A Bittersweet Ending

Being a Senior, this was Megan's last year to play high school basketball.

I can't believe I've been watching her play since she was in the seventh grade.

 That's my girl!

So when her team made it to the state play-offs this year, Scott and I packed up and traveled across the state to cheer her and her teammates on.

 After an exciting first game win, the girls faced a very difficult game the next day.

 Unfortunately, the girls were defeated in their next game which moved them to the 3rd/5th place game.

Megan's team got the win! 3rd place in the state!

The Seniors came forward to accept their team's trophy. What an emotional time! The girls had a great season and I'm so proud of my Meg. I'm so thankful that her ending year was a winning one, but I'm going to miss watching her play!

Meggy-Doodle

The whole world is before you, my Meg.

You are amazing and I am so thankful for you. I hope all your dreams come true!

Happy 17th Birthday!

First Day Of School

Today is Sarah's first day of school. Ever! Her home schooling days are at an end as she starts the 6th grade. I'm so excited (and nervous) for her! I'm hoping she finds some sweet girls to be friends with. *sniff*

 Thankfully, though, she's not heading off to school alone.

 And who wouldn't want to hang with this group?

Silly kids!

I love them...

 So with Megan behind the wheel of the car she bought this summer, they headed off! I hope and pray that they have a great year!

Road Trip

Early Wednesday morning we took off on our road trip.

Our first stop was Safeco Field, where we could watch our beloved Yankees play.

 We showed up extra early to try to get some autographs.

No luck there, but we had amazing seats over the Yankees dugout. This was Megan and Seth's first major league game ever!

And the Yankees didn't disappoint! Jeter's first at bat resulted in a home run! They won 5-2 in a very exciting game.

After the game, we decided to try the Crab Pot for dinner,

where they suit you for your meal.

They brought us two steaming bowls of seafood, sausage, potatoes and corn that they dumped on our table.

Then you dig right in! heh heh....

It was a super fun trip for the 5 of us!

 

Fair Results

Last Friday started off bright and early with poultry showmanship.

 Sarah proudly (and nervously) showed her poultry skills and knowledge to the judge. She did great!

 And happily walked away with Champion of first year Juniors.

 Next it was Megan and Seth's turns to compete.

 They had to do things like show how to properly place and remove a chicken from a cage, and answer some very difficult questions.

 Seth won Reserve Champion for the Intermediates,

and Meg won Champion for the Seniors.

 After that, Meg won Grand Champion Showman for all Poultry!

 Then it was time for Rabbit Showmanship. Seth got Sweetpea out and placed her on the table.

 And despite some fierce competition and a tough judge, he won Reserve Champion at the Intermediate level.

There were other fun events at the fair too:

 Hershey was transformed into a cowgirl for the Poultry Costume Contest.

 And Megan won $20 by marketing her chicken in a mock sale.

The kids also won a bunch of other blue ribbons for their animals, Megan won a bunch of awards for her writing and also Reserve Champion for the eggs she entered. Overall, the fair was a wonderful experience. There were rides, fair food, hanging out with friends, sharing their animals, and rewards for their hard work. Who could ask for more?

Off To Fair

Last night we packed up the animals and headed off to the County Fair.

 Megan got her ducks, Dolly, Spryte, and Hershey, all settled in a large cage on the floor. 

 Megan will also be showing her chicken, a Blue Orpington.

 Sarah helped get the chickens put in their cage.

 Seth got his bunny's cage all set-up.

 It was pretty hot last night, but she settled right in.

 Miss Blue even brought her babies! 

The kids will be doing most of their competitive showing on Friday. I can't wait to see how well they do!

Guys and Dolls

My kids are so talented! Their school's spring musical was Guys and Dolls this year.

 Emily was the tour guide in the opening scene.

 Seth was Benny Southstreet.

 As a seventh grader, he has never sung a solo before (in public, that is! At home he's been singing since he was born!)

He was incredible! A total natural!

 Megan was cast as Miss Adelaide.

 Everyone who doesn't know her wanted to know if she really has a New York accent. Nope! She's just that good!

 She was

AH-MAZ-ING!!

 Emily also got to be an audience member, and later, a Havana dancer. That girl can move! :)

 Seth singing another solo! Wow!

 Megan getting ready to smack him with the newspaper.

Emily's main role: General Cartwright. She was great!

 The show was a complete success! My kids are all totally blessed to feel comfortable onstage and are amazing actors. They LOVE doing this and I LOVE watching them!!