Game Day

Yesterday was a busy day, Eric had his first Cross Country Meet, Jakob had a football game and Jackson had his very first soccer game!!!

Eric's first meet didn't go to well for him, he cramped up and completed his two mile run at 16:40...his average is 14 minutes, so he really had a few problems!!!

The Steelers game started almost one hour later than scheduled due to no Referees...the finally showed and the Steelers beat Jacksonville 13-6!! Oma, Grandma and Traci were able to attend (see pic's)...

Jackson's ACES were more comic relief than anything to watch..it was like bees swarming the honey-comb. Jackson wasn't feeling well but when his coach called him in, he ran in with a vengenance!! He is quite aggressive when it comes to trying to get that ball, I look forward to seeing him play when he is 100%!! Grandma and Traci were able to attend that with us as well (more pictures below).

Eric has decided against joing the CHESS club...something about smelly nerds...however he has joined the Spanish Club!!

Sorry about the change of the BLOG address there were some security issues with the old one.

Ta Ta for now!!!

Which is better COKE or PEPSI??????

Just found these pictures-- I thought they were so cute I decided to add them to my blog!!

Both Eric and Jakob has started school. Jake started on Monday and Eric on Thursday.

Jakob is happy to be in the 5th grade, his classes are "upstairs" as well as his locker. He was happy to report he has memorized his locker combo!! He has a few pals from last year in his class this year!! SO far so good! The Steelers had another practice game against the Wildcats...they're looking pretty good! The first real game of the season is this Wednesday!!! GO STEELERS!!

Eric missed his bus on his first day--well that would be because he was at the wrong bus stop, so I ended up driving him. I had to pull over about a block away to "compose" myself. I can't believe he is a Freshman! He first two days seemed to go over without a hitch. He got his class schedule and as we expected he is in all honors classes with the exception of PE and Spanish. He seems to be happy with his classes and teachers so far!!

I had a good week of compliance training in Chicago, and I will be in Peoria for three days this upcoming week for some additional meetings....

Corey will be traveling to Chicago tomorrow, he is going to Solider Field for a high school football event for work. He is pretty excited about that. He will be spending Sunday night at my mom and Traci's house.

We all are going to St. Louis on Thursday for a Chiefs/Rams pre-season game, and are very much looking forward to that!!

The Steelers Practice Game 8/11/2007

Well the Steelers won their very first practice game against the Lincoln Railers! The team as a whole did a GREAT job, most of them have played before but not together. From a parents perspective I was most impressed at how organized and how well they paid attention to the coaches, especially on a day like today it was in the mid to high 90's and the game prior to ours ran almost 30 over. SO these kids were in full pads for over an hour before their game began. Most of the team went to the McDonald's after the game for lunch and additional team bonding! It was a great time!!

The final score was 12-8!! GO STEELERS!! For more pictures see below!!!

Eric gets a Haircut...

See Right...

Yes, Eric got a haircut. Some of you are scratching your head wondering why this is news, but if you knew Eric and how he felt about his hair you would understand. After several days of surfing the web for a hair "idea" we found one. We did make the mistake of going to the Max and Mia in our mall for the cut vs. his regular hairdresser, ( I need to seize the moment...) we gave her the picture and explained we wanted it yet a bit LONGER than the picture, well needless to say she must be hard of hearing because she went shorter. He was SOOO mad, he didn't even want to shop for school clothes after that. Once he got home he played around with it and the picture attached is what he decided he liked. I think it looks great, I love seeing his eyes!! I also think he looks more his age, even with his height he is often taken for younger than what he is!! He is quite handsome--I know I am very BIASED--plus he can't help it, he looks JUST like his mom!!! He is still anxious for it to grow atleast another inch and it hoping it will do so prior to the first day of school. He is taking his vitamins!!!! (heheh)

Sorry!!

Hi!! Needless to say I have been BUSY!! But busy is good right???

I spent a weekend in Joliet visiting with Amy and her family! I got to go with her to pick up a new little black and white Spaniel for Lilly. I think her name is "lilliana"--so cute. Lilly's face LIT UP when she saw the pup and learned it was for her--so that was fun! Amy's son Elliot is driving now and he drove us around a bit--he's very good!

I will be traveling to Chicago for a week of Compliance training (for work) August 12-17. That should be interesting.

Eric and Jakob are in Princeton, IL for the week visiting with their Aunt Teri and her family. They have reported and are having a blast! They went hiking yesterday and saw a waterfall!! Jakob seemed to think it was funny to call me and tell me that he got hurt!! I knew better...that phone call would have come from Teri, not Jakob if true!!! It's so great that they can spend some time with her, she is the only member of the "opposite side" that actively has anything to do with them, and they need that!!

We have school registration for both boys next week and Eric has Freshman Orientation!! How exciting for him, ahh to be that age again!! I can't believe how fast the Summer is flying by, it has been so much fun though. I feel like I haven't squeezed enough into the Summer though. Oh well!!

Sundays

Well, it's looking like Sunday will be the official update day. LOL
We had a great 4th, as I hope the rest of you did--happy and safe!! Mom and Traci were here and we all went to the house of a very good friend of the family. I have added pictures from the 4th!
Nothing much new to report. Mom bought the boys (another) motorized scooter--and they love it, of course! I will make a point to get some pictures of them on it and attach to my blog.

I can not believe the Summer is half over--neither can the boys! Eric has only a few more "working weeks" left, before he starts HIGH SCHOOL!! I don't know who is more nervous --me or him???

Thanks for all of the kind comments, keep them coming and I will keep posting!! (heheh)

Busier than ever

My mom has been in town these past few days (at Jaime's house), I have yet to visit with her but the boys have loved grandma being around they have had a few dinners with her as well as a big movie night!

Corey is just weeks away from his business picking up and long hours--FOOTBALL SEASON-- not to mention he starts practices at the end of July for Jakob's football team--THE STEELERS!

Eric's still working hard. HE's getting taller, he's now passed me WITH HEELS ON. He laughs at me in the morning's before I put my shoes on he walks up to me and looks down on mom! HE won't be gaining an ounce this Summer between riding his bike to work and running around like crazy at the restaurant. He has an entirely new appreciation for the Serving Staff at Sammy's!! He is SOOO overly kind now to servers when we dine out. I think this Summer job has really been an extremely positive experience for him.

Jakob's still trucking along in camp. He's not quite as exhausted these days, he must be getting used to it. With football starting just around the corner I am sure the additional conditioning will help!

Well I am going to enjoy the rest of my day off!!