Family Update

Well, I finally got sick from all the bugs going around, but I think that I'm getting over it quickly. It's hard to say no all day when you don't have a voice! Michelangelo is finally healing up (we don't have to carry a box of tissues every where we go anymore). And Bear's ear has stopped leaking as well! Pink Princess has managed to evade the illnesses so far, but she gets plenty of bumps and bruises as she does her "flips" and climbs all over everything.

I have started with a Bible study group on Sunday nights. We are studying "Stepping Up" by Beth Moore. It is a study on the Psalms of Ascent, and proves to be very insightful as well as interesting!

Viking Football

The Vikings suffered another crushing defeat this Sunday, fortunately they were able score a touchdown this time! Habanero played tight end, and had a great second half. He had two lone tackles and one assist as corner. This week is their last regular season game! Good Luck Vikings!

Shelby Football Update

Well Friday night did not go so well for the Whippets. I don't actually remember the score, but I did go to the game! I know we had 6 and Fostoria had a lot more than that! I spent the whole game chasing kids and making sure they weren't hurting each other playing football in the grass next to the stadium. One Arm Bandit's family was able to come watch the game, too -- so the kids had a great time playing with their cousins! The weather was awesome, though! The Whippets play Willard at home this Friday, which should go much better than last week. Go Whippets!

Jawz Football Update

Well, we finally got to go see one of Jawz's football games. After showing up at 4:55 for the 5:00 game, the Prexies quickly dressed, stretched and warmed up. It took the first half to warm up and get comfortable with Galion's spread offense, but the second half was all Grant. Jawz played center for most of the game, lining up against some sizable nose guards! Great job! We are so proud of you! Below are some pictures (he's the center... number 50).

The Little Ones

1. This week Michelangelo will be finishing his gymnastics class. He enjoys it, but asked to do swimming instead. He continues his pre-reading skills and making wonderfully creative drawings.

2. Bear has been fighting a nasty ear infection for about 3 weeks now. He has tubes in his ears, so it's pretty obvious, and gross!! We are trying new drops today, and hopefully they work quickly!! He's been pretty fussy with the pain, but is as crazy as ever!

3. Our Pink Princess is still dragging her babies and all of their necessities wherever we go. She has mastered driving at the age of 2... in her Dora Jeep.

4. Jawz finished a project for Advanced Social Studies on Moses. They are studying the history of Judaism. Last night we spent time writing a well constructed paragraph about how Moses contributed to Judaism. We both learned that the Pentateuch is also known as the Torah, and is made of the 5 books of the Bible written by Moses (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy). Although he made the comment that he would never use this knowledge in his lifetime, I hope he at least learned how much I value it!

5. Habanero learned how to ride the 4-wheeler this weekend. It takes a lot of concentration to learn how to drive with a clutch!

6. Weird Owl is doing well at school -- all A's and B's!!

7. Hardy Boy went to Homecoming last weekend. He was also voted Publicist for the Royal Scribes, a writing group at the high school.

Football Update - Week 5

1. Shelby Whippets - The Whippets beat the Norwalk Truckers last Friday in their second NOL win of the season. This week is shaping up to be a tough match with Fostoria. The Redmen are 5-0 so far this season! They have a great athlete, Micah Hyde, who is being recruited by several Division I schools.

2. The Vikings - Habanero's team suffered another crushing defeat this weekend. They did NOT have to play in a Hurricane, but it felt like it by the time the game was over. Hopefully the Viking change up their offense and get some positive yardage this week!

3. Jawz plays tomorrow at Galion Middle School. I will be attending, RAIN OR SHINE!!!

Jawz Defeated!

Jawz's 7th grade football team travelled to Fairbanks Middle School tonight, which is on the east side of Marysville. Unfortunately, we were not able to attend, because the school had the information wrong on their website and Jawz just got a printed calender two days ago. So I thought the game was at home at 6pm and it turned out to be on the other side of the world at 5pm. That didn't coincide with our 4pm meeting in Galion very well. Jawz said they lost 20-18, but he got to play center the whole game. I will get to see the rest of his 5 games, as long as no hurricanes come our way!

Hurricane Ike and Viking Football

Hurricane Ike proved to be a vicious opponent for the Viking football team this Sunday. Habanero and his team played in 40+ mph winds with gusts up to 70 mph. Tree limbs were crashing around us and debris pelted us from all directions. But they got the game in! Unfortunately, it was a defeat for the Vikings.

We were left without power for about 20 hours, which gave us the opportunity to play an exciting game of family hide-n-seek. So tonight, after picking up branches and limbs from the yard, we celebrated having the power of electricity with a cake (since we had to throw out all of our ice cream).

I hope that this finds everyone safe and happy, and praising God for His awesome and glorious power. There are just some things that we will never be able to control, no matter how technologically advanced we are.

Shelby Whippet Football Update

The drizzling rain and threat of thunderstorms stole the life from the tornadoes friday night. The Shelby Whippets were able to hold off a strong Tiffin Tornado football team in an amazing fight to the fourth quarter. The Whippets proved the stronger, more prepared team winning 25-14... incidentally the first time the Shelby Whippets have beaten the Tornadoes in 10 years! Next week will be another test of speed and strength when the Whippets pull in to the Truckers' stadium in Norwalk, OH. Go Whippets!!

Jawz's Football Game

Jawz 7th grade football team played AT Massillion tonight!!! He did not play as much as usual, because he went home sick from school the day before the game and missed practice. His team won (the second time this season to beat this same team) 42-16!!! His next game is Monday, September 15th at Hilliard Heritage Middle School. Go Presidents!!!

Habanero's Football Game

Unfortunately Habanero's football team lost in a nail biter 0-2! It was the first pee-wee game of the season, so there were a lot of nervous 10 year olds out there! Habanero played wide-receiver for most of the game on offense and played linebacker on defense.

Football

Our Weekly Football Update:

1. One Arm Bandit's team (the Shelby Whippets) beat Ontario on Friday night. It was the first time the two backyard schools played each other. The quarterback's dad, who is also a Whippet football coach, happens to be a guidance counselor at Ontario High School. He's going to have a fun day Monday! This week the Whippets play Tiffin Columbian at home, which will prove to be a tough game. Although Tiffin suffered their first loss last week, they are a strong, fast team as always. Go Whippets!!

2. Jawz played in his first 7th grade football game last Saturday. He started at center, and did a great job. He had one tackle when the other team intercepted a pass. He ran the player down and pulled him down to save a touchdown. He plays this tuesday AT Massillion!!! Wow! Go Presidents!!

3. Habanero plays his first pee-wee game today at 2pm in Marion. He has been playing corner on defense and wide-receiver on offense. He gets thrown in at quarterback sometimes too. Good luck Habanero!!! Go Vikings!!!

Vacation 2008 - Virginia Beach

We enjoyed our first family vacation at a Virginia Beach KOA in July. Five nights and six days withh 8 kids in a popup and a tent!!! It was amazing and the kids had a great time. This is Princess in her poolside pose!

Wow! This is EASY!!

Hello everyone! My friend from high school sent me a link to this blogging phenomenon. I know I've heard of it, but never really got into figuring it out. Well, now that I am home instead of teaching, I have a few minutes to try something new. I'm hoping to figure out how to add pictures and movies to share with everyone. Life is so busy, it's hard to stay in touch! At least this way we can see updates and share our lives!