Basketball, Blah Weather, and a New Doo

Well, the month is almost over finally and I will try to get back on track with my blog. What a slacker! Our varsity team made it to state. (Hooray!) We ended up bringing home the Consolation trophy for the state and it's the first trophy Meridian's had since the early '80's so it was quite the big deal. I just love the whole state experience and even though we didn't get to watch as many of the other teams as we usually do, it's something the husband and I both really enjoy being a part of. In fact we talked about how when we get too old to coach we'll be one of those host families (true story) that hosts a team. I would so spoil them.

I also love eating the cinnamon roasted almonds, drinking way too much chocolate milk, and visiting with Deb and Moose every year. Deb and I always fall right back into where we left when I was her assistant. It's hard to believe she was my coach in high school because now she just feels like one of my closest friends. Perhaps that's because she was very young when she was my coach. At any rate, we always have fun with them.

Then of course there's always the thrill of the games. And wouldn't you know it that it'd come down to Eagle v. Meridian again for the trophy. Repeat. We both get in the car-- one wearing blue and one wearing green. We part at the door. One comes home a winner-- one... not a winner. Repeat. Eagle goes down. Meridian wins! (crowd noise). And now I drive awkwardly home after school wondering what to do with myself. Okay, well, not completely true. Thursday night auction.... I'm Back! American Idol... I'm back! Grandkids.... I'm still here. :) We had Maddy and Daisha over last weekend and Maddy is such a giggler (until papa tells her she has to go night night). Mommy, daddy, mommy daddy. Too funny. Did I mention Daisha is playing basketball! :) :) :) Had her first game last Saturday and yes, even made a basket. She has quite a cheering section as well. With her dad and Papa as her coach, it could get intense. Well, as intense as a 2nd grader can get. :) Bradley Bean also had his first birthday and Jeremy BBQ'd for that and Bradley loved his cake.

Mandy is still pregnant, which is good since she gave us a little scare about having the baby too soon. She went to the doctor Wednesday and the boys came to school with me for a little while. That was entertaining. :) Then they MADE me take them to Krispy Kremes (I just realized I've never spelled that). The baby is still measuring a little small which is VERY odd considering she births giants. Keep them in your prayers.

Jason just happens to be going to the same conference in Seattle that the husband and I are going to so we will all get to be in Seattle at the same time. I'm pretty excited about that trip! I'm also excited about my new haircut. I always get it cut and sometimes highlighted as soon as basketball is over and the ponytail is no longer my most popular hairdo.

I'm ready for spring. I'm ready to be in a bigger house where I can put all my stuff away. I'm ready to just feel more sunshine pretty much. Tomorrow is Friday and I am so thankful. Primary Activity Saturday. Daisha's bball Saturday. March is next week! Hooray! May the whisperings of spring fill your heart with anticipation and the new month bring you new blessings! Don't beware the Ides of March! WElcome March! (Yes, I'm in the middle of Julius Caesar presentations). :)

Why is February so long when it's so short?

February is always one of the longest months of the year for me. It's the time of year when we have all crashed from our holiday highs and we eat too many chocolate hearts and we are so tired of cold weather. Spring Fever!
Now that I've vented...
The team I am assisting with made it to state. yeah! Big week next week then basketball is over. Well high school basketball. The husband and our oldest son are coaching the oldest granddaughter's YBA team. I simply cannot believe I have a grandchild old enough to FINALLY play. Grandpa said they made her cry though so I am nervous. It was nothing serious (they told her to box out)but needless to say, crying made both men uncomfortable. I secretly smiled (well it's not secret anymore) not because she cried-- that made me sad-- but because they always make a big deal out of it when one of my players cry. Plus neither one of them like drama. :) Then we went to Jason's game tonight and he coaches boys (high school age) and one of his players cried. Okay boys.... I do not want to hear about me anymore!
Jason's boys won and are headed into districts. Good job j-bob. I can hardly wait to see the granddaughter play (and the boys coach) this next weekend too. And hopefully we are bringing home some hardware for the team I'm with.
On an non-basketball note I decided that I needed to stop waiting for the hubby (and my hip to heal) to start exercising again. I tried to get him to go shoot around with me this morning but he drug his feet so I decided to go in the other room and just do the 20 min. workout that I used to do almost every day last year. Then I decided he needed to do it too. The coach in my took over and I whipped him into shape. I clearly told him we were doing three sets and after the first one he was asking for a timeout to get a drink etc. and I said, "Nope! Not till we're done!" He acted like he was dying but honestly we're talking very low impact stuff-- not PX90 or anything remotely close to that. Then I told him we were going to clean the house real fast (that burns calories too). And.... I said, "no pop today" and he did everything I asked him to. He was a wee bit grouchy this evening but I bet he sleeps well tonight and I felt a lot better after doing the exercises.
Rellie and Kayson came to spend the night and we watched Maddi and Abbi Jo while Jason and Anne went to Stake Conference, so it's been a full but blessed day, but tomorrow we will rest.

Checking in

I will return to being funny or reflective after the basketball season is over. The goal is to end at state. It has been an interesting experience/journey as always and having another grandbaby on the way is another "soon to be" journey we are awaiting as well. Sickness, pregnancy, work, weird weather, and a small house. Is it summer yet? I love summer. This is random, but reflects my current schedule/state of mind. I love my family and I'm looking forward to both Seattle and Italy. That's all for now folks.