Filed under: Band, Cheerleading, Family, Football, Football Injuries, High School, Kids, Life, Marching Band, Photos, Sports, Success | Tags: Band Competition, Football Injuries, LVHS, Photos, ULYFL
Zachary had a couple of great games this past week. Wednesday night the ULYFL Giants played against the ULYFL Bandits. The Giants won 20-6. It was a fantastic game and gave the boys a sense of “we CAN do this” which was needed after their first game loss to the LLFBL Rams. Saturday night the Giants played against the ULYFL Titans and won again, 8-0. The score would have been 20-0, but we had two touchdowns called back for some pretty stupid penalties. One was recalled for blocking from behind, a silly mistake. The second was recalled for holding, an even sillier mistake but it happens. The coaches were not too pleased about the penalties, but I think the boys were actually feeling worse about them.
Zachary on the move!
(Zachary is on the left of the photo with the long blue sleeves.)
Zachary was moved to a different position in this game and had quite a few important tackles. He was hurt during one of them in the second quarter. (more…)
Filed under: Beach, Cheerleading, Family, Football, Kids, Life, Marching Band | Tags: Family, lymes disease
Well, it seems like forever since I have logged onto wordpress. Summer 2008 is coming to a close and we have had a busy one. We went to Canada this summer and to the beach a few times. The husband and I have a quick jaunt to Florida planned for the weekend of Oct. 31. One of my dearest friends from high school is getting married to a great guy. We plan on celebrating with them and leaving the kids home with my sister. After Christmas, we have another trip planned to Jamaica for the kids and us. We can’t wait. New Years in Jamaica. How cool is that? (more…)
Filed under: Blogging, Camping, Cheerleading, Family, Football, Jobs, Life, Random, Vacation | Tags: Camping, Thanksgiving, Work, Youth Football
Youth Football season ended last week for us when my son and daughters’ teams were knocked out in the playoffs. The Championship Games were played today. We didn’t see the games, our first Saturday morning off since September.
I am working a bit more now with the unused football hours. It’s a great chance to give my assistant manager a break. He has been working quite hard and a lot of hours so that I could coach and be as active as possible in my kids’ activities. So, I closed tonight. I don’t think I have ever worked a Saturday, even in the pizza business. I know it sounds weird (most request Sunday) but I have always reserved Saturday for family. I quickly got over it, but it did feel odd to me to be headed to work on a Saturday.
I miss football season already. I miss the girls practicing their cheers. The hugs and smiles and hard work, even when they would rather be playing “webkins”. I miss all the kids playing and having fun. The total parental support of hundreds of parents. I miss the games and wish I had gotten up and went to watch the Championship games today. I was being lazy and well, frankly, it’s gotten very cold lately. I hate the cold. (more…)
Filed under: Balance, Band, Cheerleading, Exciting, Family, Football, High School, Kids, Life, Love, Marching Band, Papa Johns, Positive, Redskins, Thoughts | Tags: Football, Homecoming, Weddings, Young Love
Saturday, October 20, was Homecoming here in my little town. My oldest attended the pancake breakfast with her friends. Then she was off to join the Homecoming Parade. Since she is in marching band, she had to go a bit earlier than we did. As the oldest headed to the high school, we left to attend my youngest’s football game to watch her cheer. It was the last game before playoffs and although the team did not win, they do have at least 1 playoff game to look forward to. We were then off to the parade. For the rest of my weekend, keep on reading. (more…)
Filed under: Balance, Band, Cheerleading, Exciting, Family, Football, High School, Kids, Life, Marching Band, Shopping
Where do I begin? The last couple of weeks have been very hectic for my family, but positive. Beside taking care of my Mom, I have been busy with the kids as well. My hubby has been great in helping out with them, getting them off to school, practice and everything else. So read on to find out all we have done and will be doing. (more…)
Filed under: Cheerleading, Family, Football, Kids, Photos, Positive, Success, Teams | Tags: Football, touchdown, win
Just like any other Saturday, we got up early, grabbed some coffee and headed out the door for a day of football and cheerleading. My youngest had the first morning game and the girls did their routines well. One of the stunts fell during half-time, but the bases caught her and the dance continued without a hitch.
Today was also my day for concession stand duty at lunch time. There were 4 other Moms from my son’s football team, the Oarsmen. We had fun, although it was busy and hot! I was in charge of hot food (burgers, dogs & pizza). The funny part about that is they serve Domino’s pizza! I will have to show the league the error of their ways and nab that contract for next year! 
Right after my stint in the concession stand was over, the Oarsmen vs. Redskins game began. The boys had been working so hard this week at practice and were mentally and physically ready for this game. They wanted it bad and they got it! The result, the final score 21-0. Way to go Oarsmen!!! I am so super proud of the whole team. To see the details of the game and some more photos, keep reading!
Filed under: Cheerleading, Football, Kids, Photos | Tags: Cheerleading, Football, Teams
Just some brag photos to share with you. First, let me say that I just love the camera that I got for Christmas, right after football season was over last year. Second, my son’s football team played very well last Saturday. The boys really held their own and allowed no points. The game resulted in a 0 to 0 tie. There is no overtime until playoffs. Anyway, here are my high lights by photos of Saturday’s game. Go, go big O!
The first picture is of my son #45 (on left side of tackle) and a coach’s son sacking the quarterback.
Filed under: Breast Cancer, Cheerleading, Family, Football, Jobs, Kids, Life, Marching Band, Papa Johns, Ranting, Thoughts
It’s about time for an update on the goings on around me. My son has had 2 football games so far. The first game found his team up against last year’s championship winner. There were a few mistakes, the boys never gave up and played hard, but they took a loss. The second game proved to have fewer mishaps, just as much heart, a touchdown, but still resulted in a loss. Now we have the 2 toughest games out of the way, so hopefully the season will turn around a bit. (more…)
Filed under: Balance, Breast Cancer, Cheerleading, Family, Football, Life, Marching Band, Papa Johns, Thoughts
Sometimes in life, you score a touch down. Sometimes you fumble or complete the pass for an extra yard or two. Lately, I have had a bit of it all. This is the latest going on with me.
My most recent touchdown was going back to work as a general manager for Papa Johns. I am extremely busy with work and coaching, family and life. I am constantly “on the go”, but I am totally loving it! The staff members that were at PJs when I took over are pretty cool and so far my new hires are working out.
The family is adjusting to the changes day by day. We have had a few shaky passes over the last couple of weeks, but we are completing the passes. Compromise, balance and working together are the key. (more…)
Filed under: Balance, Beach, Cheerleading, Football, Jobs, Life, Papa Johns, Vacation
This is just a quick update for everyone. I have been really busy with cheerleading and football already. You all know that I was supposed to start my new job on Aug 27. (http://nightowlmom.wordpress.com/2007/08/04/papa-johns-mary-kay-and-the-secret-is/) Well, as of today, that date has been pushed right up to next Tuesday, the 14th. This was kind of short notice but needed to be done for lack of management in another store. So, here I thought I had a few weeks to get everything with the family in order, and now I do not.
I am going to have be very productive over the next few days. I have a surprise pizza party for our boys’ football team and their families tomorrow night after practice. Uniform pick on on Saturday morning at 10AM for the cheerleaders. I will be watching my nephews Saturday morning until picking up my sister and taking them to the beach Saturday afternoon. We will be gone until Monday night and then BAM, I am working full time again the next morning.
I am excited about it, but nervous just the same. I thought I would have a bit more time to get used to the idea. Good thing is I am starting back at my old (but nice) weekly salary, and an increase in percentage of profit for my monthly bonuses. That will be great! Now to get cracking and get the business to grow, hence increasing my bonus.
Anyway, I may be on the computer very little over the next few days, so don’t worry, I didn’t forget you guys, just am gonna be really busy. I will be trying to find new balance in my life with all that’s going on. I think I can do it. No, I know I can!!
Filed under: Cheerleading, Coach, Football, Kids, Life, Parents, Teams, Volunteer
Football and cheerleading season have finally begun! This is my son’s 3rd year, 2nd playing for the “B” league Oarsmen. It is my daughter’s 3rd year cheering for the “C” league Huskies. (Pictures are from 2006 season.)
Today we had our first team meeting for my son’s football team. Go Oarsmen! There we were, all 21 boys, their siblings and parents, in one very brave Mom’s kitchen for the “get to know everyone” meeting. Mrs. “S” was very kind to open her house, swimming pool, and serve wonderful refreshments to all of those very active 10-12 year old boys and their little brothers and sisters. It turned out to be a great get together. All the details that we had so far were shared and I was introduced as the team Mom. Mrs. “S” was team mom last year, so I immediately enlisted her help. She and I worked well together before, so this year with some experience under our belts, it should be no problem. (more…)
Football season is almost here and I for one am extremely excited. All of my kids are involved in one way or another. My oldest daughter will be in the high school marching band this year and will be playing at the school games. My son is playing football with the local youth league and my youngest daughter is cheering for the same league. This year, I am going to officially be an assistant coach for my daughter’s cheer squad. Over the past couple of years I have assisted as a parent to each team as much as I could. This year, I volunteered to co-coach my daughter’s team and be team Mom for my son’s team. Since we all love football, we are all there together anyway, may as well help as much as possible. After all, it’s tons of fun and it’s for the kids. I think a lot of us parents, particularly me, love it too. Practices start Monday night and we are all ready for it.
Anyway, this post was supposed to be about a trick football play that was posted on aol today at: http://www.aolvideoblog.com/2007/07/30/trick-football-play/
You may think that this play is illegal, but looking it up, I found this at You Tube:
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Filed under: Beach, Cheerleading, Coach, Family, Football, Mary Kay, Thoughts, Travel, Vacation
So we decided that we needed to run off to the beach real quick this weekend. And we are, right after some errands in the morning including football weigh-ins! We are heading to Chincoteague and Assateague Island in Virginia. We are taking the pop-up camper and making a cheap weekend of it, coming back Monday night. Pony Penning week just ended there and most people will probably be leaving as we are coming in. It should be a nice quiet weekend, even if we get hit with the thunderstorms over the next few days. I know we need the rain. And at the beach, everything is OK! Can you tell that I miss Jamaica already?? (more…)
