NO SCHOOL TODAY!
Last night we had an ice storm! We could hear the ice pellets hit the windows.
It was the best sound ever!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Nick Does It Again
Nick met-up with some stiff competition this week at the Empire Gymnastics Invitational.
This time, he and Glenn went down to Euless TX. Zach went along too; it's only about a 40 minute drive. With Ben just getting his appendix out earlier this week, we felt it best that Mom stays home. (I was up at 5 to run a 20-miler with Debbie and I'm happy to say we did GREAT! It may have been challenging to get up and down the bleachers at the invitational anyway!)
This time, he and Glenn went down to Euless TX. Zach went along too; it's only about a 40 minute drive. With Ben just getting his appendix out earlier this week, we felt it best that Mom stays home. (I was up at 5 to run a 20-miler with Debbie and I'm happy to say we did GREAT! It may have been challenging to get up and down the bleachers at the invitational anyway!)
There were only 25 boys ages 6 to 7 in his age level. He received 2nd place in the All-Around (88.2). Nick received 3rd in the floor exercise (tie-14.6). Pommel horse 2nd (14.2). Rings 1st (15.4). Vault 1st (14.9). Parallel bars 2nd (14.7). High Bar 5th (14.4). Eagle Gymnastics brought home 2nd place in the Level 4 bracket.
He now has a one week break... back to practice, practice, practice... something that Nick really enjoys!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Happy B-Day To ME
Thursday early morning at 3am Ben came downstairs complaining that his lower abdomen really hurt. Now, for Ben to get out of a warm bed in the middle of the night is unheard of. I can not even tell you the last time I saw Ben out of bed in the middle of the night. I questioned him for about 10 minutes (what did you eat, when was the last time you went to the restroom, did someone hit you by accident, etc, etc). We could not come up with an answer.
I got Glenn up and he did some research on the internet about the appendix. Ben and I just laid in bed and he finally fell asleep. Glenn shared some interesting info about his findings, but I kinda' forgot about it all since Ben was asleep. Anyway, I was to be up at 5am to go run with Debbie so I just got dressed and left. Glenn went back to bed.
When I pulled into the driveway at 6:30am, nearly all the house lights were on. I thought to myself, "WOW! They remembered my birthday! They must be making me a birthday breakfast!" I got half-way up the driveway and Glenn came out of the house and shouted, just leave the truck right there. I thought he shouted, "Stay right there." Well sure, they weren't quite prepared inside, so I'll just wait outside for a bit. Little did I know that Ben awoke after I had left with more severe pains. Glenn was ready to take him to the ER and once again, I was dragging my feet. "Let's wait till the sun comes up and the Urgent Care Center opens. It's much closer." Glenn insisted and when I saw Ben all huntched over, I told them to go.
They went to one hospital and were told they would wait at least 5 hours. They went to another hospital and walked right in. They did some blood work and the white blood count was off. They then ran him through the CAT Scan and noticed an inflamed appendix (not ruptured).
By 2:30pm Ben was appendix-free and in his room. Amy came over to stay with the kids (and put them to bed) while I headed off to the hospital. Glenn is staying overnight and he should be discharged in the morning. All is well!
As for my birthday I really didn't make out THAT bad:
* Dinner with my husband in a quiet setting (dinner that I did not have to prepare)
* Children fed and put to bed by Amy (Thank You)
* Dinner brought in to the kids by Debbie (plus left-overs for tomorrow) THANK YOU
* Time to chat with my husband with no interruptions (Ben was sleeping)
* Unlimited popsicles with Ben after he awoke (a successful surgery too)
* Plus, so many more offers of assistance for tomorrow and the next few days!
I got Glenn up and he did some research on the internet about the appendix. Ben and I just laid in bed and he finally fell asleep. Glenn shared some interesting info about his findings, but I kinda' forgot about it all since Ben was asleep. Anyway, I was to be up at 5am to go run with Debbie so I just got dressed and left. Glenn went back to bed.
When I pulled into the driveway at 6:30am, nearly all the house lights were on. I thought to myself, "WOW! They remembered my birthday! They must be making me a birthday breakfast!" I got half-way up the driveway and Glenn came out of the house and shouted, just leave the truck right there. I thought he shouted, "Stay right there." Well sure, they weren't quite prepared inside, so I'll just wait outside for a bit. Little did I know that Ben awoke after I had left with more severe pains. Glenn was ready to take him to the ER and once again, I was dragging my feet. "Let's wait till the sun comes up and the Urgent Care Center opens. It's much closer." Glenn insisted and when I saw Ben all huntched over, I told them to go.
They went to one hospital and were told they would wait at least 5 hours. They went to another hospital and walked right in. They did some blood work and the white blood count was off. They then ran him through the CAT Scan and noticed an inflamed appendix (not ruptured).
By 2:30pm Ben was appendix-free and in his room. Amy came over to stay with the kids (and put them to bed) while I headed off to the hospital. Glenn is staying overnight and he should be discharged in the morning. All is well!
As for my birthday I really didn't make out THAT bad:
* Dinner with my husband in a quiet setting (dinner that I did not have to prepare)
* Children fed and put to bed by Amy (Thank You)
* Dinner brought in to the kids by Debbie (plus left-overs for tomorrow) THANK YOU
* Time to chat with my husband with no interruptions (Ben was sleeping)
* Unlimited popsicles with Ben after he awoke (a successful surgery too)
* Plus, so many more offers of assistance for tomorrow and the next few days!
Happy Birthday To Me!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Cool Picture
I just love this picture of Nicholas! One of the Mom's at last Saturday's meet snapped it and it came out perfect - pointed toes and all! Go Nick!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Here Comes Nick
We left Mesa AZ in November 07 - Nick's first year of competitive gymnastics. He was able to participate in one preliminary meet before we left. We told him that we would get him into a program as soon as we landed in Dallas. We landed and it took time to find and research our options. He was about a month behind his level here (Level 4) and the coaches decided that he would not compete during the '08 season. He needed to catch-up. He never a once complained. He just kept showing up for practice twice a week. (Each practice is 3 1/2 hours.)
Each time baseball, soccer or basketball sign-ups would come along, I'd ask him, "Hey, do you want to take a break from gymnastics and try something different?" His reply, "No Mom. I do that stuff at school and I'm pretty good at it, but I just want to keep doing gymnastics."
So he continued the year (2008) doing his gymnastics practice. Practice, practice, practice... and then there was the first meet of 2009 -the Liukin Invitational earlier this month. (Nastia's gym, owned by her Dad.) It fell on a Sunday and he, along with another Level 5 boy who is also a member of our church, did not compete. Once again, no complaining.
This morning was the Star Center Invitational held in Austin. Glenn and Nick traveled Friday night. Nick competed Saturday morning and they traveled home this evening. Glenn brought home one very very happy boy! Way to go Nick! Great Job!
He received 1st place in the All-Around. The All-Around is the Grand Tally of all six events. He brought home 4 gold (1st), 1 silver (2nd) and 1 bronze (6th). The numbers are based on a 16-point scale. His Vault was a 15.3 (1st). Rings was a 15.1 (1st-2 way tie). Parallel Bars was a 15.5 (1st). High Bar was a 15 (2nd). Floor Exercise was a 14.5 (6th) and Pommel Horse/Mushroom was a 13.8 (1st-3 way tie).
There were 62 boys ages 6 to 7 in his competitive league. I believe there were 12 teams and Eagle Gymnastics brought home 1st place in both Level 4, ages 6 to 7 and Level 4, ages 8 to 9. They headed for home before the Level 5 boys were complete. Way to go Eagle Gymnastics!
Each time baseball, soccer or basketball sign-ups would come along, I'd ask him, "Hey, do you want to take a break from gymnastics and try something different?" His reply, "No Mom. I do that stuff at school and I'm pretty good at it, but I just want to keep doing gymnastics."
So he continued the year (2008) doing his gymnastics practice. Practice, practice, practice... and then there was the first meet of 2009 -the Liukin Invitational earlier this month. (Nastia's gym, owned by her Dad.) It fell on a Sunday and he, along with another Level 5 boy who is also a member of our church, did not compete. Once again, no complaining.
This morning was the Star Center Invitational held in Austin. Glenn and Nick traveled Friday night. Nick competed Saturday morning and they traveled home this evening. Glenn brought home one very very happy boy! Way to go Nick! Great Job!
He received 1st place in the All-Around. The All-Around is the Grand Tally of all six events. He brought home 4 gold (1st), 1 silver (2nd) and 1 bronze (6th). The numbers are based on a 16-point scale. His Vault was a 15.3 (1st). Rings was a 15.1 (1st-2 way tie). Parallel Bars was a 15.5 (1st). High Bar was a 15 (2nd). Floor Exercise was a 14.5 (6th) and Pommel Horse/Mushroom was a 13.8 (1st-3 way tie).
There were 62 boys ages 6 to 7 in his competitive league. I believe there were 12 teams and Eagle Gymnastics brought home 1st place in both Level 4, ages 6 to 7 and Level 4, ages 8 to 9. They headed for home before the Level 5 boys were complete. Way to go Eagle Gymnastics!
Emma's 4th B-day
The Princess Cake made its second appearance... this time Emma decorated her cake all by herself! She did an excellent job! Last year we piped the frosting on, but this year we used marshmallows. (It was such a fun activity for her to do ALL BY HERSELF... because she's a BIG girl now that doesn't go to Nursery ANYMORE!)
Gott'a love these GREAT brothers that will play along!
We had a fun evening enjoying Emma's favorite dinner - spaghetti, or plain noodles as she calls it. I still made sauce (for the rest of us) because not everyone likes plain noodles! She opened lots of presents and cards and had a GREAT evening!
Gott'a love these GREAT brothers that will play along!
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Come Swing!
...or slide, or do monkey bars, or go down the fireman's pole, or do rings... or just swing!
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