Last Blue and Gold

Friday, February 26, 2010 was our last Blue and Gold Banquet.

(pictures coming)

Game #24 - District game against Oldham County

From the start - Jessica was determined to do all that she could to win this game. She won the tip and made a beautiful pass to Olivia.

She shot

She blocked

She had several steals

and posed a tough defense (especially getting rebounds)

but it wasn't enough. OC had a great 3 point shot the night they played NOHS. It was a Tough loss.

Jessica's stats: 3 points, 2 deflections, 1 assist, 11 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks and 2 charges taken.

Game #23 North Bullitt

Great game! Jessica won the toss (look the other girl is tall, but Jessica has a better reach).

Get up "J-Lowe" (as Mica would say)

Jessica at the foul line.

The parent section

tough defense

and the signature rebound!

It was a fabulous night for NOHS. We beat North Bullitt on our senior night. Final score was 69-63. Jessica had a double double 13 points, 12 rebounds!

Her stats were: 4 assists, 2 deflections, 2 steals, and 2 blocks.

Game #22 - Game against Atherton - second time

After have two games canceled due to snow, the girls were so excited to play Atherton at home. Jessica won the tip and from their we kept the lead the whole night. Final score 44-33.

Winning the tip

In front defense!

Great rebound!

Going for a shot - being fouled

Jessica had 5 points, 3 deflections, 2 assists, 9 rebounds and 1 steal.

Robert's Birthday - another SNOW day

Robert received the best birthday present ever - from the Oldham County Board of Education at 6:02 a.m. on his birthday - the ONE call that said, "NO school." Can you believe it - NO WAY.

There was less than an inch of snow on the roads, not to mention that it was melted away by 8:30 a.m. CRAZY...but Robert didn't care - he had a free day to have FUN.

Mark took a 1/2 day so he could have some special time with Robert. Robert, Devon and Mark played together until 4:45 when everyone met up at Olive Garden for dinner. We had the best time - Robert loved his pizza (Devon wouldn't eat anything except the breadsticks).

We ate so much at Olive Garden that we decided to go up to the church gym to play some basketball as a family. Robert, Mark and Betsy were one team - Jessica, Marissa, Devon and Jern Jern was the other team. It was a blow out - Mark would get the rebound and do a long pass to Robert. Robert consistently did a lay up for 2 points. What great fun!

Robert had hinted all week that he wanted a "air-soft" gun, but I had a better surprise for him. A while back at a soccer tournament Robert showed me a "Manchester United goalie" shirt that he really liked. I secretly bought it for him. I put it away until this day! Robert was so excited - he hugged me and hugged me, hugged me some more! He also got a soccer goal and rebounder! He's so excited!

Tomorrow is Robert's last Blue and Gold. My little boy is growing up!

New Beginnings - Marissa is a big girl

February 10, 2010 was the Crestwood 1st Ward - New Beginnings night. It was such a beautiful night, especially for Marissa because she was one of the recognized new Beehives. It is so hard for me to comprehend that my "little" Marissa is a Beehive in Young Women. She's actually been in Young Women's for eleven months (since her birthday), but since her birthday was after New Beginnings last year, she had to wait for this year's to be officially welcomed into the Young Women's Program.

Marissa loves being a Beehive. She loves meeting with her friends on Sunday and at mid-week activities. This year she was able to participate in the Young Women's basketball program. She is such a sweetheart, and always has a cheerful smile.

Congratulations Marissa - we love you!

MORE SNOW - AGAIN!!

Pictures are worth 1000 words - thank goodness, because I'm too tired from shoveling all that snow to write.

snickers wanted out but then decided it was too cold.

I love this photo! I admit I have wrinkles, but I still have fun!

See what I mean about all the snow!

Robert loved every minute of it. He would go in and out all day. He and Marissa built snow forts, had snow ball fights, and went sledding.

Walking up the big hill:

Marissa, Jessica, Robert and his friend Matt.

MORE SNOW - YEAH!!!

Let it SNOW! Talk about snow - look at that. On Monday, Feb. 8 we had school, then two days off due to snow. The very next week we had Monday, Feb. 15 and Tuesday off school (maybe even more).
So just like when you get lemons we should make lemonade, when it snows we should make "sledding, snowmen, and snow forts". We love to play in the SNOW!

Marissa sledding at the big hill (Moser Farm)

Jessica and Robert on their way down the hill.

Getting very close to mommy! Watch out!

Everyone pile on for a cool ride:

Jessica/Robert/Marissa on top!

More snow - 8 inches more! I think there is over 2 feet of snow on my back deck because of the snow drifts off the roof!

LET IT SNOW

We love it when it snows. Everyone joins in the chilly fun.

After getting the drive way shoveled we all go sledding.

Marissa and our neighbor Aaron

Robert and his best friend Aaron

Ready to sled - Alex, Aaron, Devon, Robert and ?

Robert loves the snow!

More Complications

Hi,

Wow, my life just became even more complicated. I was going to start working full time as a substitute teacher for an aid going on maternity leave starting 2/15 (which was perfect because it was after the JV tournament, Marissa's games, Devon's games, and the Valentine's Dance - that I am in charge of) however, they needed me to start a week early - yikes!!!

Sometimes it just seems like there are more demands on you than you can possibly manage, and then you realize you are forgetting to ask the Lord for help. I know I can make it through this challenging time...I just need help!

Game #21 - Trimble

From the first tip to the last second, the Lady Mustangs controlled the game. Jessica won the tip, the ball went to Amanda and the game goes on.

fighting for the rebound.

Jessica's stats: 2 points, 3 deflections, 4 assists, 7 rebounds, 2 steals and a charge taken.

Game #20 - Eastern

Going into this game we expected not to win - they are ranked 11 points higher than us, but it was still worth giving everything we had, and they did - except for our shots. For some really strange reason despite playing a tough offensive and defensive game - we couldn't get our shots to go through the hoop. All of our top scorers didn't score - Olivia had 0, Meghan had 0, Nicole had 8 (usually double digits). As a matter of fact, Nicole was high scorer for the team with only 8.

Jessica had 3 points, 1 assist, 11 rebounds, and 1 steal.

Game #19 - KCD: A disappointing loss

Our first game against KCD was canceled due to snow. This was the game that "didn't go as expected" - for the wrong way. We are ranked 20 points over KCD, but (if you asked me) the girls thought they had this one in the bag so much that they didn't play very aggressive.

The second factor in this loss was that the coaches decided to pull Jessica every time she got a foul, 1st quarter - 1 foul - she was pulled. 2nd quarter - 2nd foul - she was pulled. 3rd quarter - 3rd foul...yikes ...she was benched; even when the team didn't protect the paint.

The girls would get a very comfortable lead and then Jessica would go out of the game and KCD would inch their way back up. In the end KCD caught up and then made one to take the lead. We had to foul them to stop the clock, and they made both shots. Now we are down by 4 - buzzer - game over. Bummer!
Jessica's stats: 2 points, 1 deflection, 8 rebounds and only 13 minutes.

Game #18 - Win against Beechwood

This was such an important game since we lost to Bethlehem. The girls have had a few games away, so it is nice to finally have a home game! Betsy (and Mark) is the biggest fan of Jessica's team.

Betsy (Jessica's mom) and Deanna (Lucy's mom): Junior Moms!

Jessica with the rebound!

Jessica with the shot

and the basket! 2 points!

Another amazing rebound for Jessica & Olivia

#24 fouled Jessica so hard that she made her bleed:

Jessica couldn't take her free throws and had to be out the rest of the game since blood got on her uniform.

The team won - 60-52!

Jessica had 8 points & 11 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 blocked shot and 2 charges taken.

(if she didn't have to go out she could have had a double double).

Jessica Turns 17

blurry photo (sorry). Everyone is very intense on the games.

Frannie and Atele

Andrew, Jessica and David

Don't interrupt the GAMES

Fun for everyone!

New game: Twister!

Jern Jern and David

I can't believe Jessica is 17 years old...WOW! Everyone is right - it does fly by. Even if you try to make the most of every moment, it still flies by. It was accentuated when Jessica's friend, Amanda gave her a BIG balloon that said, "RIP: Here lies your youth!" Wow, so "to the point" and true. Next year she will be 18 - an adult.

She had a fantastic night. Friends came over to play, pizza, snacks, drinks, more games...girls spent the night. Breakfast in the morning. Fun 100% of the time.