Merry Christmas

Christmas morning... Santa's milk and cookies are gone, presents are under the tree and stockings are filled to the top. Kids are excited and happy Santa was here!

Santa brought so many things that we wanted, we must have be REALLY GOOD this year! Thank You, Santa!

Christmas this year was celebrated with Scott's family later in the day. Eugenia's health has stopped her from standing in the kitchen all day to cook. So, we decided to ask and have the dinner here. Art, Eugenia and Jay came for opening presents and eating lots of great food! Steve and Lisa had prior plans, and couldn't make it up. We'll see them soon.
After supper, the food was put away and dishwasher was filled. Soooo, let the games begin! We plugged in the Wii and set up a bowling game. With two remotes all of us were able to play... it was a great time!

Dear Santa...

Christmas Eve started a fabulous holiday season! I, of course, had to work. I was able to catch a few hours of sleep before heading to my parents house for Christmas. Mom's tree was decorated in red/silver instead of the traditional ornaments of Eric and I's grade school made ornaments. After a fun filled day with Nana and Papa opening presents and eating a great meal. I was exhausted, and my day or night was just beginning. We checked on the where-abouts of Santa throughout the night, and wondering when he was coming to our town. That website I had posted, was awesome! Next year, I hope to post again, for all to follow him!

Noah is writing a letter to Santa and leaving him cookies with a glass of milk with only the shining lights of the Christmas tree.

One more check on Santa before we go to bed. He is in Canada, and getting close! The excitement was sooo intense, I was afraid he wasn't going to sleep.

Happy Birthday Scott!

Scott's birthday was December 22nd. We celebrated his birthday by baking a cake and getting him some new OSU slippers. In shop class at school, Makaleigh had cut out a heart shaped wood piece, colored in scarlet and grey for him. It's really cool!

Here's a blast from the past...Scott's first birthday!

And Scott now...turning 34 years old!

Noah lost ANOTHER tooth...

I'm sorry to inform you that Noah has lost another tooth. Tooth number 6. This time during our supper. The tooth was loose, very loose! And there was no chance of Noah letting me pull this hanging by a slither of skin tooth out. We are done eating, and going to check on the tooth. It's GONE! He has swallowed his tooth. All of the sudden, he grabs his throat and makes this awful face. He says that the tooth has gotten stuck in his throat. Big crocodile tears are swelling up in his eyes. I'm informing him that he will be fine, and that his Uncle Eric did the very exact same thing. His face after I had told him that his tooth was gone, was priceless! Oh, and yes the tooth fairy did come.

We Made a Gingerbread House...kinda!

Each year the kids make gingerbread houses, and this year we cheated alittle. I purchased a kit with icing and candy, but you put together and decorate. Noah started out the project, but only wanted to decorate the tree with candy 'bulbs'. He had left Makaleigh to finish the decorating all herself. It turned out very cute, Great Job Kids!

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a WIN in Triple Overtime!

Look at that awesome box out! That's Makaleigh second from the left.

As of right now, I just what to say...that was the best game ever as far as hustle, non-calling referees, all-around football without pads. Makaleigh has wiped out one too many times, her knee is swollen and tender to walk on. The other knee is floor burn on top of floor burn. Man, she is a hustler!!! She scored 3 pts, with her shooting alittle off. Only 1 of 4 in foul shooting, and just not squaring up to the hoop, she was rushing her shot from the elbow. Maybe 1 of 5 from the field.

The scoring was crazy! The final fourth quarter ended in a tie. 25-25. Which pushed them into overtime. Three minutes on the clock. No shots would fall. Each team in a 1-1 free throw. Overtime ended again in a tie. 26-26. Only one foul shot each team was scored.

Overtime #2... three minutes back on the clock. With both team still in a 1-1 situation. Overtime ended again in a tie. 27-27. Again only one foul shot was made!

Overtime #3... another three minutes is on the clock. Now our team is going to be shooting 2 shots because of 10 fouls were made in the second half, if fouled. A basket for 2 was made by Heather, Karly made 1 of 2 foul shots for 1 pt, and Makaleigh shooting 1 for 2 shots for 1 pt to clinch the VICTORY!

Oh, and Makaleigh got a bogus call- an intention foul on her & a S. Central girl. The girl was trying to get position on Makaleigh, and Makaleigh was denying her, so the girl pushed Makaleigh, and she answered with a push too! Whistle was blown! And fouls were called! That call was late in the third quarter- you can't try to get control of the game that you let get crazy from the beginning.

The girls are off as far as games until the first Saturday of January. But practicing everyday!!! Rcord as of today game 4-2!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK LADIES!

O, the Weather Outside is Frightful...

The title says it all! The ice storms started around 3:45 in the morning. And the only reason I know, I was working and got off early. In a half hour's time, the cars, driveway & roads were covered with ice. I drove 35 mph all the way home. At that time, it was hailing. Here are some photos of our surroundings at the homestead. This tree is literally standing sideways due to all the weight of the ice.

Awesome Pic...Look at the thickness of the ice on the branches.


Icicles hanging from our back deck.

A tree in the back of the house damaged from the ice.


Our poor fence...we will have to wait until spring to see if this is going to kill out the tree. You are probably wondering why the leaves are still on & their leaves have color-me too!

Noah's Christmas Program

The Preschool started out the night with singing, clapping & dancing. Noah has 3 friends that just missed the cutoff for kindergarten in this class. Cute! They really got into the clapping...

Let the band play! Fifth and sixth graders had practiced hard through the year for their first concert. WOW! They really did great! A little off key, but great for the first time touching a instrument.

And finally 'The Mice Before Christmas'. Noah had mouse ears and his face painted like a mouse for the program. They sang a few songs & danced about. Cute!
But just a little disappointed...no traditional songs. No Silent Night, Jingle Bells, Santa Claus is Coming to Town. Or dressing in your very best clothes. :(

Fall School Photos Finally Here!

We were waiting on Evan's pictures. He wanted to take retakes, because of his smile. Anyways, Makaleigh is in the eighth grade & 14 years old. Evan is in the fourth grade & 10 years old. Lastly, Noah is in the first grade & 6 1/2 years old.

A Day to Remember...

The day started with Game #4. A home game with a hard victory! Papa & Nana came to watch Makaleigh, and was thrilled at how she played! The girls started the season with ten girls. And two of them weren't able to play in today matchup against Crestview.
Makaleigh played every bit of the game, but a minute in the third quarter, for a breather after a fourth foul call. She ended the game with two baskets made, 0/4 in her foul shots, a black eye, floor burns and a very sore banged-up body. An opposing teammate and Makaleigh were talked to about their roughness out on the floor. Matter of fact, it was the same referee that got her last year for the same thing. After the game, both coaches stopped me to say how Makaleigh had come to play today, very impressed with the actions and player of the game!
That's Makaleigh #24 white rebounding...




Cousins...Karmyn, Kendra and Lincoln came over to play tonight. Actually we babysat them to allow Steve and Lisa to go to the NS Lake Division Christmas Party. The kids enjoyed themselves so much(okay all of us,Scott probably the most)! We ate supper, colored, watched a movie, played and made a treat. I didn't even get to hold Lincoln the first hour he was here, Scott was 'hogging' him. ha~ha Sitting here writing this has made me think about the night and Scott 'hogging' them again. Right after the kids were dropped off, Scott had asked if I was going to bed, knowing I had to work. I answered no, I want to see the kids too and I'm fixing mac-n-cheese. I just think he wanted to enjoy the kids all himself. The next day, he would laugh aloud at something the girls did or said. We really loved having the kids!

Game #3

The girls lost by one stinkin' point... The team just fell apart! Didn't play together at all! No T-E-A-M, just I's, well one I. Find the outlet person, dribble down and shoot. Not look at the four other players on the team, just shoot yourself. I was soooo mad, furious, angry! As of my opinion, the game was lost by her. You can't shoot the ball thirty times, only make two baskets and expect to win the ball game. So, we lost 30-31. A rematch game is already set for later in the season, so maybe a win then.
On a better note, the auditorium's gym floor was replaced with a synthetic flooring with legal size volleyball court/down sized basketball court and wall padding. The floor turned out awesome...a real nice improvement for the school. And I think, our girls were the first to play a game on the new floor.

Game #2

On the road again...traveling to Mapleton. And came home with a 'V'. The girls played more together today. Lots of hustle and ambition towards the game! Loved it!

Makaleigh served as a co-captain today. She ended the day with a bloody nose, slapped in the eye and a huge rug-burn on her knee.

The Season has begun...

Makaleigh's eighth grade basketball season has officially started! And with a WIN! Tuesday, we traveled to New London school, and kicked butt! Not a very high scoring game but the outcome was still a win. 21-13 with Makaleigh making both of her foul shots for 2 pts.
What a good way to start out the season~Good Job Lady Eagles!

How to Cook a Turkey

Maybe we'll try his recipe next year! Noah's version of cooking a turkey was just too cute... I just had to share! I love it, Noah!!!!