took a family trip to Branson to check out some possible future routes for his business endeavors in stage. It was beautiful and many ideas started to dance in our heads as we enjoyed shows and thought about future possibilities.

As for me, January brought a new adventure in education. A position teaching 4th grade at Holmes Elementary in Lincoln. It was a quest that brought many challenges and a new understanding to what diversity was all about within the world of teaching. Life's lessons are the result of the many roads that we travel and the people we come in contact with each day; thus, the people I've been blessed with have shown me the love that must exist for all students. With the experience Mike and I decided that I should finish my Special Education degree with the 3 final classes that would give me another endorsement. I took a fall class at Concordia on Thursday nights and will take another in the spring. God has a plan for me, and we know that it will include advocating for the many levels of learning that need to be addressed for all students. I will continue to find the path which will give me the opportunity to help others in a leadership capacity, but first we want to help Morgan enjoy her final year at Seward High School. With that special note, we hope that each of you accept the invitation to join us on May 12th for her High School Graduation and celebration.

As 2013 takes us on another journey, we wish all of you much happiness and joy. Please take the time to love, laugh, and hug the people close to you. Each day must be treated like a day to celebrate! God's Blessings to everyone.....