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STRIKE A POSE!! WHAT A NUT?!

This week has started off rather slowly, but I know that the momentum is quickly picking up. Monday I taught in the morning and then went to a great conference called Fit, Healthy, and Ready to Learn. It made complete sense to me because we expect so much out of our students and some of them are just trying to "survive life". Kind of sad to think about all these kids have to deal with. I figured out that I got my degree in Health Ed. 15 years too soon. The 2007 Wellness Initiative would have been exactly what I wanted to be teaching and doing. Oh, well, I also dreamed of working for the CDC when I was growing up. It is kind of ironic that such a big germaphobe would want to work there. Tuesday...K3 had a game that they won. It was another fight to the biter end kind of game. Kirk wasn't really thrilled with his play but I thought he looked good. Wednesday...laundry and homework. Thursday...basketball practice and homework. Friday...K3 has a game at Western and Kraig has a tourny game in Hillsdale at 8 PM.

Saturday...Kraig game 7 AM...Kirk3 doing some refing (sp) at 8AM for Rec. Basketball...Kristin has scrapping at 9 AM with her buds in Jackson. Konnor is going to spend the night at Drew's and go to his wrestling meet on Sunday. Did I mention the momentum of the week was going to start picking up????

Homecoming 2007

After a nail biter of a JV game and a complete hammering by the Varsity, the homecoming festivies began. Kirk and Anna looked absolutely wonderful together. It was amazing

what putting that boy in a tuxedo did. He was a hoot!! You would have thought he was dubbed President for the day. He was so comical and whitty it was amazing! He had a great time at the dance and did a great job representing the Freshman Class. Way to go ANNA and KIRK3!!

Forget your AGE and LIVE your life!

One of the many little tikki huts on the beach infront of our condo.....oh, that was definitely the life.

It is amazing to me how you read things differently when they apply to you. Take this billboard add that was infront of the Eye Dr. office. Forget your AGE and LIVE your life! Ahhha....makes complete sense to me now. You really can't dwell on the years but work at the quality. I also was making some scrapbook pages for a friend who is trying to complete the book so she can take it up north to her father who is dying. A few of us fellow scrapbookers said we would be happy to do some of the pages to make it go faster. I came across this quote and had to call Beth (my scrapbooking mentor and friend) to see if it was appropriate for one of the family pages.... it said "the life given us by nature is short but the memory of a well-spent life is eternal" Cicero I think it says a lot. So to all my friends and family....let's try our best to enjoy the LIFE in our YEARS!!

Nanny 911 HELP ME PLEASE!!!!

I know that I shouldn't be posting such a blog, but Jill told me that I can say whatever is on my mind, whether it sounds whinny or not. So here it goes.....I think we need to call in that Kick Xss Nanny that takes over your house and completely overhauls your children and parenting skills. Kirk and I work our butts off to give these boys everything we "think" they will need to be successful adults. .....well, let me tell you....I don't think it is working. K3 proceeded to get a very bad grade on his Math final Thursday which dropped his math grade to a B. I can't tell you how much effort we put into making sure the homework is getting done and all the support is there to do well. He is just not putting enough time into his homework. He is a social butterfly and a sports nut, but how does he think he can get into college (scholarships?) with this wishy-washy attitude about studying. I guess we will have to take back some of the freedoms?! Kraig is Mr. Procrastinator with a capital P. He went to a birthday/slumber party last night and then decides to start working on two projects that are due this week tonight. YIKES!! I don't know if he thinks he works better under pressure or what?! Konnor.....need I say more....as much as I love him, I think Boarding School may be a very viable option. He is in perpetual motion and is never quite happy enough with whatever you try to do for him. Not a happy camper....which in turn makes for a very STRESSFUL LIFE!! I know that this is what we got ourselves into when we signed up for Parenting 101, but Holy Cow....this sure ain't easy!!!

PS I decided in my next life to come back a cat!

My very own ANSIL ADAMS

These are a few more pictures that Kirk took on our 2nd Ice Day. I think he has a knack for sunsets and icy shots.

In other Putnam news....Kraig's CAT Scan came back normal and he was cleared to play in his last game on Wednesday night against Hudson. The 7th graders won their final game of the season. Kraig starts a tournament team this morning at 11. He decided to play some more basketball instead of wrestling this year.

K3 played a tough game last night against Albion. I don't think he is too thrilled to be on JV this year. HE ends up sitting more than he would if he was on the Freshmen team. I guess it will work to his benefit in the long run, but it is hard to watch this year. Baseball batting practice has already begun for him too.

Konnor is still "hunting" with his buddyDrew. They have already been out hunting rabbits for two hours this morning and is going back out in a few. I wish that we could put him in wrestling club but there isn't enough "parent mobile" to go around with the other two going a mile a minute. I don't think he really cares as long as he gets to play with his friends.

Brrrr....who turned down the HEAT?!

Just a few icy pictures that Kirk and Konnor took this morning on their walk. It is pretty as long as the electricity stays on. Luckily for us, it was only out about 10 minutes.

PS I opened my Birthday card from Kirk this morning....guess who's going to see John Mayer?!!! YEP, you guessed it! Yahoooo!!

There is only 1 place I'd rather be.....

than home on an ice day.....sitting on this rock in Cancun. This was just one of the great weather days we had on our trip. I decided after seeing Jen's pictures last night that I am definitely a canidate for LA Weightloss. Unfortunately, I like food too much! I just don't understand how I can carry extra weight with my job? It must be one of the wonderful benefits of the over 40 club?!

Hope that you too are reaping the benefits of this winter storm!!

Homecoming Court 2007

Kirk3 found out that he is on the Homecoming Court for Winter 2007. Pretty excited momma, I have to admit!! No fufu dresses, but shopping for a tux will be fun though. I'm hoping that I can post his shinner from last night's game. He got hit with another players head just underneath his right eye. This morning he has a maroon eye....not really pretty. Hopefully it will disappear before January 26th (homecoming).

PS he was not a happy camper about me taking this picture:(

40 and doin' FINE!!

......actually, a little tired(didn't get home until 3:30 AM), but still doing fine! I never would have imagined how easy it was to turn 40. Probably made the situation much easier to swallow since I got to spend it in CANCUN.

How many people can say that?! We had a fabulous time....weather was great, except for Tuesday, food was good, laughing was awesome, and Happy Hour by the pool was truly HAPPY!!

I had always wanted to travel somewhere that had white sand and blue water. I definitely got that wish. Cancun is gorgeous this time of year. We were able to be at the Beach or pool by 8 AM. The afternoons were actually a little too hot to lay in the sun, but we didn't have a problem lounging by the pool with a Tropical Punch in our hands.

The worst part (I guess if there was one....) was being cut off from friends and family. My cell didn't work and emailing was out of the question. So when I finally did get through these were a few of the things I found out....Monday Chance had surgery on his ears for hemorraging blood vessels.... Wednesday Kraig was in the ER for abdominal pain and now is done for the rest of basketball season and has a contrast CAT scan next Wednesday....and my parents aren't leaving for Florida because of a "small hiccup" in plans???? They found two growths on my dad's thyroid during a chest xray for something else. WOW!! I don't think I will leave home again. Kirk did an awesome job with keeping the household moving. He had so many "drama" issues to deal with too. I am very happy to be back home and sleeping in my OWN bed! I think I will head there now.

Oh my GOODNESS!!

I can't hardly believe that the trip to Cancun is only 3 days away!!!! You would think that I would be super happy and ready to leave, but I am a wreck. There are so many things I want to have done before I go to help Kirk and the boys out next week. I have tried to pack for the last couple of days and all that is actually in the suitcase is a beach towel and 2 bathing suits. What more could I possibly need?! I am looking forward to finding the "Florida Kristin" that my friends tease me about. I guess I have a total personality transformation on these trips....completely layed back, suprising I know.

K3 has a game tonight at home and then I will get that packing done. We leave around 4:30 on Friday for Cleveland and then 7 AM Saturday for Cancun. I can't wait!!

5 Days until CANCUN!!

These are the bewildered faces of the girls on a hectic trip. Hopefully this year will go more smoothly. We have been anxiously counting down the days until we (the coaches wives) leave for Cancun. Due to the unexpected flight problems last year, we were given free airfare for this years trip. When Gloria stumbled upon a timeshare in Cancun....we said, "why not!" We leave Friday after work and will be going to a hotel near the Cleveland Airport (3 hours away)- don't ask! Saturday morning we will be taking off at 7 AM arriving in Cancun by 9:40. Yahhhoooo!!!! We will be returning on Wednesday 10PM in Chicago (again, don't ask!). I hope that we will have a wonderful time. I am very much looking forward to sunning myself on the warm beaches. Where could I have found a better place to spend my 40th birthday?! Yes, that is the downside to this little countdown....it also means 5 days until I reach the top of the hill. I figure it will be all downhill from here, so I might as make it a special one.