Awesome Baseball Weather!

We had our 1st baseball tournament this last weekend in Medford. Was kinda concerned about it being too early (the team was only picked the Saturday before and they had one practice). It ended up being a really good weekend. The weather was just about perfect. I think on Saturday it was about 65-70 (see all the blue sky) and it felt sooo good to sit in the sun (would probably have gotten a tan on my face, but my back was to the sun). We won the 1st game (WOWSA!) by 1 run in an extra inning, good way to start. Lost the 2nd game Saturday, but that was ok. Won the 1st game Sunday and then lost the 2nd game, which was ok, because if we would have won, we would have played at 2:00 and then still had a 3 hour drive home Sunday afternoon. It was fine, we won 2 of 4 and that was better than we thought!!

Here is Drake getting the pre-season/pre-game pep talk from assistant coach dad :)......
He had some good plays. He has several throws to 2nd when a kid was stealing and came pretty darn close to getting them out. He did throw a kid out stealing 3rd base, that was sweet. He also tagged a kid out running home (he had another one that I swear the kid was out, but ump called him safe, where's the booth review when you need it.) He just looks soo small in his catchers gear/crouch...
He also "got" a home run. Notice I didn't say "hit" a home run. He hit a little blooper over the 1st baseman's head, it stayed fair, and he made it to first. We had a runner on 3rd, so the right fielder threw the ball to the catcher. The pitcher walks towards home plate to get the ball, next thing I know Drake is stealing 2nd. The catcher/pitcher (not sure which, happened so fast), threw the ball to 2nd to try to get Drake out. Then the runner on 3rd ran home. Not really sure what happened, but the infield was throwing the ball around and Drake ended up scoring. Kinda a funny way to get a home run, but hey a run is a run and it counted on the scoreboard, so that is all that matters! (We won that game!)
Overall a good baseball weekend. May we be so lucky to have them all be that nice!!Oh and the fields were AWESOME, Turf all the way!.......

Gunner has been practicing, don't have any pics yet, but I will trust me! He starts games on the 19th, can't wait to watch some high school baseball!

And last but not least, I really didn't post any pics from Drake's b-day. But a good time was had by all at the Globetrotters. Here's a pic of the motley crew outside the Rose Garden before the game started.........

~~Word of the Day~~

fo·cus (fks)
n. pl. fo·cus·es or fo·ci (-s, -k)

Definition as per Webster:
a. The distinctness or clarity of an image rendered by an optical system.
b. The state of maximum distinctness or clarity of such an image: in focus; out of focus.
c. An apparatus used to adjust the focal length of an optical system in order to make an image distinct or clear: a camera with automatic focus.

Definition as per told to me today:

"F**K OFF CAUSE UR STUPID"

You might not be laughing, but I was laughing my A** off when I heard it.

So that concludes our Word of the Day Lesson.....

My New Friend

How Sad, it's becoming my friend!!

Just did 30 minutes and I feel like I kicked it's butt instead of it kicking mine!!

Happy Birthday Drake!!!

You are officially a Tween today (Lord help me!).......... I know something to cry about!!!

I can't believe how grown up he is getting.....Today, for his birthday we are taking Gunner, Drake and 2 of Drake's buddies to Portland to the see the Globetrotters (That is what he wanted to do Kinda excited, Mark and I have both seen them when were younger (over at OSU). The boys have no idea what it is going to be like. I hope they put on a good show, but then how could they not. After we are going to dinner and then the boys are staying the night. Should be a little better than last year. Last year I had, I think, 8 boys (including cousin Tyler) that we took bowling and then stayed the night, WHAT WAS I THINKING!!.

Should be a good day! Will post pics after we get back (and of course I am passing up a quilting class to go to Portland, oh well, there will be others :D)

P.S. Look how sweet and innocent you were and look at those chubby little cheeks.......
(Drake on left, Gunner on Right)

Proud Momma Moment......

Honor Roll
Posted: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 7:20 am

Lebanon High School

The following are students who earned a 4.0 grade-point average at Lebanon High School for the first semester:

Seniors: Kristi Bunde, Amanda Burd, John Carlson, Brenna Champion, Elia Dejesus, Amber Fortson, Nicolina Gallardo, Jessica Goodwin, Jessica Griffith, Mariah Jones, Linzy McIntyre, Tasha Price, Jennifer Rush, Sheree Speaks, Tyler Weikel, Adam Wilhite and Emily Wright.

Juniors: Emma Alperin, Diana Alvarez, Mackenzie Antila, Hanna Bauer, Megan Benedict, Carrie Bess, Deanna Bushman, Sarah Dearborn, Alex Fenton, Sydney Hornby, Monica Huang, Corey Kutsch, Suzanne Maurer, Kelcie McCurdy, Ashley Murray, Jaquellynn Napper, Chelsea Ongers, Kelsie Shanks, Veronica Steward, Sierra Suing, Benjamin Tanner, Katherine Toomb and Bradley Weber.

Sophomores: Abigail Baughman, Mckenzi Benedict, Timothy Bronowski, Marli Corbett, Steven Evans, Alanna Jacobsen, Tanea Lawler, Kyler Murphy, Malinda O’Grady, Emily Peters, Morgan Peterson, McKenzy Seifert, Hannah Silverman, Garrett Urrutia and Benjamin Vorderstrasse.

Freshmen:Samuel Alperin, Dustin Blackwell, Devin Burroughs, Taylor Eilers, Victoria Ferguson, Mikenzee Frazier, Rogan Godin, Gunner Harrison, Matthew Huang, Chyenne Kempton, Jennifer Lima, Paige Maloney, Karlee Martin, Madisen Masog, Alyona O’Hara, Mabinty Olson, Mary Piper, Brittany Port, Andrew Robinson, Linda Rodriguez, Alexis San Nicolas, Jordan Savage, Alec Smallwood, Jessica Smith, Kyle Weber, Makenna Wimmer and Alexa Wirfs.

Baseball...

It's coming, to a field near you, sooonnnnn!!! ARE YOU READY????

(BTW, Drake doesn't normally pitch, he is usually on the other side of the plate catching, but this way you can see his bright happy face :D)

Had to Laugh.....

A WOMAN'S WEEK AT THE GYM
If you read this without laughing out loud, there is something wrong with you. This is dedicated to everyone who ever attempted to get into a regular workout routine.

Dear Diary,
For my birthday this year, my Husband (the dear) purchased a week of personal training at the local health club for me.

Although I am still in great shape since being a high school football cheerleader 43 years ago, I decided it would be a good idea to go ahead and give it a try.

I called the club and made my reservations with a personal trainer named Christo, who identified himself as a 26-year-old aerobics instructor and model for athletic clothing and swim wear.

My husband seemed pleased with my enthusiasm to get started. The club encouraged me to keep a diary to chart my progress.

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MONDAY:
Started my day at 6:00 a.m. Tough to get out of bed, but found it was well worth it when I arrived at the health club to find Christo waiting for me. He is something of a Greek god - with blond hair, dancing eyes and a dazzling white smile. Woo Hoo!!

Christo gave me a tour and showed me the machines. I enjoyed watching the skillful way in which he conducted his aerobics class after my workout today.


Very inspiring!

Christo was encouraging as I did my sit-ups, although my gut was already aching from holding it in the whole time he was around. This is going to be a FANTASTIC week !!


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TUESDAY:
I drank a whole pot of coffee, but I finally made it out the door. Christo made me lie on my back and push a heavy iron bar into the air then he put weights on it! My legs were a little wobbly on the treadmill, but I made the full mile. His rewarding smile made it all worthwhile. I feel GREAT !! It's a whole new life for me.


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WEDNESDAY:
The only way I can brush my teeth is by laying the toothbrush on the counter and moving my mouth back and forth over it. I believe I have a hernia in both pectorals. Driving was OK as long as I didn't try to steer or stop. I parked on top of a GEO in the club parking lot.

Christo was impatient with me, insisting that my screams bothered other club members. His voice is a little too perky for that early in the morning and when he scolds, he gets this nasally whine that is VERY annoying.

My chest hurt when I got on the treadmill, so Christo put me on the stair monster. Why the hell would anyone invent a machine to simulate an activity rendered obsolete by elevators?
Christo told me it would help me get in shape and enjoy life. He said some other shit too.


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THURSDAY:
Asshole was waiting for me with his vampire-like teeth exposed as his thin, cruel lips were pulled back in a full snarl. I couldn't help being a half an hour late - it took me that long to tie my shoes.

He took me to work out with dumbbells. When he was not looking, I ran and hid in the restroom. He sent some skinny little bitch to find me.

Then, as punishment, he put me on the rowing
machine -- which I sank.

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FRIDAY:
I hate that bastard Christo more than any human being has ever hated any other human being in the history of the world. Stupid, skinny, anemic, anorexic little aerobic instructor. If there was a part of my body I could move without unbearable pain, I would beat him with it.


Christo wanted me to work on my triceps. I don't
have any triceps! And if you don't want dents in the
floor, don't hand me the damn barbells or anything that weighs more than a sandwich.

The treadmill flung me off and I landed on a health and nutrition teacher. Why couldn't it have been someone softer, like the drama coach or the choir director?

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SATURDAY:
Satan left a message on my answering machine in his grating, shrilly voice wondering why I did not show up today. Just hearing his voice made me want to smash the machine with my planner; however, I lacked the strength to even use the TV remote and ended up
catching eleven straight hours of the Weather Channel.


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SUNDAY:
I'm having the Church van pick me up for services today so I can go and thank GOD that this week is over. I will also pray that next year my husband will choose a gift for me that is fun -- like a root canal or a hysterectomy. I still say if God had wanted me to bend over, he would have sprinkled the floor with diamonds!!