Christmas Photo Session at Home

After realizing that when we had out pictures taken professional I didn't order enough to send out with our Christmas letter I decided to take some of the kids on my own. Yesterday morning I bathed the kids and dressed them in their Christmas finest, threw my cream down comforter over a chair and moved the chair next to the Christmas tree, that just has lights on it & 2 ornaments.

Let the photo session begin...it started out that both were agreeable and cooperative, but soon I found myself bribing Sawyer with Smarties and Emerson with gum. We did make it through but not until Emerson almost fell into the tree and Sawyer was sobbing because he was finished with pictures. I did manage to get a couple good ones of the kids individually and together. Now I just have to decide which one(s) to send out. I included a sampling of the pictures.

Setting up the Tree

This post was supposed to be entered on Saturday/Sunday but for some reason got over looked.


We promised Emerson that when we got home from Indy we would put the Christmas tree up. As you can see from the pictures we had some really good helpers. Both of the kids thought that the tree stand was a bench to sit on and watch Jason and I put the tree up. Each of the kids got to put up the ornaments that their ggma and ggpa gave to them at Thanksgiving. We weren't able to put up the ornaments from Grandma and Grandpa because we didn't have our hooks down.






On Sunday we decided to light the tree and Emerson could hardly contain herself through dinner. She was in charge of making sure all the strands of lights worked & putting the star that she choose on the top of the tree, and Sawyer was in charge of tying hisself up in the lights. Both did a very good job helping out with their respective responsibilities.

I Didn't Even Sweat - No Shower for ME

Yes, this is what a couple of Jason's players were stating as he entered their locker room after a lose tonight. Needless, to say he didn't exit the locker room in any type of positive mind frame. When he came up to tell us good-bye and to drive safely home from Liberty, IN (Union Co) he was not speaking at all....of course, I had to make a comment and he then proceeded to tell me what he heard some of the girls saying. I hate to be them tomorrow at practice...I think they will be needing a shower after tomorrow afternoon's practice session.

Emerson handled the loss with class tonight. When told that Daddy's team had lost and it was time to put her pjs on she complied without any hesitation. Sawyer just breathed a sigh of relief that we were heading home soon.

You can't win them all, but it will be nice to be on the other side of a victory soon!

Bulldogs 44 Jac-Cen-Del 54

It seems as though the Lady Bulldogs are in a rut at the moment. They never seem to have recovered from all the turkey consumed on Thanksgiving and struggle to get up & down the court the day after. They are still at .500 but would love to only be claiming one loss at the most right at least there is always another game but every loss is hard.

Jason made a very good point in his radio interview that he would prefer to beat them in the county tourney instead of winning the regular season and them win the county game.

I think the losses are hardest on Emerson since when they lose she doesn't get to go to the locker to see the girls and be with her Daddy. This was the first game they lost that she wasn't a puddle in the stands. We love our little Bulldog cheerleaders in the stands!

O Christmas Tree

Our day after Thanksgiving tradition continues. This year it was a different tree farm but the same objective...to locate that perfect Christmas tree. The kids were bundled beyond belief to keep them warm from the frigid cold we had to endure. We actually woke-up to some snow around our house. Not enough to make anything out of but the kids thought that the snow was pretty cool.



Once we got to the tree farm we rode in a wagon out to the field and began the hunt. Emerson kept saying that she needed to find one for her room. We kept reminding her that we already had one for her room. As we continued the search Sawyer wanted to walk, Emerson wanted carried and I wanted the cut the tree down that I liked - Jason thought it was too tall. After looking up and down a valley for the perfect tree, I won out and we cut down the one of wanted. A few minutes of waiting on the wagon to pick us up and we were on our way to the car. Jason found a couple pieces of twine and we were in business to tie the tree to the top of the Expedition. A couple of knots later, we could be spotted headed home.



I love this tradition and it is excited to see my kids getting into the holiday spirit with Jason and me.

Our Thanksgiving Day

As I said in the earlier post we spent Thanksgiving in Lafayette. We had a great time just hanging out, I don't think we have ever went over there and just chilled. We chilled so much that one of Sawyer's new words is "chill". I felt so bad for Jason's parents because they told us that they would let us sleep in, and we sure got the better end of the deal. Emerson slept in their room and woke-up Grandma Pat at 4:20 (that is in the am). Jason and I were speechless when we were told that. Needless to say by 11 Emerson was back in bed and took an almost 3 hour nap. I can't remember the last time she napped that long.

We went to Jason's grandparents' home for Thanksgiving dinner and had a really nice time. The kids played with some of their older cousins. Sawyer had a really good time with Clinton, Jason's aunt and uncle's little boy.



While we were there we took a few pictures of Jason and the kids with relatives that we don't see too frequently. The lady sitting and the one in red are the kids' Great-great-great Aunts. Yes, that was three greats! They are the kids' Great-grandfather's aunts. I love having relatives in my children's lives that are older. I think it teaches them a respect that nothing else can.

Happy Turkey Day!

Happy Thanksgiving family and friends. We are spending Thanksgiving in Lafayette with Jason's family this year. We rotate years on where we spend Thanksgiving and it has been working out pretty well so far. The kids aren't forced to ride several hours in the car while we travel between Greensburg, Lafayette and Muncie for our turkey dinners. We hope you have enjoyed your time with family and friends as you have reflected on what you are thankful for this year.

Happy Thanks-giving Day!

Not Pretty

Last night's game at Connersville was not pretty to say the least. Jason's team scored 51 points but at times were behind by 40. The opposing coach kept his starters in even when he was ahead by 40, in my opinion this was a little bit of overkill since there wasn't any way that Jason's girls were going to be able to catch them.

The team still has a winning season which is more than they did last year. Friday's game should be a good one and we hope to be victorious.

Sisters

As I was driving home from Jason's game tonight when a song by Reba came on about missing aspects of your childhood that you shared with your sisters. My eyes welled up as I thought of how much I miss being with my sisters. Being so spread out limits the time that we all are able to get together.

Valeri and Erica, I miss talking with you and spending time cutting up with you. I will miss you both so much over Thanksgiving and hope that you are enjoying who you are surrounded by. I love you and admire the women that you have become. Love you two!

21 pts.

That was the margin of loss in tonight's game. Jason had a feeling that his team wouldn't be victorious and he was right. His team was never able to overcome the 10 point deficit that haunted them most of the game. The girls played hard but were out rebounded and couldn't buy a bucket for most of the game.

Hopefully Tuesday night at Connersville will have a better outcome.

3.6 Seconds and a Timeout

Jason's Lady Bulldogs had their first home game of the season last night. He had a feeling that his team was going to lose due to the fact that his players hadn't been practicing very well. His feeling almost came true! The game was tied, 41 to 41, with about 9 seconds on the clock when his team got a rebound. He attempted to call a timeout as soon as the ball was rebounded. The timeout wasn't granted until his player was able to throw the ball to a completely open player and she made a lay-up. Right before the uncontested lay-up was made Jason was granted the timeout with 3.6 seconds on the clock. He quickly drew up an in bounds play that had his point guard taking a three point shot. The in bounds play went off without a hitch, it was perfect. At the buzzer a three was hit. Final score North Decatur 41 Batesville 44. What a game, I could barely sit down from excitement the last 2 minutes.

Bulldogs 67 and Lawrenceburg 46

The kids and I headed out to Lawrenceburg tonight to support Jason and his team. The game started out with the opponent leading for most of the first quarter. Overall the Bulldogs played a hard fought game and were victorious. Yeah, the season is starting off with two wins! Momentum please continue on through county.

Good Luck Daddy

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Bulldogs 67 Brown Co. 40

Yes, the season began with a win and a large point spread. I am so relieved that Jason was able to begin his season with a win on the road. One game down, many more to go. The kids modeled their new Bulldog sweatshirts only to literally sweat in them. Both kids had nice rosy red cheeks once the game began.

The kids wanted to wish Jason good luck so they recorded a message...Sorry about cutting Sawyer out of the frame for awhile, I was trying to get him to talk so you could understand him. Sorry Sawyer!

Against Daylight Savings

As of today, 2 days into daylight savings time, I have decided that I hate it. I realize hate is a strong word but I do. My kids want to go to bed at 6:30 p.m. and are awake at 7 a.m. ready for the day. Me, I am missing my 7:45 wake up time. Just three days ago the kids were both sleeping until at least 7:30 a.m. and I could eek out 15 more minutes when Emerson was the first one up because she likes to sit in her room and read. Now with the sun rising so early Sawyer feels like he needs to alert me the moment the sun is shining. I don't know if I can survive until we switch again. How many more months until the Spring daylight savings time change? I guess I can make it through because it is hard to not put a smile on when you are greeted by two wonderful kids who are so excited that you are there to rescue them from their rooms, okay, Sawyer is excited to be rescued, Emerson is excited that someone else is up with her. I love you two kids....let's meet in the middle and sleep until 7:25 what do you say? I know wishful hoping but I can wish can't I!?

It Begins on Thursday

I am doing an ode to basketball background since Jason's begins his season this Thursday at Brown County. I can scarcely believe that another year of basketball is beginning already. The kids and I are looking forward to going to the games this year and cheering on the Lady Bulldogs. Hopefully, Jason sees a decrease in technicals called against him this year. He managed to get 2 in under two weeks...not a tradition we don't want to see continued or at least I don't. It is time for the kids and I to follow the Lady Bulldogs around supporting and cheering them on, in what we hope is a great season. Good luck Honey, we are cheering for you!
GO BULLDOGS!