His school won 3rd place for 8th grade boys.
Congrats Hunter, the competition couldn't keep up!
13 years ago
Friday, October 15, 2010
District
It was a great cross country season. Hunter placed 13, 14, 15 and 19th.
His school won 3rd place for 8th grade boys.
Congrats Hunter, the competition couldn't keep up!
His school won 3rd place for 8th grade boys.
Congrats Hunter, the competition couldn't keep up!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Stadium Seating
More than a week ago a space ship landed in our living room. It's morphed into a movie theater. Tomorrow who knows?!
Saturday, October 9, 2010
"It's About Time"
Today Drew had his first marching competition. They placed second in the Katy Marching Invitational! I love seeing them all lined up
and walking in
and about to start. Drew is the bottom middle. Last night his facebook status said "no more pass-offs!" They've learned all 4 parts of their show "It's About Time", now all they need is too perfect it and go to state!
Friday, October 8, 2010
Home Fun
School has taken to calling homework "home fun". There's only one class Hunter has no problem doing his homework.....BAND! I found this "home fun" assignment on the printer, appropriately titled "tuba King".
It was a semi-cold dry Saturday morning, and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. I waited months for this day and I just couldn’t mess it all up here. I walked into the school where the event was being held, where it smelled like valve oil mixed with the smell of new reeds. It was the region band audition; region band is where the top performing bands in the entire district all audition to form a super band!
The pressure was on, I’ve spent half of my year proving to my teachers I was good but now it was the final countdown. I was shaking like a Chihuahua in Antarctica. It was about time to go to the room where each tuba player would show off they’re skills in front of three judges. My heart was racing and I could barley hold my tuba. Then we finally got into the room; there were tubas all around. We each got a letter of the alphabet to show who goes first starting with “a”. Luckily I wasn’t first. Then the director started to explain the rules of region band I heard the words “You may now practice” come out of his mouth, immediately everyone started playing and it sounded like a toilet flushing. After that I was pumped! I anxiously waited my turn to “wow” the judges then at last it was my turn. I held my tuba high and with pride. I slowly put my face to my slightly warm mouthpiece as the taste of victory flew in my mouth. I played my heart out; pleased with the way I played I walked back to my seat where I sat patiently waiting to leave.
At last we came out of the room. It seemed like years before they announced who made what chair, but finally they started to go through a few names, yet non of them were mine. Depressed I started putting my tuba back in the case then something stopped me the man announcing the names finally said mine! I screamed with joy and all the adrenaline in the world started to flow through my veins.
Last night was his fall concert....for you listening pleasure.
It was a semi-cold dry Saturday morning, and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. I waited months for this day and I just couldn’t mess it all up here. I walked into the school where the event was being held, where it smelled like valve oil mixed with the smell of new reeds. It was the region band audition; region band is where the top performing bands in the entire district all audition to form a super band!
The pressure was on, I’ve spent half of my year proving to my teachers I was good but now it was the final countdown. I was shaking like a Chihuahua in Antarctica. It was about time to go to the room where each tuba player would show off they’re skills in front of three judges. My heart was racing and I could barley hold my tuba. Then we finally got into the room; there were tubas all around. We each got a letter of the alphabet to show who goes first starting with “a”. Luckily I wasn’t first. Then the director started to explain the rules of region band I heard the words “You may now practice” come out of his mouth, immediately everyone started playing and it sounded like a toilet flushing. After that I was pumped! I anxiously waited my turn to “wow” the judges then at last it was my turn. I held my tuba high and with pride. I slowly put my face to my slightly warm mouthpiece as the taste of victory flew in my mouth. I played my heart out; pleased with the way I played I walked back to my seat where I sat patiently waiting to leave.
At last we came out of the room. It seemed like years before they announced who made what chair, but finally they started to go through a few names, yet non of them were mine. Depressed I started putting my tuba back in the case then something stopped me the man announcing the names finally said mine! I screamed with joy and all the adrenaline in the world started to flow through my veins.
Last night was his fall concert....for you listening pleasure.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Game #5
Just another "Friday Night Lights" in South Texas. Listen for my name at the end, apparently washing 30 uniforms will get you some love:)
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Caution- Birthday Fun!
Hunter has the sweetest friends- Friday night they decorated our yard for his birthday. 
Then Saturday afternoon through him a surprise party.They are so sweet- he had a great weekend!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Cross Country Meet III
Last week they were fast
This week he was faster!
Time: 13 minutes 1 second- 15th place!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Game #4 and Homecoming Weekend
It started Thursday night when they exchanged the mum/garter and wore them to school on Friday.
Friday night game. Because it was homecoming, the band performed their show after the game. Drew is holding the lower left corner of the sheet.
24/7 Lobo Fan- it's what his shirt says....
Saturday night dinner and dance :)
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Ten Fingers, Ten Toes plus 1
Happy Anniversary Mother Goose and Rooster! As I was counting up the years, I realized I'M THE AGE MY MOM WAS IN THIS PICTURE! I think she wore it better! That top I was wearing hangs in my closet as a memento of the day she remarried.
Inspiration
I had a comment asking about the chalkboard in our living room, so I thought I'd post where I got the idea. A couple of years ago Hunter was playing football and I found this and thought is was so great for keeping track of football scores.
I bought a frame the size I wanted at Hobby Lobby, where everything is always on sale, a piece of wood and some chalkboard paint. I feel a bit Huck Finn, Joe put everything together, and A wrote out all the score. She has killer calligraphy skills! The whole project was under $50
I bought a frame the size I wanted at Hobby Lobby, where everything is always on sale, a piece of wood and some chalkboard paint. I feel a bit Huck Finn, Joe put everything together, and A wrote out all the score. She has killer calligraphy skills! The whole project was under $50
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
There May Be Turbulance
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Joe did the coolest thing last week- He went to Continental Airlines training center, sat in a mock airplane and participated in a simulated plane crash.
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Coincidentally, afterward he got on a plane to the UK.
Where he played dress up with a bulletproof vest.
Monday, September 20, 2010
It takes a village
More than a year ago I starting lobbying for new living room furniture, specifically a new couch.
Ours was 18 years old, had been recovered once and the back and one arm was broken from kids playing karate kid. Exhibit A- Young Karate kid types.
Years before, I had read an article in Better Homes & Garden about a decorator who's ideas I really liked. I looked in the back to read more about her and found out...she lives right down the road!
I called and she came.....to MY house! She helped pick out fabric for every window down stairs and advised on a kitchen valance, accessory placement and so much more. I loved her!
Fast forward to present day- rather than buying new, I wanted to recover 3 chairs and needed help and with fabric and a rug. Having a busy schedule and a new baby she suggested an email consultation. Which worked perfect for me. I sent her swatches, she gave her advice. She is also great about sending out emails with ideas and decorating websites. One of which was fabric.com I found fabric I liked at very reasonable prices. Moral of the story is you don't have to live in my area to work with her!
Through referral, I found this family owned company to recover the chairs. They made matching pillows and added fabric to two sets of drapes. I L.O.V.E. them. So much so that they are making custom pieces for our churches new narthex. They also work with out of town customers and ship all over.
The finished product. The area rug is from Lowe's and is indoor/outdoor.
Ours was 18 years old, had been recovered once and the back and one arm was broken from kids playing karate kid. Exhibit A- Young Karate kid types.
Years before, I had read an article in Better Homes & Garden about a decorator who's ideas I really liked. I looked in the back to read more about her and found out...she lives right down the road!
I called and she came.....to MY house! She helped pick out fabric for every window down stairs and advised on a kitchen valance, accessory placement and so much more. I loved her!
Fast forward to present day- rather than buying new, I wanted to recover 3 chairs and needed help and with fabric and a rug. Having a busy schedule and a new baby she suggested an email consultation. Which worked perfect for me. I sent her swatches, she gave her advice. She is also great about sending out emails with ideas and decorating websites. One of which was fabric.com I found fabric I liked at very reasonable prices. Moral of the story is you don't have to live in my area to work with her!
Through referral, I found this family owned company to recover the chairs. They made matching pillows and added fabric to two sets of drapes. I L.O.V.E. them. So much so that they are making custom pieces for our churches new narthex. They also work with out of town customers and ship all over.
The finished product. The area rug is from Lowe's and is indoor/outdoor.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
A Welcome Place
Cornerstone had it's first service in the new sanctuary this morning. The choir sang a song appropriately titled "A Welcome Place".
Before church donuts-
Everything came together and looked great-all those weeks of visiting other churches for ideas has really paid off.
The sound booth
Children's message
After church let's go home, we're hungry, restless.
Before church donuts-
Everything came together and looked great-all those weeks of visiting other churches for ideas has really paid off.
The sound booth
Children's message
After church let's go home, we're hungry, restless.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Game #3 and word of the day
For all Thursday and Saturday games, I've volunteered to get ice for the band
Job description: Someone, preferably with a truck, take 8 big and 2 small coolers to a junior high, fill them with ice and return them to the band hall. How could I say no, I'd be running for cover every time someone saw us in the truck!
I can't think of ice without thinking for the Russian translation- pronounced "lee-yod". Another lady and I filled 10 coolers, one scoop of "lee-yod" at a time!
The first picture on the video is of a great tuba player, Hunter can't wait to be in band with him!
Job description: Someone, preferably with a truck, take 8 big and 2 small coolers to a junior high, fill them with ice and return them to the band hall. How could I say no, I'd be running for cover every time someone saw us in the truck!
I can't think of ice without thinking for the Russian translation- pronounced "lee-yod". Another lady and I filled 10 coolers, one scoop of "lee-yod" at a time!
The first picture on the video is of a great tuba player, Hunter can't wait to be in band with him!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Run Forrest, Run
Today, Hunter ran 2 miles and placed 14Th at his first cross country meet and 3rd place for his school/grade. Way to go Hunter! Listen for someone screaming his name at the end- so sweet.
Monday, September 13, 2010
One at a Time Please
A and I talk alot about having too many things in a row and how we only have capacity to do one thing at a time. Meaning one activity- rest, another-rest, another rest. Rest as in, a day in between. This weekend I had 3 things in one day! Daunting.
Saturday morning started EARLY with 438 chairs being delivered to our new church.
Afterward, Joe, Drew and I went our separate ways. Joe to work, Drew to band practice, me to "Shop 'til your drop". They drew the short end of the stick. The craft show was great. I found several Christmas presents and the "it" reproducible gift I'm excited to make.
The day ended with a Drew having his gf over for a movie and Joe and I having dinner date and some of this yummy white sangria drink.
Sunday was another EARLY morning. We passed out "cry towels" at Reliant as a band fundraiser. I lucked out and got an inside job- the others not so lucky. The heat index was 105- someone in our group passed out!
Joe saw Payton Manning's back before he ran through the tunnel.
Drew is now in constant marching mode- always walking backward.
Afterward, we ate lunch and of course rested! It was after all, the Sabbath- Drew kept reminding us. I know, I know you need an abacus to keep up with all the "activities"-said in the Voice of Will Ferrell from Step-brothers.
Next up, Drew and Hunter go to MFY. When it's over,Drew calls and said he's not coming home. Nice-he has an errand to run and something important to pick up.
Hunter and I get in the car to be loving and do it for him. Hunter turns to me and says, "I feel like I haven't done anything this weekend." He's right, his calender was wide open! Here's a sneak peek of what we got-
Saturday morning started EARLY with 438 chairs being delivered to our new church.
Afterward, Joe, Drew and I went our separate ways. Joe to work, Drew to band practice, me to "Shop 'til your drop". They drew the short end of the stick. The craft show was great. I found several Christmas presents and the "it" reproducible gift I'm excited to make.
The day ended with a Drew having his gf over for a movie and Joe and I having dinner date and some of this yummy white sangria drink.
Sunday was another EARLY morning. We passed out "cry towels" at Reliant as a band fundraiser. I lucked out and got an inside job- the others not so lucky. The heat index was 105- someone in our group passed out!
Joe saw Payton Manning's back before he ran through the tunnel.
Drew is now in constant marching mode- always walking backward.
Afterward, we ate lunch and of course rested! It was after all, the Sabbath- Drew kept reminding us. I know, I know you need an abacus to keep up with all the "activities"-said in the Voice of Will Ferrell from Step-brothers.
Next up, Drew and Hunter go to MFY. When it's over,Drew calls and said he's not coming home. Nice-he has an errand to run and something important to pick up.
Hunter and I get in the car to be loving and do it for him. Hunter turns to me and says, "I feel like I haven't done anything this weekend." He's right, his calender was wide open! Here's a sneak peek of what we got-
Friday, September 10, 2010
Game #2
It rained and they spent the first half of the game standing under cover :(
But it cleared up for half time and they got to perform part of their show :)
They won the first game of the season 14-13 with minutes to spare :)
It turned out to be a really fun night :)
But it cleared up for half time and they got to perform part of their show :)
They won the first game of the season 14-13 with minutes to spare :)
It turned out to be a really fun night :)
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Post #243
Hunter's "thing" is making steak-he'll cook for anyone willing to eat
and even give you the "I'm special today" plate.
Never taking his eye off the prize.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Game #1
Last night was Drew's first game marchining in the band. We pre-celebrated at Spring Creek BBQ.
It was such a pretty night- our view walking into the stadium
lining up to march
This is a small portion of their show- they add to it each week. Drew is on the right; in 1 on the 2 clusters of blue tarp.
can you see him?
post field show they can take off part of their uniforms and play fun songs
he's in there......somewhere......
there he is.......he had a great time and is excited about next weeks game!
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