End of Cameron's season and more

Tonight was the final game of the freshman schedule in Iola.  I had never been to Iola before....and I can say I don't know that I really ever need to go again! It is sort of a long drive from my house!  

Cameron had a good game.  He hurt his arm In  The first half, but continued to make good plays anyway.  

In my opinion, although this season has been better than the last couple, this team and these particular kids have a long way to go in learning to be team players.  There was improvement though, so that is a positive.  

I am proud of Cameron for seeing the season through despite a couple of rough patches.  He loves the game, and is dedicated to improvement which I think is admirable.   

I stayed home from work today because Harper had a fever.  She may have been the sick one, but Saige was more challenging!   Nothing was right in Saige world today!  Example: she cried for half an hour because her noodles in her chicken soup were wet.   I am a pretty good cook, but I do not know how to cook dry noodles!  

Thank heavens for Johnny, he helped snap her out of her sadness!  Such a naughty kitty, but so cute it is hard to get mad at him! He loves to get into things- like the drawers, boxes and bags, and the cabinets.  He is constantly popping out of places I need to put things into! 

Preston had a field trip today to the one room school house in Topeka.  They were role playing that it was early 1900's and he was to try to dress for the era, as well as bringing a lunch that was filled with foods typical for that time period.  I didn't get to talk to Preston tonight, as I was at basketball, but Jim told me that Preston did not necessarily enjoy the trip.  He said it was cold and boring.  It broke Madison's heart, as that was one of her all time favorite field trips as a kid.  

A friend of mine's mom is going to Haiti on mission trip next month, and is collecting fleece blankets to hand out while she is there.  Last night, I taught my RE class using the parable of the Good Samaritan,  we talked about being good neighbors, and we tied up some blankets.  As lessons go, I think this may have been one of the best ones as far as the kids getting really excited.  We are praying for my friends mom to have a safe and successful trip.   And I am throwing in an extra prayer that the recipients of these blankets are blessed and that they do not suffer from OCD as 6-7 year old blanket tieing may have its imperfections.  ;)

Getting close

Cameron's freshman team played last night.  The season is getting close to over.  This has been a much better season as far as a win/loss record than the previous years.  

Last night they were victorious against Anderson County.  I am really getting a lot of lessons on local geography!  

I am proud of Cameron for continually trying to improve.  

Regional Wrestling

We watched 2 days of reginonal wrestling this weekend.  It was actually a ton of fun and I am thankful to Cameron and Mallory for watching the littles and watching the near due goat so that Jim and I could both go watch!  

Colin wrestled awesome!  He ended up placing either 5th or 6th.  He lost out of the state qualifying match by one point and it was heartbreaking.  And while we could look at this as the season where he lost going to state by a single point, I don't think we should.   I think we should look at his junior season as a glaring success.  We should remember that he has been doing amazingly well since November.  That he has made every single sacrifice to put his body on the mat week after week. 

He has a great record for the season.  He learned a lot, and most of all he became a better person.   He knows what it takes to work....and to me that is a great life skill.  His season may be over but Jim and I couldn't be prouder of this kid!  Now tell me, what do people do on Saturday?  Oh wait, basketball season isn't over!  ;)

Our house

We had a mostly laid back weekend.  The problem with weekends is that even if they are 3 days long, they just aren't long enough!  The kids are really hoping for a snow day tomorrow!  There is a chance but somehow, since there are basketball games on the school schedule, I would bet they go to school!  

Recently, grandma made all the kids new blankets.  She was not able to find fleece with chickens on it for Quincy.  She did find chickens on cotton though!  Quincy was so happy!  Saige gave it a test sleep at my office!  

Saige is really enjoying crafts and has a wonderful time at the library for story time!  This week they made valentines.  

And Cameron made a valentine holder for his locker.  He was very excited that a few people even left him stuff!  Never mind what kind of stuff!  

Once in a while a moment around here is so sweet I can't help but snap a photo!  

The lizards had fun with Cameron while their tank was getting cleaned!  Madison had a friend over to watch movies for Valentine's Day and she may not have liked the dragons quite as much as we do.   

Friday evening, Quincy told me that Jim was taking her fishing on his day off.  I asked her if she had seen the weather forecast.  Apparently, if it is trout season at the local lakes the weather doesn't matter!  Jim indeed took her and the boys all fishing today.  Quincy was the only one to catch a trout.  I had said we could grill it, but we froze it instead.  Colin is planning to go back to get more before we break out the grill.  Quincy thought the rainbow trout was about the most beautiful fish she had ever seen.  She was not happy when I said no to keeping it in the bathtub.  

These boys love helping Saige with her stuntman skills. Once in a while I even catch them demonstrating proper daredevil ways to get hurt. 

And with that, the weekend is officially over!

Just a couple photos of Cam

Cameron had a game in Osawatomie last night.  For a town that I had previously only heard of, I can now officially say I know how to get there! 

Cameron played really well!   His team has big challenges.   They are not always easy to watch.  But Cam does love the game! 

Shoulda looked first

Well I took photos but Mike Beckman's are definitely better!  League meet was awesome.  Good photos should accompany a great night!   First place for Colin. Team placed 2nd overall!

League meet

Harper and Saige went with me to Colin's league meet.  They are awesome cheerleaders.  

Colin had an awesome night.  He went 4-0 with 3 pins and one tech fall.  

He was a beast on the mats!  I was so excited for him to take 1st in the 138 pound bracket!!    

He was pretty pumped as well!   Great job boy! We are proud of you!