More SMK Basketball

Millie had high hopes going into her championship game this weekend. Her team was undefeated and she won the championship last year. I knew it would not be easy. Although they had beat the team once before that they were to play in the final game, they are a good team and it could have gone either way. They got ahead of us from the start and although we closed the gap, they still beat us...by 2 lousy points. Millie had a great game and scored 3 or 4 baskets, all in the first quarter I think. The game was very aggressive and there was never a full up and down the court run without a jump ball. It was more like watching football. One of our girls fouled out. Millie was still happy even though her team didn't win. They played great.

These photos were from the first play off game that they won 20 something to 3.

These are the photos from the championship game. We were Guest.

Free throws

Free throws

We might have had a few fouls

SMK Basketball

Reed had a great year playing basketball. He really showed his stuff out on the court. He made several baskets every game and was one of their better players. He was great on defense and offense. I can't wait to see him next year to see how he improves.

He sank this shot.  Nothing but net!

Very proud of his championship medal!

Ice Ice Ice

The kids are now out of snow days and now they are tacking on to our already very short 8 week summer break. And that is with the state waiving 2 of the days from a few a weeks ago. I think we are up to 9 days missed due to snow and probably a weeks worth of delays. I'm trying to look on the bright side and enjoy the beauty it brings us but I'm having a real hard time with that. Summer is too short the way it is, go away snow and ice and let us have a summer, what's left of it!

Miami Beach

It was time for my mom and I's annual January beach trip. This year we went to Miami Beach. The weather could not have been more perfect, especially since schools were delayed and closed back home because of cold and snow. Of course, this is WHY we go on a warm trip every year around this time. I could not do this if it weren't for my dad, aunt, sister, Joe and Rick at home taking care of the kids, thanks a bunch! I guess this means it takes 5 people to replace me when I'm gone.

I didn't take many photos on this trip. Just a few around the condo we stayed at and our beautiful sunrises every morning from our third floor balcony.

One thing about our condo, it was beautiful. But it was for the oldies. My mom and I were the youngest there by far. Didn't bother me one bit, though. Some things I over heard from the other guests...

"Oh, how do you like your oxygen tank? Does it have a plug in for the car lighter, that's just a must!"
"I had that same procedure last year. I'm still recovering but you will start to feel better in about a month."

So these shirts were funny. They had activities throughout the day at the condo for the oldies. It was raining one morning so mom and I thought it would be fun to make shirts for the kids. I need to post an after picture because the blue, red and yellow one is now pink and baby blue and the purple and white one is now just pink and light purple all over. The kids still like them but clearly we were supposed to somehow set the dye before we washed them. Oh well.

Mom and I had a great time but if I keep coming back sick with the plaque every time I go to the beach, it's going to start to make me have second thoughts about going. I'm willing to give it a few more tries though before I stop going. Maybe I should stop licking all the handrails at the airport...

Money Matters

Reed has been having trouble learning and remembering his coin values. I decided today was a good day to dump his tractor money bank out and have him count it up. He did great but I'm guessing by tomorrow, he will have forgotten it all over again. 

Bridge Building

Rick had big plans for our woods when we bought this place.  I saw it simply as a buffer to any nearby houses and a source for firewood and the kids to play.  Rick envisioned running trails and biking ramps.  Well, with over a week off for Christmas, Rick and Reed got busy with the first bridge in the master plan. 

I think Reed was out there for most of the entire time, hauling lumber and helping Rick. 

So of course, when the bridge was complete and ready for the grand opening, Reed was the first to run through ribbon.  Millie had a friend over that day and she helped open the bridge as well.