No games, no practices and yet I was still busy this week and weekend.
Had some friends over for a cookout last night and a game of Mexican Train (Dominoes).
This weekend is Homecoming weekend at the High School...and my 20th Class Reunion.
Thursday is the Parade and both girls will be participating in the Parade through town. Peyton will do the Soccer Club Float. Brenna and her tumbling/dance classmates will be representing TWIRL AND TALENT where she goes for her classes.
Friday night is the Homecoming game...and a tent for my class reunion.
Saturday is a dinner event at the Civic Center in Peoria. It should be fun. I had fun at Scott's 20th class reunion last year, met some of his friends and talked with some really great people. Lots of "pranks" will be played at ours, I'm sure. I admit, I'm more curious about who "grew-up" and who's still stuck in High School.
And finally, Mom is headed back for a visit and we'll be spending time with her for the next week or so. It's looking like Peyton will get to show her some of her "soccer" moves because her first game back from injury will be the 13th with the rec league team (Aqua Sharks).
She's been pretty active. She can already raise her arm up over her head and today she ran about 1 mile and half to keep in shape. Her club soccer team has been doing "conditioning" before every practice since August and so she'll probably fall a little behind...although most of her soccer skills involve footwork and not so much speed.
It should be busy this week, I'll post when I can.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Metro U11 Girls are No. 1
Morton Pumpkin Classic Tournament.
Peyton's team won 1st place today. Even though she couldn't play because of her collar bone, she went to the games to cheer her teammates on and sit on the sidelines in uniform.
Even though she couldn't play, at least she could sit on the sidelines and have an ice cream bar!
Peyton's team won 1st place today. Even though she couldn't play because of her collar bone, she went to the games to cheer her teammates on and sit on the sidelines in uniform.
Even though she couldn't play, at least she could sit on the sidelines and have an ice cream bar!
Girls Sports
It's been a good weekend to be a girl athlete in Metamora, IL.
St. Mary's Grade School, in Metamora (my old stomping ground) won the Class AA State Title in Softball.
Metamora Grade School won the Class A State Title in Softball.
First time in the history of the State Tournaments that both Classes were won by teams in the same town. Quite a feat when you consider that most of the metro Chicagoland area has over two dozen schools and Metamora has only two.
Germantown Hills is considered part of the township of Metamora but is a seperate village, in case you wondered what town I was talking about. Even though we live in the village of Germantown Hills, our address is Metamora as it is the Post Office we use.
Just for those who may be a little confused. I thought I'd confuse you more.
St. Mary's Grade School, in Metamora (my old stomping ground) won the Class AA State Title in Softball.
Metamora Grade School won the Class A State Title in Softball.
First time in the history of the State Tournaments that both Classes were won by teams in the same town. Quite a feat when you consider that most of the metro Chicagoland area has over two dozen schools and Metamora has only two.
Germantown Hills is considered part of the township of Metamora but is a seperate village, in case you wondered what town I was talking about. Even though we live in the village of Germantown Hills, our address is Metamora as it is the Post Office we use.
Just for those who may be a little confused. I thought I'd confuse you more.
Last days of Summer
Today is the first day of Fall...not too many more summer pictures. Air is dry, no humidity and nights are cooler.
Only a smattering of leaves are starting to turn. Two more weeks, it will be full Fall bloom.
Here's a few Brenna photos.
Only a smattering of leaves are starting to turn. Two more weeks, it will be full Fall bloom.
Here's a few Brenna photos.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Peyton's clavical
Peyton injured her clavical (collar bone) at practice. It took a trip to the ER Tuesday night for x-rays.
It's a good thing my 401 investments are spread throughout the healthcare industry, seeing as our family is funding it quite nicely.
She went down after getting tangled with another player going after the ball in practice scrimmage and her collar bone tore.
I say tore because she didn't exactly break it. She went to the Orthopaedic office to see Dr. Garst on Friday. He confirmed the injury the ER doc found in the x-rays.
Dr Garst described it as when a grown-up breaks their clavical (collar bone) it breaks apart and overlaps or there is a gap. Peyton's collar bone is more like a stick. When you go to bend the stick it tears but doesn't completely break through. When it heals, she'll have a bump but as she grows it will completely flatten over time. He predicted her bone would grow over the tear in about three to four weeks. She goes back for an x-ray on October 12th and he seems to think she will be ok to play in the October 13th soccer game for the Aqua Sharks.
I broke my collar bone as a kid and I had to wear one of those figure 8 slings for months (or at least it felt like months). These days, since collar bones heal faster than most bones and as long as surgery isn't required... an arm sling to hold the arm in position is all that is required. Peyton doesn't even have to wear it all day and night...she gets to take it off, only uses it during school and when we go somewhere.
She's already walking around swinging her arm back and forth. The only thing she isn't able to do as of yet is lift the arm up over her head.
She's out of PE until her next x-ray and no soccer...so she's pretty bummed.
But all in all, it's not a complicated or lengthy healing time, she still gets to play the last two games in her soccer season and a tournament with Metro Select at the end of October. So not all is lost, it's not a life-altering injury; Brenna's wrist break was definately worse than this and she is completely healed.
She did go to her make-up game (Aqua Sharks) on Thursday and cheered her teammates on. Her teammates lost 4-0. They kept saying, "Peyton we neeeeeed you!"
Mom, it looks like her first soccer game after her injury will be the one you will be here for.
It's a good thing my 401 investments are spread throughout the healthcare industry, seeing as our family is funding it quite nicely.
She went down after getting tangled with another player going after the ball in practice scrimmage and her collar bone tore.
I say tore because she didn't exactly break it. She went to the Orthopaedic office to see Dr. Garst on Friday. He confirmed the injury the ER doc found in the x-rays.
Dr Garst described it as when a grown-up breaks their clavical (collar bone) it breaks apart and overlaps or there is a gap. Peyton's collar bone is more like a stick. When you go to bend the stick it tears but doesn't completely break through. When it heals, she'll have a bump but as she grows it will completely flatten over time. He predicted her bone would grow over the tear in about three to four weeks. She goes back for an x-ray on October 12th and he seems to think she will be ok to play in the October 13th soccer game for the Aqua Sharks.
I broke my collar bone as a kid and I had to wear one of those figure 8 slings for months (or at least it felt like months). These days, since collar bones heal faster than most bones and as long as surgery isn't required... an arm sling to hold the arm in position is all that is required. Peyton doesn't even have to wear it all day and night...she gets to take it off, only uses it during school and when we go somewhere.
She's already walking around swinging her arm back and forth. The only thing she isn't able to do as of yet is lift the arm up over her head.
She's out of PE until her next x-ray and no soccer...so she's pretty bummed.
But all in all, it's not a complicated or lengthy healing time, she still gets to play the last two games in her soccer season and a tournament with Metro Select at the end of October. So not all is lost, it's not a life-altering injury; Brenna's wrist break was definately worse than this and she is completely healed.
She did go to her make-up game (Aqua Sharks) on Thursday and cheered her teammates on. Her teammates lost 4-0. They kept saying, "Peyton we neeeeeed you!"
Mom, it looks like her first soccer game after her injury will be the one you will be here for.
Monday, September 10, 2007
The Wonderful World of Seventh grade
Brenna is still doing Chorus this year. Her first concert (Fall Concert) is in October. She is doing well so far. Snap Grades shows she is currently getting a solid B in History and a B- (almost a B) in Literature. None of the other classes are registered yet.
Brenna is signed-up for tumbling class on Monday nights and Tuesday nights is dance/poms. She is going to Twirl -n- Talent in Washington. The lady who owns this place lives across the street from us and Jenny Ashley (Jenna from soccer's mom) is the tumbling teacher. Brenna's friend Emily (Emmie) is taking both classes with her. Her mom and I will trade weeks car-pooling the kids to an from.
Next week is Jane's week, the following is mine, etc...
She is currently working on her Lit homework and playing with Bandit everytime she brings her squeeky toy over and sets it in her lap. Looks like it's my turn.
Brenna started out sixth grade as tall as my chin. She has started out seventh grade a smidge taller than my nose. She is wearing a size 5 shoe...finally doesn't have to wear little girl shoes and can find a few "cool" Jr. style shoes in 5's. should crocet her a pillow that says, "A girl can NEVER have too many shoes."
Enjoy the picture.
Brenna is signed-up for tumbling class on Monday nights and Tuesday nights is dance/poms. She is going to Twirl -n- Talent in Washington. The lady who owns this place lives across the street from us and Jenny Ashley (Jenna from soccer's mom) is the tumbling teacher. Brenna's friend Emily (Emmie) is taking both classes with her. Her mom and I will trade weeks car-pooling the kids to an from.
Next week is Jane's week, the following is mine, etc...
She is currently working on her Lit homework and playing with Bandit everytime she brings her squeeky toy over and sets it in her lap. Looks like it's my turn.
Brenna started out sixth grade as tall as my chin. She has started out seventh grade a smidge taller than my nose. She is wearing a size 5 shoe...finally doesn't have to wear little girl shoes and can find a few "cool" Jr. style shoes in 5's. should crocet her a pillow that says, "A girl can NEVER have too many shoes."
Enjoy the picture.
Roofing
New roof today...if the rain holds off.
The shingles currently on our roof are curling and buckling in spots...it's about 15 years old.
Time for new shingles. New color is Slate.
I'll post pictures.
Later taters!
The shingles currently on our roof are curling and buckling in spots...it's about 15 years old.
Time for new shingles. New color is Slate.
I'll post pictures.
Later taters!
Aqua Sharks - Double-header Saturday
I'm not going to give a play-by-play, it would take too long.
Peyton's in-house soccer team lost both games on Saturday. Their record is 1-2.
It started off with her team being short on players (this is what I don't care for with in-house rec leagues, kids don't show, don't call the coach to tell them they aren't coming)...makes me wonder what kind of social skills they will have as adults. I digress...
None of Peyton's teammates, nor herself, got a break throughout the whole game and after the first half they had to play with two of the other teams players.
It was hard to watch them struggle to stay in the game toward the end when they all got tired.
Peyton wouldn't score in the first quarter of the game..both Scott and I scratched our heads when she booted a few of her attempts wide...way wider than she normally does. I kept thinking she was doing it on purpose.
She had alot of attempts but her major victory during that game was passing it off and assisting her teammates on their scores...and her defense and ball-handling "moves" she was laying down on the other team. At one point the other team's coach was yelling, "There's four on one, someone needs to pick the ball." Peyton was manuevering in and out of about 4 of their players who could not stay on top of her long enough to get a foot on the ball. We were sitting on the sidelines between both teams parents...some of the kids on the other team are Peyton's school friends. I heard some of them say when Peyoton stole a ball or someone kicked it to her and she'd run by the sidelines, blowing by the other team..."Good, god, can anyone stop that kid?" and my personal favorite, "Here she goes again!"
By the third quarter, coach Charlie put Peyton in at keeper (goalie) and when the teams lined-up for the kick-off the other team's girls were cheering and jumping up and down..."Peyton's at keeper!" I guess they figured they'd get some touches on the ball with her out of the midfield area! Aqua Sharks wound-up losing that game 4-2
After the game...Peyton's friend (Carly) who was playing keeper in the first quarter came up with her mom (I know them both well) Carly's mom, Holly said to Peyton, "Great game kiddo and that was super sportsmanship what you said to Carly after your team scored that goal on her." Then she told me after our team kicked the goal, Peyton ran up to her, grabbed her hand and said, "Good try Carly." Then it dawned on me, she couldn't score the first quarter because she didn't want to hurt her friend's feelings. What a kid!!!! The best part, she didn't have to score any goals, it's more important that she get out there and play with her friends and develop the kind of social skills she'll take with her wherever she goes in life.
Scott was talking with one of the coaches from the other team after the game and she said, "I knew Peyton was going to be good, I had no idea she was THAT good."
The second game wasn't much better but all of the girls were pretty tired from having to play the first game with no break. Peyton still managed to do well with her moves and ball-handling, choosing to pass it to her teammates and giving them a chance to score. It didn't seem so important for her to be the one to take all of the shots, make all of the plays. She's becoming quite a team leader.
After the second game the other team's coach came up to Peyton and said, "Thank you for not killing us with 20 goals." (Peyton had a few shots hit the pole or go slightly wide)This coach was her first coach in in-house two years ago. They only beat us 3-2...even though our team was dog-tired the whole game.
Peyton was pleased with her performance even though she scored no goals. And both Scott and I told her how proud we were of her for being a good teammate and a good friend.
So all in all...it wasn't a "total" loss this past weekend.
[P.S. She did admit to me later she missed the goal kicks on Carly because she didn't want to hurt her feelings...but in a club game, when there is a keeper she doesn' know, she's going to BURN THE KEEPER!!!!!]
Peyton's in-house soccer team lost both games on Saturday. Their record is 1-2.
It started off with her team being short on players (this is what I don't care for with in-house rec leagues, kids don't show, don't call the coach to tell them they aren't coming)...makes me wonder what kind of social skills they will have as adults. I digress...
None of Peyton's teammates, nor herself, got a break throughout the whole game and after the first half they had to play with two of the other teams players.
It was hard to watch them struggle to stay in the game toward the end when they all got tired.
Peyton wouldn't score in the first quarter of the game..both Scott and I scratched our heads when she booted a few of her attempts wide...way wider than she normally does. I kept thinking she was doing it on purpose.
She had alot of attempts but her major victory during that game was passing it off and assisting her teammates on their scores...and her defense and ball-handling "moves" she was laying down on the other team. At one point the other team's coach was yelling, "There's four on one, someone needs to pick the ball." Peyton was manuevering in and out of about 4 of their players who could not stay on top of her long enough to get a foot on the ball. We were sitting on the sidelines between both teams parents...some of the kids on the other team are Peyton's school friends. I heard some of them say when Peyoton stole a ball or someone kicked it to her and she'd run by the sidelines, blowing by the other team..."Good, god, can anyone stop that kid?" and my personal favorite, "Here she goes again!"
By the third quarter, coach Charlie put Peyton in at keeper (goalie) and when the teams lined-up for the kick-off the other team's girls were cheering and jumping up and down..."Peyton's at keeper!" I guess they figured they'd get some touches on the ball with her out of the midfield area! Aqua Sharks wound-up losing that game 4-2
After the game...Peyton's friend (Carly) who was playing keeper in the first quarter came up with her mom (I know them both well) Carly's mom, Holly said to Peyton, "Great game kiddo and that was super sportsmanship what you said to Carly after your team scored that goal on her." Then she told me after our team kicked the goal, Peyton ran up to her, grabbed her hand and said, "Good try Carly." Then it dawned on me, she couldn't score the first quarter because she didn't want to hurt her friend's feelings. What a kid!!!! The best part, she didn't have to score any goals, it's more important that she get out there and play with her friends and develop the kind of social skills she'll take with her wherever she goes in life.
Scott was talking with one of the coaches from the other team after the game and she said, "I knew Peyton was going to be good, I had no idea she was THAT good."
The second game wasn't much better but all of the girls were pretty tired from having to play the first game with no break. Peyton still managed to do well with her moves and ball-handling, choosing to pass it to her teammates and giving them a chance to score. It didn't seem so important for her to be the one to take all of the shots, make all of the plays. She's becoming quite a team leader.
After the second game the other team's coach came up to Peyton and said, "Thank you for not killing us with 20 goals." (Peyton had a few shots hit the pole or go slightly wide)This coach was her first coach in in-house two years ago. They only beat us 3-2...even though our team was dog-tired the whole game.
Peyton was pleased with her performance even though she scored no goals. And both Scott and I told her how proud we were of her for being a good teammate and a good friend.
So all in all...it wasn't a "total" loss this past weekend.
[P.S. She did admit to me later she missed the goal kicks on Carly because she didn't want to hurt her feelings...but in a club game, when there is a keeper she doesn' know, she's going to BURN THE KEEPER!!!!!]
Monday, September 3, 2007
Soccer Score
This Fall Peyton was able to compete in the inhouse league since her club team is not doing league play, is just doing tournaments. Her first game was Saturday.
The Aqua Sharks won 5-2. Peyton scored two of the goals while assisting on two others.
She was playing keeper on the other one scored.
It was interesting to see the other team and the girls and their level of play compared to Peyton, who's somewhat advanced at her skill level since she plays club soccer. It was also nice to see her pass the ball to others and to help them set-up and score.
Funny observation. When the other team kicks it passed their own goalie out of bounds, the team who was trying to score (in this case Peyton's team) gets a corner kick. At 4th-5th grade level, they don't always do a corner kick, most times the refs just drop it and someone either kicks it or throws it in. Well, once the other team kicked it out, Peyton picked up the ball and ran to the corner. The ref with the whistle in his mouth just followed her over to the corner, she threw up her arm, he blew the whistle (while chuckling) and she kicked it and looped it around front of the goal. It landed right in the middle, right in front of one of her teammates, right where you want it to land. But it just dribbled on by because all the girls were looking at her with a "what did you do that for" look on their face.
One of the other refs approached the guy who did the corner kick and said, "they do corner kicks at this age range?" The ref replied, "Apparently!"
Peyton did it a second time, only this time she over shot to the other side of the goal because one of the fifth-graders on her team who knew what to do with it was standing there and she kicked it in to score the fifth point.
It was clear Peyton was playing at an advanced level and considering what we pay per year to be a part of Metro Select Soccer club, I think it was evident we are getting our monies worth with the level of play she demonstrated. Now we're just hoping she learns to take the leadership position and to help the other gilrs understand positioning and play set-up. They have a healthy respect for her.
One of the coaches from the other team is Peyton's crossing guard on her way to school...she told Peyton, "You're not supposed to mop us up like that!" Peyton laughed...Scott and I just smiled becasue we thought she took it easy on the other team. She could've easily done more but she was holding back...some of the girls on the other team were her classmates and she didn't want to be considered the "ball hog" running all the plays, not letting her teammates get a chance to score. She was a good leader and motivator for her team.
Next Saturday she plays two games. Two tougher teams, we'll see how the Aqua Sharks do!
The Aqua Sharks won 5-2. Peyton scored two of the goals while assisting on two others.
She was playing keeper on the other one scored.
It was interesting to see the other team and the girls and their level of play compared to Peyton, who's somewhat advanced at her skill level since she plays club soccer. It was also nice to see her pass the ball to others and to help them set-up and score.
Funny observation. When the other team kicks it passed their own goalie out of bounds, the team who was trying to score (in this case Peyton's team) gets a corner kick. At 4th-5th grade level, they don't always do a corner kick, most times the refs just drop it and someone either kicks it or throws it in. Well, once the other team kicked it out, Peyton picked up the ball and ran to the corner. The ref with the whistle in his mouth just followed her over to the corner, she threw up her arm, he blew the whistle (while chuckling) and she kicked it and looped it around front of the goal. It landed right in the middle, right in front of one of her teammates, right where you want it to land. But it just dribbled on by because all the girls were looking at her with a "what did you do that for" look on their face.
One of the other refs approached the guy who did the corner kick and said, "they do corner kicks at this age range?" The ref replied, "Apparently!"
Peyton did it a second time, only this time she over shot to the other side of the goal because one of the fifth-graders on her team who knew what to do with it was standing there and she kicked it in to score the fifth point.
It was clear Peyton was playing at an advanced level and considering what we pay per year to be a part of Metro Select Soccer club, I think it was evident we are getting our monies worth with the level of play she demonstrated. Now we're just hoping she learns to take the leadership position and to help the other gilrs understand positioning and play set-up. They have a healthy respect for her.
One of the coaches from the other team is Peyton's crossing guard on her way to school...she told Peyton, "You're not supposed to mop us up like that!" Peyton laughed...Scott and I just smiled becasue we thought she took it easy on the other team. She could've easily done more but she was holding back...some of the girls on the other team were her classmates and she didn't want to be considered the "ball hog" running all the plays, not letting her teammates get a chance to score. She was a good leader and motivator for her team.
Next Saturday she plays two games. Two tougher teams, we'll see how the Aqua Sharks do!
Ronan
Baby Ronan weighed in at 8 lbs 6 oz.
Luvvvv the name. Can't wait to hold him at Christmas.
Congratulations to Ryan and Christine.
Luvvvv the name. Can't wait to hold him at Christmas.
Congratulations to Ryan and Christine.
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