Ok, so maybe the recruiters aren't scouting out the Kerr's...just yet. But, basketball season is off and running and we're having lots of fun around here. Although she hasn't really ever played before (does 2nd grade rec league in Cleveland Heights count? Admittedly, her coaches were stellar (me coaching from the sidelines while pushing Brynnley back and forth in her stroller), but, still, she lacked experience compared to all of her teammates.
And yet, she managed to earn herself a starting position and has continued to improve with each game. What she might lack in talent or experience, she more than makes up for in determination and desire.
Tuesday was her best game -- scoring 8 points and numerous rebounds. So far, the team is 4-1. Now, if only she didn't come home each night detailing a new injury....
I could never have imagined how fun it would be to watch my kids play...
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Thursday, February 2, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Eighteen days into the new year....and I'm still behind.
These pictures were all supposed to go at the end. But blogger didn't put them there and I'm not taking the time to change them. So there you go.
Christmas was fun. It was busy. We didn't get any snow. We had lots of treats (can you say way too much soda cracker candy around this house?) Sidenote: Mitzi -- the next time I ask for a treat recipe on FB...ignore me. Seriously. De-friend me if you have too. But don't send me the recipe! Of course, I am kidding... Addysen wonders how she's lived almost 13 years without this delectable addition to our traditional treats. She/we made it 5 times over the break. Yes...the break that lasted less than 2 weeks. Ouch. Calories. Whew...this is a long sidenote...
Anyway -- we had lots of celebrations and lots of get-togethers with family and friends. It was great. (Although, I also felt like I cleaned up messes for 2 weeks straight.) And since we were in such a celebratory mood....Cambrie went ahead and turned 3. YES. Three. My least favorite age of all my children. So far, it's not been too bad with Cambrie...but we've only just begun. And where did the time go?
Now that school is back in, of course we have snow. Isn't that some sort of Murphy's Law? It only snows when we aren't available to use the brand new sleds we got from Uncle Spencer? Thank goodness for Martin Luther King. By the time we hit the hills on Monday - -we had a grand old time sledding down iced over mud and grass. Good times were had by all.
We're working hard to get our website up and running. Such a high learning curve and more than a little experience in frustration. But, we are getting there. We're also busy saving people money on their gas bills (just save a lady about 25% on her home and business today. That is significant...Hint. Hint...for those of you in our markets who want to save some money.) And, I've decided to start doing some photography on the side. Maybe. In my spare time. (Just don't judge by the pictures in this post!)
We're also in the midst of basketball -- for just about everyone. Ok, so half the family is playing. Addysen is playing at the middle school (first game yesterday -- they won 40-10. That is a good beginning.) Cannon is playing -- or should I say -- practicing (?) with the City Rec League. (That will be an upcoming post/rant. Six out of 8 of his games got switched to Sundays...LAME.) Brynnley is learning to play. Greg plays with the men in the ward -- scoring 36 of the 70+ points they had last week. (And no, I wasn't counting...but somehow, someone happened to point out his point totals. We're a humble crew...let's leave it at that.) Greg also plays with some guys from high school. Actually, tonight is the first night. He is playing at the guys house -- which has an indoor court the size of our church court. (And for those of you who know...we attend the stake center! Amazing.) I THINK about playing. That's about it. I would love to play -- and it turns out there is a women's league....I've even been asked to play. (My sister-in-law is desperate for bench warmers. I'm not desperate for the humiliation that would come after nearly 20 years. OUCH. Seriously though, it would be fun...but we've got a lot going on. I told her to put me on the roster...for those very desperate times.)
There's lots more going on. But, it's time to make dinner. So, I'll wrap it up with some pictures of the past few weeks. I always LOVE a new year...and I'm fully expecting this one to be great!
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| Of course, I picked the one picture where Addysen had her eyes closed. But, I'm too lazy to go back and switch it. |
Christmas was fun. It was busy. We didn't get any snow. We had lots of treats (can you say way too much soda cracker candy around this house?) Sidenote: Mitzi -- the next time I ask for a treat recipe on FB...ignore me. Seriously. De-friend me if you have too. But don't send me the recipe! Of course, I am kidding... Addysen wonders how she's lived almost 13 years without this delectable addition to our traditional treats. She/we made it 5 times over the break. Yes...the break that lasted less than 2 weeks. Ouch. Calories. Whew...this is a long sidenote...
Anyway -- we had lots of celebrations and lots of get-togethers with family and friends. It was great. (Although, I also felt like I cleaned up messes for 2 weeks straight.) And since we were in such a celebratory mood....Cambrie went ahead and turned 3. YES. Three. My least favorite age of all my children. So far, it's not been too bad with Cambrie...but we've only just begun. And where did the time go?
Now that school is back in, of course we have snow. Isn't that some sort of Murphy's Law? It only snows when we aren't available to use the brand new sleds we got from Uncle Spencer? Thank goodness for Martin Luther King. By the time we hit the hills on Monday - -we had a grand old time sledding down iced over mud and grass. Good times were had by all.
We're working hard to get our website up and running. Such a high learning curve and more than a little experience in frustration. But, we are getting there. We're also busy saving people money on their gas bills (just save a lady about 25% on her home and business today. That is significant...Hint. Hint...for those of you in our markets who want to save some money.) And, I've decided to start doing some photography on the side. Maybe. In my spare time. (Just don't judge by the pictures in this post!)
We're also in the midst of basketball -- for just about everyone. Ok, so half the family is playing. Addysen is playing at the middle school (first game yesterday -- they won 40-10. That is a good beginning.) Cannon is playing -- or should I say -- practicing (?) with the City Rec League. (That will be an upcoming post/rant. Six out of 8 of his games got switched to Sundays...LAME.) Brynnley is learning to play. Greg plays with the men in the ward -- scoring 36 of the 70+ points they had last week. (And no, I wasn't counting...but somehow, someone happened to point out his point totals. We're a humble crew...let's leave it at that.) Greg also plays with some guys from high school. Actually, tonight is the first night. He is playing at the guys house -- which has an indoor court the size of our church court. (And for those of you who know...we attend the stake center! Amazing.) I THINK about playing. That's about it. I would love to play -- and it turns out there is a women's league....I've even been asked to play. (My sister-in-law is desperate for bench warmers. I'm not desperate for the humiliation that would come after nearly 20 years. OUCH. Seriously though, it would be fun...but we've got a lot going on. I told her to put me on the roster...for those very desperate times.)
There's lots more going on. But, it's time to make dinner. So, I'll wrap it up with some pictures of the past few weeks. I always LOVE a new year...and I'm fully expecting this one to be great!
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| I couldn't resist this one. Cambrie was more than ready to be done at the mall one day just before Christmas. |
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Champions of a different sort
Today was the 7th grade volleyball tournament. We had a heartbreaking loss to the #4 seed in the championship game. (That #4 seed (Rocky River) is probably feeling mighty fine right about now. They knocked out the first place seed (Vermillion) and the second place seed (US - North Ridgeville).
It was so sad to lose but there is no shame in second place. For many of these girls -- like Addysen -- this was their first time ever playing volleyball. They had a first-year coach -whom we love- and they ended the season with the best record in their school's history (12-2). (And believe me when I say that their school has been around for a very, very long time!)
We'll be hosting the party in a few weeks...just enough time for Greg to finish putting the highlight video together.
We're looking forward to future years with these girls.
It was so sad to lose but there is no shame in second place. For many of these girls -- like Addysen -- this was their first time ever playing volleyball. They had a first-year coach -whom we love- and they ended the season with the best record in their school's history (12-2). (And believe me when I say that their school has been around for a very, very long time!)
We'll be hosting the party in a few weeks...just enough time for Greg to finish putting the highlight video together.
We're looking forward to future years with these girls.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Baseball. Done.
The official season ran April-July.
But, it started earlier than that.
At least 3-4 days a week.
Some rain, some snow, some extreme heat -- and a lot of mud.
Trying to keep white pants clean....well, what a comedy.
The record didn't reflect it...but we had a lot of small victories - -including the success of our fundraisers. Friendships were made. Confidence was built, shattered, and built again. Miles on the car. Fast food on the road. Travel. And more travel. (Good thing we didn't add up the cost of gas.) A few tears. A few choice words. A lot of laughs.
The parties are over. The scrapbook is done. The DVD is almost copied.
A team of 12 boys (ended with 11) grew - at least a little bit.
And their parents (and siblings, and grandparents and friends) grew with them.
Gotta love the game.
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