Holiday Hangover!

An intense game of football!

Here Fishey fishey!

I don't mean the alcohol type. Food overload yes. We went up to my mom's for Thanksgiving. The weather was wonderful. My sister and her family were there also. We had fun watching the kids walk on stilts. I think all but one got it. I was surprised I was still able to walk on them. The boys decided going down the big hill on scooters and skateboards would be a good idea. I'm glad my youngest nephew wasn't there because I don't think we would have been able to persuade him this was not a good idea. We went to the craft show at the high school and everyone found something cute. Mexican Train Dominoes was a big hit. I found out that Cole doesn't like things out of order. Bill and Kyle thought they got left in Hayward which was pretty funny (Deb took Mom to get her glasses) The big news of the weekend was Kyle's musky. Bill's a little jealous over this. It didn't take him long to catch it and it's bigger than the one Bill caught.

Now it's just time to relax and enjoy the rest of the afternoon before our busy schedule takes over tomorrow.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Have a safe drive to where ever you are going!

Hello Wednesday

I love Wednesdays! The bad part of the week is behind us and the good is just around the corner. Boys are busy. Cole is headed to the State Tournament game tomorrow. He's planning on sitting in the end zone. I had to give him the "good sportsmanship" speech before he left for his friends tonight. A lot of good it will do I'm sure.
I finally got around to making all those 6 month and yearly appointments now that things have slowed down.
Went shopping with Amy yesterday and had a good time. We each bought 1 thing. "Responsibility" was our theme. Especially with Christmas coming up. Time to do a little shopping this weekend. I love it!

Happy 11th Birthday Andrew Timothy!

Wow! How time flies when you're having fun. Have a fantastic day! Love You Lots!

TGIF!!!!

I'm so glad it's Friday and we really have nothing planned. First weekend where we have no football. It's wonderful! Cole got his letter and all conference award. Kyle didn't letter and is not upset because he didn't expect to. He's still up north hunting and having a great time. Both boys have a redneck dance at school tomorrow night so they should have fun. Cole is DJing the dance so that will be fun. Clay and I are going to see Scrooged in 3D this weekend. Have a safe and relaxing weekend.

Sports Awards

Tonight we are going to the football/fall sports award night. We get to find out if Kyle lettered or not. Bill doesn't think so. We'll see. Cole and the other seniors were out getting gifts for their coaches. Usually it's something funny. He went shopping in Wausau last night. I gave him a limit on how much he could spend on a new pair of tennis shoes. He bought 2 for that price. In the realm of loving shoes he is his mothers son.
Kyle is up north bow hunting and small game hunting. I let him miss the 1/2 day of school they had. He was pretty excited.
Clay is at guitar lessons with Bill. He's doing well from what we can hear and what his teacher says.
We had teacher conferences. Basically Cole and Clays teachers love them and could just squeeze them. Kyle's teachers think he's a wonderful young man who works very hard. One teacher said she's going to cry at graduation because she'll miss Cole. I asked her if it was more like the scene in Problem Child where everyone cheers because he's finally gone. She said no and then another teacher walked in and said it was more like Tommy Boy when he graduated from Marquette. But then laughed and said he was coming in to tell me what a great help he has been with the play and how much he enjoys Cole's sense of humor. All three boys had a good report card and I'm so thrilled that no-one gave me any complaints.

Thanks For the Memories Cole!

Sad Best buds.

Dad and son after a fantastic 4 years

Not the way to end a season.

Girls showing their support for the seniors.

Blury but an amazing QB sack! Sent him back at least 5 or more extra yards. Cole's goal before the game was to get the QB.

It was a tough night on so many levels. First it was a tough game. Edgar was a good team but not as good as the score showed. I have very little voice left after the game. Watching Kyle yell for his brother and team. He showed so much support and tears afterwards also. Kyle enjoyed playing with Cole and knew that time was over. He kept saying "The coaches don't know what they are going to miss not having Cole next year." He wasn't even talking about the playing but the emotional charge and support he gave the team. He is so very proud of Cole.Cole got hurt the beginning of the second half and couldn't play. His knee is better but it was horrible to see him sob on the sidelines because he couldn't be out there and he knew this was the end. Because we lost, it was Cole's last game as a Cardinal. The tears were flowing from the kids and it took forever to get them off the field. I did alright until I saw Cole hug Bill and Bill not wanting to let go. Bill's having a really tough time even today with the thought it was his last game. I don't know how he'll be when he graduates. By the way I'm really sad knowing that I won't see him in #79 red and white either. I just remind myself he's on to bigger and better things. His knee is sore but I don't think he ripped or tore anything. As Bill said "Thanks for a great 4 years!" His record was for the 4 years was 43-6. Congratulations!

Pump Up the Noise

Give me a P, Give me an A, Give me a C, Give me an E, Give me an L, Give me another L, Now Give me an I. Go PACELLI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Boys are all pumped and I feel like I want to hurl. I think they can do it but they need to come out strong. Game's at 5 tonight and the day won't go by fast enough. They are all at practice now until 11 then they have a luncheon at 11. Suit up at 2 pre game around 3:30 get ready to head to the field. Unfortunately there is going to be parking problems due to hockey game at Willet and UWSP game right before ours. Not exactly great timing. The game should be on 1010AM or 99.7 FM. I believe they are also streaming it on line also. Wish us luck and hope we make through to the next level.

Welcome Home Mom and Dad!

Almost the weekend

I got my hair done last night. Shoulder length and the curl is back. I know those of you who have seen me lately are going "Thank God the girl did something" It's just the first night I had time. Boys were practicing and Clay went to play at a friends house. It was wonderful to be pampered. I now have a standing 6 week apt. I had to make it or I'd never go. Work is crazy in every aspect. Time to lay back and chill with the boys tonight. I have to get Cole to finish his essays so we can get them into the colleges. I can't believe this is where I am in my life. I'm not old enough to have a senior. Hope Mom and Dad have a safe trip back. I can't wait to hear about the wonderful time they had.

Football Football Football

Well just an FYI we play Edgar (undefeated) on Sat. Nov. 7th at 5 pm. Should be a good game. Boys really have their work cut out for them. They are practicing in the dark right now. I love day light savings time.

Pacelli vs. Wild Rose

It was a cold windy night but we got it done. I don't think we played our best game. It was a back and forth scoring all night. Wild Rose had a couple of good running backs and they contained our middle pretty well. Cole was double teamed most of the night but got in a couple of tackles. Kyle got in once for kick cover and did exactly what his coach (aka dad) told him to do. I don't think anyone is really celebrating the win right now. We now face Edgar thank goodness at home hopefully on Sat. Jen, Troy and Caleb came to watch the game and boys were pretty excited about that. Clay and Caleb ran around the 2nd half and neither wanted to go home at the end of the game. Clay crashed 10 min out of town. He chose not to go trick or treating yesterday. That's ok #1 his doesn't eat the candy and I really don't need it and #2 I had bought the boys a bunch so they wouldn't feel left out of trick or treating. Today we are all hanging low and quiet.