The Lady Bulldogs are now 10-1. The beat Franklin Co. last night in a very hard fought battle. I have to admit that there were times that I wondered if we would come out victorious. We did and Coach was extremely happy. I was told later that he grabbed Priss and threw her into the air at the conclusion of the game. She thought it was great and couldn't wait to tell everyone about it. I wish someone would have caught it on film just to see it happening.
Next up: Ripley Co. Jan. 5th
Coach is hoping to win it this year! Wish him luck!
10-1
7 Blissful Years
Jason and I are celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary today and if you ask the kids what we are doing they will tell you that we have a hot date. Any date we go on is a hot date to them since we usually just do most things as a family. Jason's mom came to keep the kiddos for us.
Happy Anniversary Sweetheart!
Priss Got a New Bed
Priss has been sleeping in a toddler bed since April of 2006. She has steadily been out growing it and finally we decided to put her in a twin sized bed. Last night was a success in that she never left her bed and slept soundly all night. Before bed she had to model her new bed for everyone.
Hopefully many more great nights of sleep are in her future, and ours too since she is notorious for waking up others when she can't sleep.
A Full Week's Worth of Christmas Celebrating
We started our Christmas celebration at Jason's grandparents' in Lafayette on the 20th. The kids had a wonderful time opening presents, seeing Santa deliver some presents for them and their cousin, playing with their cousin and eating some great food. Following all the celebrating at Jason's grandparents' it was off to his parents' to celebrate with them and his brother. On the way there Priss complained about her tummy hurting but we just attributed it to not using the bathroom. We arrived at his parents and were waiting for his brother and grandparents to arrive when Swee climbed into my lap, snuggled in and then proceeded to get sick all over me. Stomach flu on Christmas. Not long after Swee got sick Priss was getting sick too. I had just thought no one has been sick on Christmas for a really long time. Jinks! The kids were troopers and did their best to open some of their presents from Uncle B. Priss actually opened a present and then got sick all over everything. Swee took a nap and woke up at about 10 p.m. ready to finish opening his presents. It was a rough night but not as bad as it could have been had the kids not received priesthood blessings from Jason. By the morning they were feeling better. Priss woke up and was ready to play. After letting the kids play some we packed up the car and headed home for a few days.
On Monday night I woke up with the dreaded stomach flu. I have sworn off the food I ate that day for a very long time. Jason continues to taunt me with it and it's smell as he eats it.
We celebrated Christmas eve by making cookies for Santa and getting to bed early. The kids had opened their one Christmas eve present which has always been matching pjs. This might be the last year since Priss has outgrown the little kids section of the store. Later we found out that my niece and nephews had the same pjs. The kids had both written letters to Santa and left them next to their plate of cookies for Santa.
Christmas morning was very exciting. Both kids got exactly what they asked for..Swee got a train, Priss got a Madame Alexander doll and a Snow White dress up outfit. Now it was off to my mother's for Christmas dinner and opening presents with the cousins. The kids loved all their gifts but really enjoyed their time with their cousins and aunts and uncles.
The day following Christmas we went to my Dad's to celebrate with him and my aunts and uncles on his side. Dad had had each kids' name sculpted from metal and it was so cool. We really enjoyed getting to visit with my Aunt Donna, Uncle Phil, Uncle Rog and Aunt Joyce. There was alot of laughter and old stories told. The kids loved getting to look at pictures of their parents and aunts when their were a lot younger, since Grandpa David had set up lots of them around his house.
We finally arrived home on the 27th after celebrating Christmas for almost a week solid. I am so thankful that all of our families were able to be together this Christmas, next Christmas will be different for sure since so many are moving away...Jason's parents -NC, his brother - Cali, & Bon and her family - Washington state. I have realized that Christmas truly is when all your family can be together at one time to celebrate our Savior and being a family.
Christmas is Coming I Swear
As soon as I feel that some of the chaos is gone I will post about our fabulous Christmas!
My Kid is Stronger Than Yours
Today was a typical Saturday at the Slopsema house. Jason is gone reffing youth league basketball games while the kids and I are doing things around the house/running errands/cleaning, all the fun stuff! Since I noticed that we were low on milk, flour and sugar I knew it was off to the worst store to visit on a Saturday morning - WALMART! I quickly checked the ads and found milk, oj and a couple other items that we could use on sale for $1. At Walmart I always start at the back of the store and work my way forward, today wasn't any different. As I was getting the 2% milk out of the cooler I heard a loud crash. I looked over at Swee who was in the basket portion of the cart and noticed that he was standing and holding onto the cooler door handle where the whole milk is kept. The loud crash I heard was none other than my 2 1/2 year old pulling the grocery cart into the cooler glass...He SHATTERED the entire cooler glass door! Completely shattered it! Very quickly he realized that he was probably in trouble and should obey whatever Mom told him to do. He was rapidly transferred to the front of the cart and informed not to touch anything. A manager was found, circumstance explained, apology issued and then off to complete my shopping since if you recall milk had been my first stop.
Thankfully no one was hurt and nothing else was destroyed on our enjoyable trip to Walmart this morning! A sense of humor should never be left at home - the moral of the day.
Sneaky I Swear
This is what I discovered when I went to look for Swee the other day!
He some how had managed to get into the qtips that were hidden and climbed underneath the kitchen table with them in his ears. He also took this grilled cheese sandwich down there. Some days I just throw my hands up where he his concerned.
We Finally Got One
Yes, we are finally the proud owners of a Christmas tree. Usually we would have already had our tree for almost 2 weeks but with our schedule this year we just now got around to getting it this past weekend. The kids loved riding the wagon/tractor out to the field to select a tree. We have had some icy weather so the kids kept slipping and sliding down the hills as we walked among the trees. The perfect tree was found after only searching a short time. I think it was the third one we looked at and liked. Jason went to gather up his hat and the saw which we had used to mark two other trees we liked. The kids supervised Jason cutting the tree down and then assisted in pulling the tree up the hill.
Once we got the tree home it was time to trim it a little and get it set up in the house. Priss was upset that we didn't put the ornaments and lights on, but was appeased when I allowed her to help decorate the house some. She was in charge of the nativity scene and Swee was in charge of helping with some of the other non-breakable decorations.
I can't wait to get the lights on so that we can enjoy it more at night time.
29 years ago
Happy Birthday to a lady who has enriched my life by being my little sister and continues to enrich it my being a wonderful mother to my precious 3 nephews and 1 niece. Sorry we were unable to spend the day with you but know that we wish you the best and are so thankful to have you be a part of our lives!
Happy 29th B-day, Bon!
The Best Season Continues
The Batesville ladies basketball program continues to have the best season since 2003. They beat the S. Decatur Cougars on Saturday by at least a 10 point margin. I have to say that they seemed to just be going through the motions. I really hope that they pick up the intensity by this Thursday when they face a conference team that always provides a very competitive match up.
Ward Christmas Party
The ward Christmas party went off without a lot of problems. Priss enjoyed singing with the other Primary children. As they began to sing the batteries in my camera decided that they were dead! I only was able to snap one picture before they gave up.
Best Start Since 2003
The Batesville Girls' basketball program is off to the best start since 2003. They are playing well but as Coach says,"there are still areas that they need to improve in before they meet up with the last three teams they play before Christmas vacation. This Saturday they face off against another Decatur Co. team and hopefully escape with another win...making them 8-0.
The kids have been enjoying all the wins and getting to go to the locker room with Jason following the games. I was informed that last night Swee lead the team in their post game cheer...an accomplishment for Swee who has been struggling with leaving my sight lately even if it is just with Jason.
6-0
The Lady Bulldogs are now 6-0 for the season so far. On Friday they won their game by 22 points against Jac-Cen-Del but Jason thought it was an ugly win. It is hard for me to understand how a win by that large of a margin can be ugly but from Coach Slopsema it was!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! We celebrated with a Thanksgiving brunch at our house since Bon just had a baby on the 15th and really did want the tiny man around a lot of people. Following brunch we cleaned up and then headed out to Aunt Lana's for some turkey and fixings. We were in charge of taking the Oreo dessert. YUM YUM!
I can't wait until we go and pick out our Christmas tree!
David Slew Goliath Last Night
Jason's team (David) was set to play Connersville (Goliath) last night. Connersville has won every meeting over the past 3 years and last year they won by over 40 points. We were optimistic going into the game but were really just hoping for minimal bloodshed with us losing the blood. The first quarter they lead by about 5 points. The second quarter we came on strong and got out of the half down just 4 points. From there on out we were able to take the lead and maintain at least a one point lead for most of the third and fourth quarters. As the clock ticked down I was unable to sit because it seemed as though we were going to be able to pull out a win. Knowing how much Jason wanted to win this game - the illusive white unicorn - I was a madwoman in the stands cheering. The kids were told to sit still and not more over the course of the last 2 minutes and 37 seconds. We were up 4 points when the clock was down to 7.9 seconds, Connersville's star player was passed the ball and she shot....as soon as it left her hands I knew it was off and she had only shot a 2 pointer. We rebounded and WON! We WON 41 to 37! I wish someone would have had a camera to catch Jason's game ending jump into the rafters. The kids rushed to the locker room with me in tow to give the players their congratulatory pounds.
Way to go Batesville Lady Bulldogs! They are now 5-0, continuing the best start in Jason's coaching career since they always meet Goliath before Thanksgiving each year!
56 - 46
Last night's game was a nail biter for the first 29 minutes until we took the lead. I continued to nibble on my nails up until the final buzzer sounded. We didn't lead or tie N. Decatur until the second half. It was a very physical game and Jason had two players with 4 fouls each by the third quarter. WE both were relieved that his team went to 3-0 last evening. Now if they only can pull of another win tomorrow night.
Go Bulldogs!
My Lunch
Yesterday during lunch I had to leave my food while it was still cooking. Swee was in need of some immediate attention. That being said I asked Priss to unplug my food for me. A couple of minutes later she came to tell me that she had gotten my lunch ready just like I liked it. I was rather intrigued to see what my lunch actually looked like. This is what I found....
I so like both butter and syrup in my waffle but not even close to this quantity, Jason would disagree. Thanks for helping me Priss. When she wasn't looking it did get trashed!
Another Nephew
Saturday, Nov. 15, we welcomed a new nephew and cousin into the family. Baby Grady was born and the kids couldn't wait to go and see him. They didn't get to see him until Sunday because as we were driving to the hospital on Saturday he began having some labored breathing so they took him to NICU for some observation.
Priss didn't want to allow anyone else to hold Grady once she got her hands on him. Between her and Coop (the older brother) there wasn't much time for anyone else to snuggle him. Swee did squeeze in a couple of kisses and soft hugs before it was time for him to eat.
I had forgotten how tiny babies are at birth. He is beautiful and is such a great combination of his older siblings.
Welcome to the family baby Grady!
2 - 0
The Bulldogs defeated the Lawrenceburg Tigers tonight with a score of 68 to 32. They seem to be off to a great start. Keep it up ladies!
Bulldog Mania
Last night kicked off the 2008 Batesville Girls' Basketball season and thankful it was accompanied by a win. The Bulldogs won 76 to 40. The kids enjoyed the game and Priss on a couple of occasions was spotted in the team huddle, by mistake. Overall a fun night was had and the season is off to a positive start.
Way to go Babe!
Halloween with No PICTURES
Yes, I completely forgot to take my camera with me when the kids and I went to Batesville today. Jason was playing in a staff vs. students Red Ribbon Week basketball game so we left early to go and support him.
The kids loved Trick or Treating this year. It was a dead sprint between them as to who would get to each door first. What a change from last year! Swee simply would stand at the doorstep and Priss would say Trick or Treat and then Thanks from me and my brother. This year Swee ran to each doorstep and then stood there frozen in place when other kids came up. Priss couldn't wait to get to the next house. In fact, they could spot the next doorstep lite from 3-4 houses away.
I hate that I didn't get any pictures taken but that is life sometimes!
Happy Birthday Becks!
Our little Becks turned 2 years old today! I can still remember standing outside the door when he was born. Mom and I had taken Priss, Swee, Coop and Ains Trick or Treating around their neighborhood and then it was off to the hospital. It is so hard to believe that that was two years ago! We love you so much and are so happy to have you as a part of our family!
Happy Birthday Becks!
Carving Complete
We managed to complete our carving expedition last night. The kids were so excited to have their selected pumpkins carved. I actually assisted this year! Jason carved Priss's and I carved Swee's. They turned out pretty cute! Swee just wanted to blow the candle in his out.
Carving in Phases
It is here yet again! What you ask BASKETBALL SEASON! It began yesterday with a very late practice so we were unable to carve our pumpkins like usual so to speed the process up on Sunday I (the one with all the artistic talent - yeah, right) drew the jack-o-lantern faces on. Priss wanted a spooky face so she kindly drew what she wanted hers to look like and then I recreated it onto the pumpkin. Swee wanted a paw print (a Blue's Clues as he calls it) so I searched the Internet for one that I could print out and then trace onto his. Here are the results and the carving is to take place tonight with Jason's help.
Primary Program
Priss's Primary Program was Sunday and we were able to have lots of family there for it. We had a slumber party Saturday my Mom came, and Jason's parents were there also. Priss did a wonderful job with her part in the program and enjoyed having everyone who was able to be there. Following the program the Primary kids went to a Nursing Home to sing to the residents. She really enjoyed getting to color a picture and give it to a resident.
PS - We missed those who couldn't be there! Lots of love you you all.
Haunted Train
Since Jason's fall break was this past Thursday and Friday we decided to go to the Children's Museum on Friday. The kids were really excited to go since the museum was to have a Haunted Train. We we finally arrived we quickly realized that a large majority of the state had fall break on Friday also. After standing in line to get tickets to be scared, for what seemed like an eternity, we spotted a sign that said they weren't having "friendly hours" that day, and it wasn't recommended that children under 8 go to the "frightening hours". All the kids were disappointed, Erica's included since we went with them. We fought the crowds for what seemed like all day when in actuality we were only there about 3 hours, and managed to see the dinosaurs, ride the carousel, eat lunch and go to the science area. Doing those stops usually only takes up an hour and a half at the most. The kids did enjoy being with the cousins. We will miss them terrible when they move next summer!
Riding the carousel as a family
Pumpkin Patch
Saturday afternoon following nap we headed out to Batesville where a neat family run pumpkin patch is located. The kids were so excited to ride the tractor out to the field and to be able to pick out their own pumpkins. When we finally arrived the pumpkin patch didn't look like we remembered it from last year. There was hardly anyone there, there wasn't any ride or jump tents set up. We began to wonder if maybe the person who ran it had passed away or something. Jason went up to ask the woman taking the money if there was a tractor to ride this year. He was informed that her father was away for the day but would be back on Sunday and they would then be taking the tractor out to the field. She continued on to say that we could drive out to the field. So we piled back into the Saab and took off toward the pumpkin patch. As soon as the car stopped and kids were unbuckled they took off running to find their perfect pumpkins. Priss wanted the largest one she could find...she was finally told she could have any pumpkin as long as she could carry it. Swee couldn't make up his mind. He would choose one then would find another he wanted instead. Finally we just picked up one that he had chosen and allowed him to just pick out others he liked. 
Priss's Perfect Pumpkin
Swee's Perfect Pumpkin
Mommy and kids
Daddy and kids
Halloween Costumes
We have known for awhile now what Priss is going to dress up as for Halloween but Swee has been another story. I had been bidding on costume after costume and losing them as the last couple of seconds ticked away. After losing another costume that I thought I had won I began brainstorming what Swee could be. I finally realized that we had everything we needed for him to be...
A cute Cubs baseball player
While Priss wanted to be...
Beautiful BelleAnd I fell in love with this picture that just occurred on its own...
Rock Hunters
For some reason one night last week Jason suggested to the kids that we go roam around the field behind our house since it had just been harvested. The kids had been itching to find out what the field held. As we all ventured out it was suggested that we look for large rocks. The kids really got into trying to find the largest rocks they could lift. As we searched Jason or I would point out a rock we found allowing the kids to be the ones who actually pick them up. Over the past two or three days the kids have wanted to hunt rocks during any spare moment we have. They have found some very large rocks and our deck is becoming the storage place for them until we decide just how we are going to landscape the yard with them.
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