The NEW cottage on Crooked Lake!!

I probably made the quickest trip to and from the cottage of my entire life. My mom and dad asked me to meet them at the cottage on Saturday afternoon for a tour. The new cottage is INCREDIBLE!! It is HUGE and takes up quite a bit of the lake lot. I love the floor plan and look forward to moving them in this spring(or before). I think the family will definitely enjoy going to the cottage to kick back on the large front deck. I know I can picture myself sitting in the lounge chair with a frozen drink in my hand (Weight Watchers, of course!) The view is AWESOME!! Congrats on the great looking house.

Just the boys!

Kirk2 and Kirk3 just happened to dress alike Saturday morning. I thought it was kind of funny. They thought I was just wierd. What's new right. K3 had a scrimmage in coldwater for most of the day. I stayed home and cleaned, did laundry, and grocery shopped. I also made a Thanksgiving dinner. Yummy!!

Lordy, Lordy Look who's 40!!

Ok, so that really doesn't mean much coming from someone who is almost 41! It still seemed like an appropriate title. Per Kirk's request, there was no big surprise party, just a dinner with the English's at Saucy Dog on Wednesday night. We spent Thanksgiving with his family so that was the biggest the birthday party got. Unfortunately the only good picture I got has Steven giving him moose ears. How nice?!

Football Banquet 2007

For the sake of nothing really earth shattering to report....i thought I would post the weekend wrap-up.

*K2 took Thursday and Friday off to hunt. Only saw 3 deer total and obviously none were freezer worthy so he was kind of bummed.

*He also spent Saturday morning in the Dentist with an infection in his jaw above his root canal/crown. Extremely painful....he spent the rest of the weekend on the couch hopped up on Tylenol 3 with Codiene.

*Saturday I cleaned (really, really cleaned) and did laundry. Seemed like I was more busy than that but I can't think of anything right now.

*Sunday I did the grocery shopping....went to Bunco at Misty's in Jackson (her last Bunco with the group...makes me very sad :(

*Sunday night was spent at the Football Banquet. It was kind of a bummer ending to our season so things weren't all that cheery. Hooey was there which was nice to see him back on his feet (or foot and crutches) again.

I think that I was a bear (hibernation) in my former life because I sure haven't felt like being very productive. Probably doesn't help that the back is still a little sore and seems to ache after doing too much activity. I hope that goes away soon. This week is short but busy. Kraig has a home game tonight, an away game tomorrow night, and K2 turns 40 on Thursday so we are going out to dinner on Wednesday. Good thing that Thanksgiving dinner is at Mrs. Putnam's so I don't really have to worry about getting anything else done. Hope everyone has a great relaxing holiday.

Friday night date!

Kayla was home this last weekend and she took konnor to the meet and greet the Hillsdale Chargers basketball team. Konnor thought that was really cool.....got a free t-shirt to boot. I will have to admit it was nice to have a little break from the boy too. His non-stop energy level can be draining! Thanks for giving me a break.

I've been a blogger pooper!

HOW EXCITING!!! Girls look at this new scrapbooking resort we have now!



So I haven't posted for over a week now and I need to get back on track. During K3' s and Kevin's b-day party last Sunday, I put my back out. I'm not talking about ouch....I got a booboo. But OMG it HURTS!! Can't stand up straight....can't sit on both cheeks....can't stand for more than 2 minutes....OUCH! I spent Monday on the couch with ice in my pants (yeah, Konnor decided to pick that day to stay home from school with a fever, sore throat, etc) and 2 trips to the chiropractor. Tuesday I had a sub, gave up my sub to a class that didn't have a sub, and then spent the rest of the day in sooo much pain I hated myself for giving the sub up. Tuesday after work, I had a short massage....couldn't stand to be in the lay down position too long and by Wednesday I could get almost straight. I wore my back brace and ice pack all week to work. I am still sore....but not even close to the amount of pain I was in. I did too much today and am paying now, but oh well, tomorrow is a new week.

SURPRISE!!

We had the best Surprise 16th birthday party for Kirk Friday night. He was truly surprised! I can't believe that all of those teenagers could keep a secret that well. Grandma Linda made a yummy chocolate cake and a cool banner. The kids hung out for a while....tried to stay warm around the bonfire....at watched Channel 19 (local station that replays the varsity football games). I think that a fun time was had by all. Happy 16th (November 5th)

Trick or Treat?

TRICK

TREAT

Well, I would say Konnor did most of the tricking and Kraig did most of the treat. Konnor and Drew decided to scare people and not trick or treat this year. Here is Konnor in the coffin getting ready to jump out at his next victim (he made 2 girls run and cry.....felt a little bad about that) and Drew acting like a deranged monster animal in the pen. Kraig and a group of his friends dressed up as the Austin Power movie theme. I will have to say Kraig definitely looked great. Grandma did a great job on the matching pants.

Halloween Fun

Konnor and I carved his pumpkin before he went to his Halloween party on Saturday night. We couldn't find the cool carving kit....so we decided to cut free hand....NOT a good idea! Quick picture of me after the Hornet Halloween walk through. I had to take the picture of me in Kayla's club soccer uniform. Not too shabby for 40?! Ahhhh....to be 19 again:)

1st round of playoffs.....WIN!

Getting ready for the BIG game! Equipped with his defensive player of the week wrist band :)

The Hornets looked great last night as they defeated Dundee 38-14. We travel to Onsted on Saturday night at 7 pm in the second round of playoffs. It is an exciting and very tense time around our house.

In other news....Konnor's team won 10-0 this morning in a very wet and cold season finale. Konnor didn't have any goals but had some great assists. We will now have a break from soccer until Spring.

Kraig made State Honors choir and will now begin traveling around the state of Michigan for rehearsals. He starts his trek next weekend in Midland and then Holland two weeks after that. The final concert is sometime in January at the DeVos Center. Pretty exciting adventure.

Isn't he adorable?!

Looking pretty comfy there Mr. Putnam! Kirk and his friend Sarah at a bom-fire.

8th grade Foodball Season Finale

The 8th grade Hornet team was able to win the last 3 games of the season, giving them a 3-3 record. Kraig had a great game on Wednesday night. He was definitely pumped up for that one. Tonight the Varsity Hornets take on Dundee at Home for the first round of the Division 5 playoffs. Hopefully the rain will hold out long enough for game. Good Luck Hornets!!

Technology....isn't it grand!

So I was creeping around on some of Kirk's friends facebook sites last night and ran across this cute picture. The HS had a dress up Halloween dance on Saturday night. K3 and a couple of his buddies.

Weekend Blur...

I don't think that too many people can appreciate how incredibly busy our lives are. I even have a hard time grasping it sometimes. This weekend was no exception....Friday night the Hornets lost a very disappointing game 26-21. We really only needed 1 more offensive play and I think we could have come out on top. K3 injured his neck on the one defensive play he went in for. Good news....he got the tackle...bad news ...he is still hurting today. I was most worried about him being able to turn his neck for his driving test on Saturday morning. Good news....he passed his driving test and he can go get his liscense in two weeks. K2 took Konnor to his soccer game because I was riding around in the back of K3's car trying not to talk....not an easy task for me. I had to sit on my hands and press my lips together. Konnor's team tied....he scored the last goal of the game. Yeah!! Then I got to spend a delightful day with Kay:) She had 2 soccer games at MSU so I went up to hang around with her for the day. She played great....however, MSU won the game. I was able to get a lot of great pics for her though. Today....well, today is another one of those catch up on everything that needs done before the week starts. The sun is shining and I am loving the wonderful breeze. This week is another crazy one. I will keep you posted. K:)

How low?

SOLO....yep, Kraig Putnam aka solo man....sang a solo at the concert on Tuesday night. Of course, Kirk and I were kept in the dark about this and didn't take a camera. We are anxiously waiting for Gwen to send us a picture.....she had her camera. He thought it would be a great surprise....well, surprise....no camera! This Saturday he is trying out for the State Honor's Choir. Good luck solo man!

Hornets defeat Fremont

#78.....as in Fremont Indiana....I know why would we even have a game in Indiana? Turned out to be a beautiful night to watch football though. The little black bugs caused a little bit of an issue but this nuisance was overcome by zipping my jacket up to my chin and covering up with a blanket. Yes, it was 71 degrees, but the bugs were horrible. I'm still itchy this morning. Kraig had a great game with many solo tackles. Sorry didn't get pictures of those. I am hoping my girlfriend did though. The Hornets were able to pull off a 34-6 win. Kraig announced on the way home "they are undefeated outside the state of Michigan!" Good way to look at it I guess. His last game is Wednesday at Home.

Soccer and Pumpkin Party

Saturday we were off and running like always. Konnor and I had a soccer game in the morning. He was able to score twice with both sets of grandparents looking on. Then we had the pumpkin party at 4. Lots of fun was had by all. It really didn't feel right without my Madi and Kaila this year. Konnor is off and running from the minute we get there until we leave. No one to hand out with....like last year. He even upped the anty this year and was on the spooky trail equiped with a mask and silly string. Needless to say he had a blast.

This week at a glance....Monday Kraig has a game in Fremont Indiana....no idea why?! Tuesday is football practice for both, weight watchers for me, and a choir concert at 7:30. Wednesday is football game at home for Kraig......Thursday soccer for Konnor and I, JV football game for everyone else, and Friday we travel to Montrose for the last regular season Varsity game. Saturday soccer at 9 am for Konnor, up to MSU for Kayla's game, and Kirk3 takes his driver's training road test. YIKES!! So needless to say probably won't get a lot of other things done besides life this week.

Proud to be a Parent!

when did I get sooo short?



Tonight was parent's night at HHS. Before the game we all gathered on the track and were introduced with our sons. It was really great to see all of the families that support their boys. We were in order by number and had to keep shifting down the track their were so many people. At one point we thought we were going to be around the curve. LOL Donna (THANKS!!) read my mind and came down to snap a few pictures.....I hadn't even thought ahead to ask her....my photography skills stink this year. The Hornets had another 41-0 shut out.

A lot can happen in 22 years!

Sometimes it amazes me when I stop to think of all the things that have happened in the last 20 or so years. I know when you reach the top of the hill everything starts a rapid decent. I had Mrs. Putnam find me this picture of K2 and myself during our senior year. I think it is kind of cool that they have the same number.... only 22 years apart. OK, so I'm a little bit sentimental about that number.....those were the days!

SMAA Title clinched!

Friday night's 44-0 win against Stockbridge clinched the league title for the Hornets. We had a running clock the entire 2nd half. Always a nice plus when the games go so fast.

This was a great picture of the Kirks before the game. So much fun to see K3 turning into a good Varsity football player. Did I mention that K3 has K2's number from H.S.? I will have to see if I can dig up a picture to post.