Saturday, April 2, 2011

Spring Training Begins


It's rather cool outside today, but the idea of throwing a baseball around has warmed the minds of the youngsters as they anxiously awaited for Dad to dig out the baseball gear.

Arms are a little rusty and we found that not everyone's cleats fit, but just being able to throw the ball and swing the bat is something very exciting.  

As for our home team???  Lost the season opener against The Reds.  Maybe just a little bit of practice and we could help The Brewers out a bit. 

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Band Concert



Tonight was Hannah's third band concert of the year.



I told her I needed a picture so I would have something to post.  Here is a picture.  Turns out she gave me a little funny to write about, too.  During the concert the kids had to stand up and take a little bow.  As they were sitting back down, Hannah's chair fell off of the risers.  Luckily Hannah was able to catch herself and only lost her instrument.  On the way back to the band room (after the concert) someone asked Hannah if she saw that kid almost fall off of the risers.  Hannah just laughed and told her, "That was me!".  That's our girl! 



 

Sunday, March 27, 2011

A Fun Weekend!

This weekend we had some fun things to do.

Friday night Cheyenne had a sleepover with some friends.  The rest of us went to the TAG Center in Mayville and did a little swimming.  Hannah had a couple of friends along with her, so we didn't see them until it was time to go home.  It is getting to the point where hanging out with your parents is not as much fun as hanging out with your friends.  Instead, we are simply a means of transportation.

The little guy could've swam and played all night.   We haven't been swimming at the TAG since last year.  You could say we missed it!

     
Saturday was the most fun!

A niece of ours plays volleyball for Winona State.  They had a tournament at Marquette.  The girls and I went to watch them play.  Little Jack was not interested, so he stayed back and played with one of his cousins who also was in town for the weekend (great timing!). 

Watching girls at the college level was very exciting!  

Jacey, our niece, #7
An AWESOME setter!

It was an all day full of volleyball.  It was great!  We met up with Jack's brother John, his wife Jen, and John Jr. (family that lives in the northern part of the state) who also came to watch Jacey play.   We don't get to see them much, so just hanging out made it a really nice day. 

Being in Milwaukee the girls got to experience a little bit of the "big" city.  I guess you know you don't get out much when parking meters are a new experience.  Who knew one could get such a kick out of paying to park the car?!?

After Jacey was done playing, we went to eat at Fridays at Miller Park.  Like I said, I guess you can say we don't get out much.  This was the first time we were ever down at the ball park (the new one anyway!).  By that time Jack was able to join us and we got to have dinner together.


Thank you John, Jen, John Jr., and Jacey for a GREAT day!

Good luck in Texas, Jacey! 

As for today, Sunday, everyone is just happy to be at home and able to "chill out".  

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Happy Happy St. Patrick's Day!


Remember when........

your mom dressed you funny and sent you to school?

Now I'm the mom.  I get to dress my kids funny and send them to school.



Good thing they enjoy it!


 St. Patrick's Day
2011

Hannah 12 years old, Cheyenne 9 years old, and Jack-jack 7 years old.


Never A Good Sign

It is never a good sign when two plumbing trucks and a trailer back up to your house.








Turns out they have to pull the pump in the well and fix some piping along with replacing the pressure tank.  Total damages = $2500.00

Ouch!

Monday, March 14, 2011

Knights of Columbus Award.

Tonight Hannah got a $25 cash reward for her first place in the Nights of Columbus knowledge test.  There were 12 kids total (from the area) that received awards.
Way to go!!!
Hannah is third from left (back row-wearing pink sweatshirt).
 

Basketball Is Finally Over!

Basketball games have been over for some time.  Last night there was a banquet for the kids.  Basketball is officially over with.  
Yeah!!!



Here the kids are getting their pins for their letters and certificate for this years participation.
(Hannah is the tallest one in line with the brown t-shirt).
 A good 6th grade year, Hannah!