It's all in the Family

It's fun to see what everyone in the family does and how similar we are. The younger kids are all playing soccer, while the older ones stick to football. We have a beer maker and beer drinkers. These people travel all over for October fest. My oldest in in LaCrosse enjoying his first October fest hopefully minus the alcohol. We have major baseball players and fans. We have those who like to cook and the rest of us like to eat. We may disagree at times but we all have common threads that tie us together. As the song says "We are family" Go hug one of yours.

Once Again

I get a call at work today from #1 (as Bill's dad likes to refer to him as) "Mom? I don't think I'm coming home this weekend. Rob's friends are coming to stay." Me: Lots of laughter. This kid has promised to come home for 3 weeks. It's always Wed. when he calls and tells us he's not coming home. I end up feeling bad because we aren't able to go get him and he sounds so sad on Sundays. HA! This kids living the dream. Oh to be young and have no responsibilities but to get up and go to class. I wish I could go back to those days.
Kyle is struggling right now. He's itching to play baseball and I think it's even harder for him because in football they are using him as a utility player and he's frustrated because all the coaches are yelling at him because he isn't doing what they want. I think we counted last night and we were up to something like 7 different positions not including his special team duties. He likes playing but he also wants to be perfect at it.
Clay is taking things out of his backpack once again so Dad and I don't see it. Guess I'll have to e-mail his teachers again. The sooner we get that stopped the better we will be.

Interesting

Well the last 24 hours has had some interesting things happen.
1- Kyle had a JV game (terrible) and one of the players on the opposite team bit a chunk out of his finger. OK where is this kids parents and I want a health record! Really these are 15-17 year old kids.
2- Cole is ENJOYING his classes. He really likes them and of all things loves his English prof. Where is my kid and what did the aliens do with him. He also informed me he took a chunk off his finger by placing it in a fan because it was stuck (OK this sounds like my kid now)
3- I went to traffic court today. Bill took 1/2 day of vacation because he thought this would be interesting. I pleaded not guilty, because I was. Had to meet with the sheriff (not the one who issued me the ticket) and explain my side (with pictures of said intersection). I got the fine and points dropped. Bill told me if my mouth runneth off just claim Mad Cow like Denny Crane. That's my husband always supportive.
Now I'm off to the County Executive Board meeting (I'm finding politics interesting) to support Amy's mom who may loose her county job for contract.

Fun Weekend

He thinks he looks just like Cole in this picture. This is the Varsity game against Manawa

Another nice kick!

It's been a fun and restful weekend. Kyle played in Shiocton on Friday night. He got a lot of playing time in on the defense. He did a great job and even got at least 3 tackles. It's fun to watch him come around and put the pressure on the QB. He got a little bruised up but he's not complaining. He kicked well too. He has to play the JV from Shiocton on Monday.

Clay played soccer. He was asked to play with the other team to make the numbers even. His original team won so he was happy. He played well. It's hard for me to watch because I don't understand everything about the game. He loves it. He's on me now for swimming. I'll see about signing him up for private lessons after soccer.





Cole has been busy. He really hasn't had a whole lot of things to tell us and he would rather text than talk. Sounds like he likes his classes and Platteville. He had a group of guys he hangs with. I just wish I could put a face to a name. I can't picture these kids. I'm glad he was playing with his computer last night and posted a picture of Rob.





Bill Sr. is leaving Wed for Texas to go back to work. I think he'll be happy to get back.


Bill Jr. is working on several different cars this weekend including mine. Hopefully it will be put back together so I can go get Kyle from umping baseball this afternoon.

Wow it's been busy

We had Panacea weekend this weekend. Bill was cooking up a storm for the pancake breakfast. I was selling tickets for the mini raffle, Kyle was busy being naughty (2 am free large slide rides) and Clay was busy spending our money.

Friday night we had the football game and won. Kyle had a rough start to kicking but I think he was just nervous at the thought of playing defense. He did very well at both. Clay was the tee boy and was running out to get the tee after Kyle kicked. Bill thought it was great.

Cole didn't make it home. I think he likes the thought of coming home but doesn't want to miss what's happening there. He's liking school and loves his criminal justice class. He thinks his other profs are pretty cool as well.

Clay had his first soccer game this past Sat. (I wish he'd play football but what ya gonna do). He did well and loves to run. I think he'll make a good cross country runner someday.

Half way through the week and I'm exhausted. Maybe it's because I never got caught up from the weekend.

Busy 24 hours

Cole called last night to discuss dropping his art class. He'll still have 14 credits and feels alittle overwhelmed. This happened at 10:45 last night. Then he couldn't sleep and texted me a couple of things at 1:30 am. Oh who needs sleep. He's hoping to hitch a ride home this weekend. It will be nice to see him. Yeah right I won't see much of him.

Kyle had a game tonight and won against Amherst. 21-18. He had a ton of tackles and did very well kicking with the wind we were getting..

Clay is enjoying school. He went with his friend Nick to pick out his new electric guitar. He's excited that the two may be able to play together. Let's hope they don't discuss a rock band.

Not much on the agenda until Friday night when our school fair starts. Both Bill and I will be busy working it. Football game on Saturday night. Should be a good one. Have a fantastic week.

Laborless Weekend

AHHH! A four day weekend with no plans! Bill and Kyle had the game Friday night in LaCrosse. Thank goodness the stands were blocking the wind for the spectators. I think the players got a little chilly. This game against Aquanis always seems like it will set the tone for the rest of the season. It was a tight game but we won by one. Kyle had to come out to kick the extra point to tie the game. I was feeling rather ill at this point. Thank goodness they did a fake and did it perfectly to score the 2 to win.

Cole is awfully quiet. Haven't heard a whole lot from him. No news is good news. I know he liked the classes he got to this week. It was only 2 days but able to give him a sense of what it's about. I have a feeling he won't have 8 am classes next semester. I can't believe he's been gone almost a month already.

Clay is just waiting for his soccer to start this upcoming Sat. We need to go get him spikes. I hope he can find his shin guards.

Kyle asked a girl out to homecoming. It's not until middle of Oct. so who knows what will happen between now and then.

Hope everyone enjoys this wonderful weather. Have safe and happy Labor day.