Wednesday, September 26, 2007
End of September already?
September has just flown by! We are already through half of the first quarter of school! Devin brings home his progress report today. I am sure it will be great. Jessi tells me she has all "A's" and "B's". Rosati only sends home mid term reports if you are struggling in a class. Rosati's homecoming is this weekend. Jessi had been planing on taking Zach but he is no longer in the picture. I will post pictures of the dance next week. Kyle and I celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary this past weekend. We spent a romantic day watching soccer games. Not exactly our first choice but we are going to make up for it by getting away for a weekend in November. We had planed on going to Memphis but all of the hotels are booked. If anyone has any other suggestions of places to go for a weekend getaway let me know. I added a link to my blog. It is to the St. Louis Post Dispatch prep sports section. If you select softball you can check out how Rosati is doing overall and see how Jessi is doing individually. I'll warn you though, Jessi's coach is slow to post his updated stats. This annoys my father very much!
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Jessi and Zach
Last weekend Jessi went to see Zach run in a cross county meet. I had planned on dropping her off and picking her up later but I ended up sticking around. NO! I was not being over protective! This was Zach's third meet. He runs Varsity for Desmet High School. I think I heard him say that he cut 30 seconds off his time. Maybe he ran extra fast to impress Jessi? ;>) Anyway, Zach's dad has a really nice camera and took some pictures while we were there. Here they are.
People tell Jessi and I all the time that we look alike but I don't really notice it until I see a picture like this. I am SURE people probably mistook me as her sister! :>)
Jessi and Zach. Zach had already ran his 3.2 miles. I would still be in the back of the ambulance if it was me!
Jessi can not imagine why anyone would run distance. She is impressed that Zach runs 9 miles or so everyday. She thinks he is crazy but impressed none the less. Zach tells his friends how fast Jessi is. They sometimes mention it to her and she finds it a little awkward and isn't really sure what to say.
People tell Jessi and I all the time that we look alike but I don't really notice it until I see a picture like this. I am SURE people probably mistook me as her sister! :>)
Jessi and Zach. Zach had already ran his 3.2 miles. I would still be in the back of the ambulance if it was me!
Jessi can not imagine why anyone would run distance. She is impressed that Zach runs 9 miles or so everyday. She thinks he is crazy but impressed none the less. Zach tells his friends how fast Jessi is. They sometimes mention it to her and she finds it a little awkward and isn't really sure what to say. Monday, September 17, 2007
Proud Parents
Jessi......Kyle and I went to Open House at Rosati last Wednesday night. We followed an abbreviated version of Jessi's schedule. It was very nice to meet her teachers and get a feel for her classes. As we walked through the halls and sat in the classrooms I was again reassured that Rosati is where Jessi is suppose to be. She is doing great on the varsity softball team. She plays Left Field in every game. She is the lead off batter and gets on base more often than not. They put her in the line up first because they don't want any one on the bases in front of her to slow her down. (At least that is what her proud parents think!) She has only been thrown out once or twice this year stealing. She is pretty certain that she isn't going to play basketball this year. It is hard for me to think about not watching her play. She says she wants to concentrate on track. Homecoming is coming up this month. Jessi has asked her boyfriend, Zach to go with her. He runs cross country for Desmet and has an out of town meet that day so it will be a rushed day for him to get back in time. I sometimes have a hard time thinking of her as nearly 16. I am very proud of her. It seems like we have fewer and fewer moments with her. I don't know what she'll do as an adult but I have always felt in my heart that she will do something great with her life.
Devin.......This weekend was a typical weekend for us, a little soccer, a little volleyball and a little more soccer. There were wins all around. Devin had a rough soccer game on Saturday. The game got pretty physical and Devin was called for a couple of penalties, which he deserved. That is not to say that the other team was innocent in the matter. But, we always tell our kids we do not care what someone else does or says we care what they do and say. Each of us is responsible for our own actions. Devin played great and made a perfect penalty shot but after the game it was the fact that he lost his temper that Kyle talked to him about. On Sunday Devin had another soccer game. He was pushed around and leaned on quite a bit. But he kept his cool. I am not saying that Devin didn't do some leaning back but because he didn't loose his temper he was able to continue to play and dominate the middle of the field. He scored on another beautiful penalty shot. Kyle and I were so proud of him not because he scored or because his team won the game but because he showed good sportsmanship even when those around him might not have. This week there is standardized testing at school. I am certain Devin will do well. He has his daddy's brains! Besides his mom's no slouch either. Progress reports are coming home at the end of this month. I am looking forward to seeing how well he is doing in school.
Devin.......This weekend was a typical weekend for us, a little soccer, a little volleyball and a little more soccer. There were wins all around. Devin had a rough soccer game on Saturday. The game got pretty physical and Devin was called for a couple of penalties, which he deserved. That is not to say that the other team was innocent in the matter. But, we always tell our kids we do not care what someone else does or says we care what they do and say. Each of us is responsible for our own actions. Devin played great and made a perfect penalty shot but after the game it was the fact that he lost his temper that Kyle talked to him about. On Sunday Devin had another soccer game. He was pushed around and leaned on quite a bit. But he kept his cool. I am not saying that Devin didn't do some leaning back but because he didn't loose his temper he was able to continue to play and dominate the middle of the field. He scored on another beautiful penalty shot. Kyle and I were so proud of him not because he scored or because his team won the game but because he showed good sportsmanship even when those around him might not have. This week there is standardized testing at school. I am certain Devin will do well. He has his daddy's brains! Besides his mom's no slouch either. Progress reports are coming home at the end of this month. I am looking forward to seeing how well he is doing in school.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Washers, Volleyball and Back to the 80's
On Labor day a group of us met for our 2nd annual Washers Tournament. It was very hot but we persevered until one of the Mattioni boys suffered a football injury. With as many boys as there were it was only a matter of time before someone got hurt.
What more fun can a group of boys have than playing dodge ball in the sand?
Doesn't anyone have any girls? There is Jessi (15 years) and there is Faith (6 months) between the two of them there is ALL BOYS! No wonder Jessi didn't have any interest in coming with us!
Nancy and Tim were partners and Barb and Jim were partners. Barb and Jim won this year. But we'll be gunnin for them next year.
Greg was stuck with me and Diane suffered with Kyle. Kyle and I are starting to catch on to the game so watch out next year. Actually Greg and I didn't do to bad. I even got a few "in the pipe".
My mom and dad came in town over the weekend to see Jessi play in a softball tournament, which was canceled. They also came to see Devin's NORCO soccer team play which was also canceled. They did get to see him play volleyball. My dad said the quality of play was much better than he expected. I guess that is a compliment.
Devin returns a serve. The boys had several volleys back and forth and do a pretty good job of playing their position. I don't know if you are aware but the best part of volleyball is that you (the player) get to slide on the floor with knee pads. I would say that 75% of the plays seem to require a 10 year boy to slide from one end of the court to the other in a dramatic way.
So, on Saturday we had tickets to see 38 Special, Kansas, and REO play at River port. It was very wet to begin with so we came prepared with tarps, umbrellas and ponchos. It rained on us and things were very muddy. Most of us stuck it out to the end. I guess we'll do anything to relive our "glory days". Barb and Jim attempt to stay dry during the rain. I think they had the most elaborate umbrella and tarp tent ever constructed.
Kenny came prepared with his hunting pants. Which, we made fun of until the end of the evening and he was the only one with dry pants.
Patty, Juan, Juan's brother Ulysses, Tim and Laura relax during a break from the rain.
I am fairly certain Kyle and I were soaked more than anyone else. Also my jeans and shoes were covered in mud. Don't tell Kyle I said this but wearing my heeled wedges was probably not the smartest choice.
Kelly, Juliette, Sue and Rob came after the rain had stoped. Clearly they are not as dedicated as the rest of us! (Or maybe they are smarter the rest of us? I am not sure which.)
Most of us enjoyed the concert. I thought all the bands sounded pretty good. Kyle thought the singer for Kansas wasn't as good as he remembered but that the music was great. They didn't play some of their more well known songs which annoyed some of us (Jim!). REO played all of their popular songs. They also played several songs off their new album which I could have done with out but I guess you gotta plug your work when you can. Also to quote Kelly, there needed to be "Less Talkin and More Rockin". I am amazed how much older all the bands looked. How could they have aged so much and we didn't age at all?
What more fun can a group of boys have than playing dodge ball in the sand?
Doesn't anyone have any girls? There is Jessi (15 years) and there is Faith (6 months) between the two of them there is ALL BOYS! No wonder Jessi didn't have any interest in coming with us!
Nancy and Tim were partners and Barb and Jim were partners. Barb and Jim won this year. But we'll be gunnin for them next year.
Greg was stuck with me and Diane suffered with Kyle. Kyle and I are starting to catch on to the game so watch out next year. Actually Greg and I didn't do to bad. I even got a few "in the pipe".
My mom and dad came in town over the weekend to see Jessi play in a softball tournament, which was canceled. They also came to see Devin's NORCO soccer team play which was also canceled. They did get to see him play volleyball. My dad said the quality of play was much better than he expected. I guess that is a compliment.
Devin returns a serve. The boys had several volleys back and forth and do a pretty good job of playing their position. I don't know if you are aware but the best part of volleyball is that you (the player) get to slide on the floor with knee pads. I would say that 75% of the plays seem to require a 10 year boy to slide from one end of the court to the other in a dramatic way.
So, on Saturday we had tickets to see 38 Special, Kansas, and REO play at River port. It was very wet to begin with so we came prepared with tarps, umbrellas and ponchos. It rained on us and things were very muddy. Most of us stuck it out to the end. I guess we'll do anything to relive our "glory days". Barb and Jim attempt to stay dry during the rain. I think they had the most elaborate umbrella and tarp tent ever constructed.
Kenny came prepared with his hunting pants. Which, we made fun of until the end of the evening and he was the only one with dry pants.
Patty, Juan, Juan's brother Ulysses, Tim and Laura relax during a break from the rain.
I am fairly certain Kyle and I were soaked more than anyone else. Also my jeans and shoes were covered in mud. Don't tell Kyle I said this but wearing my heeled wedges was probably not the smartest choice.
Kelly, Juliette, Sue and Rob came after the rain had stoped. Clearly they are not as dedicated as the rest of us! (Or maybe they are smarter the rest of us? I am not sure which.)
Most of us enjoyed the concert. I thought all the bands sounded pretty good. Kyle thought the singer for Kansas wasn't as good as he remembered but that the music was great. They didn't play some of their more well known songs which annoyed some of us (Jim!). REO played all of their popular songs. They also played several songs off their new album which I could have done with out but I guess you gotta plug your work when you can. Also to quote Kelly, there needed to be "Less Talkin and More Rockin". I am amazed how much older all the bands looked. How could they have aged so much and we didn't age at all?
Friday, August 31, 2007
Pictures
I know it has beem a long time since I updated my blog so here are some pictures!
Me on my 40th birthday. Kelly, Juliette and Kelvin came over for a dinner at home. We had roast potatoes and carrots. I was wonderful not to have any running around to do!
Devin on his first day of school. He is Mrs. Tesson's 4th grade class.
Jessi on her first day of school. She is a sophomore this year. Every day she carries her softball bag and her backpack to school. A few other of the other girls in her carpool also play softball. I imagine the Senior's car who takes her to school is packed with stuff every morning.
Devin at Happy Joe's celebrating his 10th birthday.
Jessi and Kelsie at Happy Joe's. What princesses they are!
Me on my 40th birthday. Kelly, Juliette and Kelvin came over for a dinner at home. We had roast potatoes and carrots. I was wonderful not to have any running around to do!
Devin on his first day of school. He is Mrs. Tesson's 4th grade class.
Jessi on her first day of school. She is a sophomore this year. Every day she carries her softball bag and her backpack to school. A few other of the other girls in her carpool also play softball. I imagine the Senior's car who takes her to school is packed with stuff every morning.Devin at Happy Joe's celebrating his 10th birthday.
Jessi and Kelsie at Happy Joe's. What princesses they are!Thursday, August 16, 2007
Back to the "Routine"
No pictures but I didn't want to go to long with out an update. (It makes my sister-in-law cranky. ;>)
I am back from seeing my sister and my new nephew. Devin and I had an uneventful trip home. He slept about half the way. I guess his cousin, Dylan wore him out!
Devin turned 10 last week. We had a small celebration with Family at Happy Joe's. My mom and dad drove down, Sheri, Kenny and the kids joined us and of course our adopted family, Kelly, Juliette and Kelvin were there. I'll try and post some pictures soon. His birthday is dragging on and on! Every time I turn around someone is giving him a present.
Jessi made the varsity softball team at Rosati. She is excited but a little nervous. They have been practicing early in the morning in an attempt to avoid the heat. She is pretty sure that she will be playing center field. She was mentioned in the journal for those of you in STL. Her first game is August 23.
Both the kids start school on August 22. So they have less than a week of freedom. Jessi says she is ready to see all of her friends again but could do without the "learning part". Should I mention to her that Kyle and I pay a lot of money for the "learning part"! Devin is ready to start school. I can hardly believe he is in 4th grade! He will be a busy boy with 2 soccer teams and playing volleyball. I think who ever signed him up for all that must be crazy!!!
There might be someone out there who doesn't know that I am saying goodbye to my 30's next week. Kyle has been 40 for a couple of months and he seems to be surviving so I know there is hope! Just kidding! I feel better and I am happier than I have ever been so HELLO 40!
I am back from seeing my sister and my new nephew. Devin and I had an uneventful trip home. He slept about half the way. I guess his cousin, Dylan wore him out!
Devin turned 10 last week. We had a small celebration with Family at Happy Joe's. My mom and dad drove down, Sheri, Kenny and the kids joined us and of course our adopted family, Kelly, Juliette and Kelvin were there. I'll try and post some pictures soon. His birthday is dragging on and on! Every time I turn around someone is giving him a present.
Jessi made the varsity softball team at Rosati. She is excited but a little nervous. They have been practicing early in the morning in an attempt to avoid the heat. She is pretty sure that she will be playing center field. She was mentioned in the journal for those of you in STL. Her first game is August 23.
Both the kids start school on August 22. So they have less than a week of freedom. Jessi says she is ready to see all of her friends again but could do without the "learning part". Should I mention to her that Kyle and I pay a lot of money for the "learning part"! Devin is ready to start school. I can hardly believe he is in 4th grade! He will be a busy boy with 2 soccer teams and playing volleyball. I think who ever signed him up for all that must be crazy!!!
There might be someone out there who doesn't know that I am saying goodbye to my 30's next week. Kyle has been 40 for a couple of months and he seems to be surviving so I know there is hope! Just kidding! I feel better and I am happier than I have ever been so HELLO 40!
Monday, August 13, 2007
Welcome Drew!
My sister and her husband Darren were blessed with a beautiful baby boy this afternoon. Drew Jacob was born at 12:30. He weighed 7.79 pounds and was about 20 inches long. Jackie and Drew are doing well. I think Jackie looks great. Devin and I went with my parents to introduce Dylan to his baby brother. Dylan was very excited about seeing his mom and dad. He was less impressed with Drew. Dylan is 18 months old so Jackie and Darren are going to have their hands full!
Proud papa shows off Drew to us onlookers.
Me and my new nephew. I am sooo happy for them!
Proud papa shows off Drew to us onlookers.
Me and my new nephew. I am sooo happy for them!(and sooo happy it isn't me!)
Devin holds his newest cousin. He was a little nervous at first but he did a very good job. Devin would much rather entertain Dylan and he does a great job.
Devin would much rather help with Dylan and he does a great job at that!
Grandpa and Drew
Grandma introduces Dylan to his baby brother.
Devin holds his newest cousin. He was a little nervous at first but he did a very good job. Devin would much rather entertain Dylan and he does a great job.
Devin would much rather help with Dylan and he does a great job at that!
Grandpa and Drew
Grandma introduces Dylan to his baby brother.
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