Monday, March 23, 2009
Ring Dance
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Futsal
Jessi's Class Ring
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Field Trip, Rosati's Homecoming, IKP Soccer and Rosati Softball
I drove for a field trip for Devin's 5th grade class to Cahokia Mounds. The weather was beautiful. I thought it was very interesting. The kids were well behaved and had a nice time.
Jessi's softball is over for the season. Rosati lost the game 6-4 last night in the first game of the district tournament. They started the game Monday but it was suspended after an inning and a half because it was pouring. The other team scored two runs in the first inning. There is a small bit of controversy because our pitcher pitched in terrible rainy conditions and theirs didn't have to. Any way the game picked up were it left off yesterday. They scored 4 runs their first time up at bat. The highlight of the game was in the 4th inning. We're down by 5 runs, Jessi's up to bat, bases are loaded, two outs and she hits a fabulous base clearing ground double to center field. That made the score 4 to 6. She made a great play in center field and also got a single. I look forward to finding out what her batting average was. She was really hot at the end of the year.
She and Zach went to Rosati's Homecoming last Saturday. They went with Jessi's friend Lucy and her boyfriend Justin, Marissa and her blind date Matt, and another couple I don't know. They had a really good time. They had pizza at Lucy's house before the dance and went back to Lucy's house afterwards. Jessi spent the night.
Devin's IKP soccer team were ball boys last Sunday for the UMSL Men's and Women's soccer teams. The women won and the men lost by 1. I think the boys enjoyed the watching the guys play up close. After the game they boys asked the UMSL Men's team for autographs. I know the girl friend of one of the players and he told her that the guys were touched that the boys wanted their autographs even though they lost.
The kids ran up the stairs to the top of the mound. Ahh to be young and have so much energy!
This is largest mound (maybe Monks Mound?) at Chaokia Mounds. Anyway, it is believed that the Chief lived on top of this mound.
Here is Jessi and some of her softball team at Rosati's homecoming.
Jessi and her friend Julie, a fellow softball player.
Jessi and Zach. Lucy and Matt. Do not ask me what is up with the cowboy hats. I am sure there is some logical reason. Does anyone else notice how Jessi and Zach coordinate?
Devin's IKP team at the UMSL Men's soccer game.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Past Weekend
Zach picked Jessi up and they went to Pasta House to eat before the dance.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
A long time no update
Jessi has finished with her "summer" softball team, The Flash. I think all of us are thankful. It was a much larger commitment then we thought. They didn't win to many games but it kept Jessi touching the softball. There is no doubt she got some good defensive experience. She had been in a hitting slump at the begining of the summer but by the last few games she was hitting and stealing bases. She had Rosati softball tryouts this week. There really wasn't any doubt that she would make the team but she wanted to win the center field spot, her favorite position. She is fast enough to cover a lot of outfield ground and has an arm strong enough to get the ball to home plate quickly. So far that looks like where she will be playing. She is looking for a "real job". Her fall is busy but gas is expensive, and I am trying very hard to close down the bank of dad (not to mention Grandpa L)! The thing is Jessi's boyfriend, Zach, lives in South County. 45 minutes of driving one way really impacts a teenagers gas budget. Not to mention Homecoming is around the corner. My plan is that between homework, softball and work there will be less time for Zach. Now don't get me wrong, I like Zach just fine. But he is a teenage boy after all. Jessi takes the SAT this year and should really start thinking about college. YIKES!!!!!!!! Now I feel old!
If it is possible, Devin might actually be busier than Jessi. He is playing on a select soccer team, Iron Kids Premier (IKP). The whole select soccer situation has been long, drawn out, and full of drama but hopefully things will go well. Devin wanted to play on a more competitive team. This team plays in the A league which is pretty tough. Hopefully they'll win a few games. He also plays on the St. Norbert soccer team. Last year Kyle had 22 kids (or so) on the team this year there is only 14, a more manageable number. Of course, I can't forget volleyball. Hopefully there won't be too many conflicts. 5th grade is a tough year at St. Norbert. The kids have a huge project to do (the State Fair) and they are expected to be more responsible and to manage their time. Thankfully school comes very easy to Devin. The manging his time part will take some work.
Kyle and I went to Las Vegas in July. He had a conference for work and I tagged along. We had a nice time. We stayed at the Palazio. It is a new part of the Venetian. Our room was huge and beautiful. The staff was great but it is not a cheep place to eat/hang out. Vegas seems to get more expensive each time we go. I still love it though. I'm bummed because this is the last week our pool is open during the day on weekdays. I guess it is time for me to stop goofing off on my days off work and start getting things done.
I really will try to keep this updated more often. Don't hold your breath though!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
More Pictures
Kyle took our picture. It is very humid and warm here even early in the morning.
My self portrait because there wasn't anyone to take my picture. A little blurry but not to bad.
Jim at the pool. Believe it or not Jim still got a little red.
The boys at dinner.
I buried Devin in the sand. The shade is from Barb and Jim's canopy.