Night at the Roxbury--Prom 2010

Stub & I worked at the front table for the High School Prom on Saturday night.  It is always fun to watch the kids arrive, and see them all dressed up.  I have helped each year, and it is always a fun night.

Pretty sure we looked a LOT different at our high school proms!!  ha!

Dawn & I acting out the "Night at the Roxbury" theme. 

More Spring Concerts

Calder and Tanner had their Spring Concerts last week.  Calder's was on Monday, and we had round 2 with Tanner on Tuesday.  It made for a busy beginning to our week!

Tanner's Program

Yes, Tanner's pant legs are tucked into his boots.  His whole class came out on stage this way.  Not sure why, but apparently it was the thing to do.

State and Brute Adidas Nationals.....A Little Late

So, State Wrestling was a few weeks ago, and I realized I had not ever posted pictures.  So, I figured I had better get on the ball!  

The decorated windows on the Excursion:

  

The Opening Ceremony.  It was a pretty cool experience.  All of the teams march in to "Eye of the Tiger," and they announce the team as they enter.  Tanner was chosen to be one of the team banner holders.  He is on the right side. 

 

This is a picture of all of the wrestlers at the end of the Opening Ceremony.  Wow!

 

Tanner wrestling away.  

 

All in all, it was a really cool experience. 

The following weekend, we headed to Kansas City for Brute Adidas Nationals.  It was held at Memorial Auditorium.  That was another eye opening experience.  Tanner was able to meet kids from all over the country, and we got to sit in on some cool presentations with 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist, Henry Cejudo.  (Don't be fooled-- I had NO idea who he was until that weekend, but it really was pretty cool). 

 

The kids all listening to Henry Cejudo talk about the Beijing Olympics.  What a cool story!
 

Getting a poster autographed.

 

Taking a break.
 

Tanner's Certificate and Medal. 

 

Another really cool experience.  If you would have told me a few years ago that I would be following my boys around to wrestling tournaments, I would have told you that you might be crazy.  I can say that I am getting used to it, although I still watch with my hands over my face, and in between my fingers.  :-)   We have definitely been able to experience some cool things this year.   Calder says he wants to try more tournaments, so maybe we will have double the crew on the mats.    He hasn't been real gung ho on the tournaments, but enjoyed going to practices.  I think he will certainly enjoy the challenge!  (And mom will somehow figure out how to not cover her eyes during the match!)

Spring Concert #1

It is April, and with that comes all of the various programs and activities.  Makenna had her Spring Concert tonight at school.  They did a great job singing and dancing to the songs.  She loved getting to wear little heels for the first time!

Blondes Have More Fun?

At our high school, it is a wrestling tradition that if you are a state qualifier, you bleach your hair for the state tournament.  The Kid's Club team decided that if it is good enough for the "big boys," then it surely is good enough for them.  

Tanner had been hinting that if he made it to state, that he really wanted to dye his hair.  I kept putting him off, not thinking he would be able to make it this far.  I guess he proved me wrong!!  :-) So, I conceded, and off to the store I went in search of the appropriate supplies.  I chose the absolute lightest blonde dye I could find.  

Mom playing beautician:

The finished product:

 

It doesn't look drastically different, but his hair is fairly light colored in the first place.  It is a light yellowish color and he fits in with the rest of the bleached blondes at practice.  He is happy though, so that is all that counts! 

Redneck Corkscrew

What does one do when they would like to open a bottle  that has a cork, but cannot for the life of them, locate the corkscrew?  Well, you improvise of course!  Some may call it "McGyvering," but I would like to call it "McGivneying."

I have developed a highly technical step by step tutorial, so you too, can be prepared in the event of corkscrew loss at your home.  

STEP 1:  Gather supplies needed:

1 bottle of preferred beverage with cork

1 long screw

1 pair pliers

1 Electic Drill (if battery powered, make sure it is charged--this is crucial for success)

STEP 2:  Slowly drill screw into cork.  Insert screw at least halfway into cork.  This is a very tricky step.  It should not be attempted by amateurs. 

               

STEP 3:  Apply pliers to screw.  Squeeze screw with pliers and begin to tug.  

Tug some more.

Continue to tug.

Begin to wonder if this is really going to work and begin to look for alternate beverage options.

Realize that the cork is finally moving!

STEP 4:  Success!!

 

As you can see, this method is not for sissies--try at your own risk!  But, desperate times call for desperate measures!


I can see this becoming a new trend across the nation.  I think I may have to apply for a patent for this method.....hmmmmmmm

STATE BOUND!!!

We headed out (at 5:30 AM mind you!) to District wrestling today for Tanner to hopefully qualify for state.  They only take the top 4 from each district, so there are a total of 16 kids in each age/weight bracket.  The roads were awful--snow packed and icy the whole way--UGH!  

After a VERY nerve-wracking day for his mom and dad, he MADE IT!!  He had a loss in the second round, so he had to wrestle his way up the back side of the bracket. (For those who may not be aware, this is not an easy task.)  When the match was over, he was pretty pumped!!!  He came running up to me in the stands saying, "I made it to state!!"  He had tears in his eyes, and it was quite contagious because I had them too!!  :-)

 

 

 

We are now off to the State Tournament next weekend in Topeka.  Can't wait for him to get to experience it all!  A pretty big accomplishment for this being his second year of wrestling!!

Sub-District Champ!

Tanner had another great Saturday of wrestling!  He made it through Sub-Districts with a 1st Place finish, and now we are on to District competition next Saturday.  He has to place in the top 4 there to get to go to the State Tournament in Topeka.   

Wrestling Weekends

 Tanner has wrestled the past two weekends at tournaments after having a few weekends off.  He placed 2nd last weekend in Ellsworth, and he earned 1st Place yesterday at the Chapman Invitational! 

Winning a match at Ellsworth.

Tanner with his Gold medal and Championship Bracket.

 

This was his first time winning first place, so he was pretty pumped!  It was pretty exciting for him.  Now, we move on to Sub-Districts.  We will see how it goes!  Way to go Tanner!

Happy 7th Birthday Tearney!!!

Tearney is 7 years old!!  How did we get here so quickly?! 

She is so full of smiles and is as easygoing as they come.  Maybe she will get those two front teeth for her birthday, since she didn't get them for Christmas!!  

Love you Sweetie!!!!  I hope you have a wonderful day!!!