Interesting Week!

Yes, it has been an interesting week! Cecilia is finally over her sickness, so of course, I caught it! I went home early from school on Wednesday because I felt just awful! It ended up being an interesting day at school, and then a snow day on Thursday!!

Girls BB Districts were postponed until Friday evening. Sisseton was a strong favorite but Cecilia and I decided to go anyway. Shock of all shocks, WE WON! Nothing against our girls, but Sisseton had such a successful season that I took for granted they would win. Moral of the story: Take nothing for granted! Boy, that really puts some pressure on our boys to do well! The girls will take on either Groton or Ipswich on Friday in Aberdeen in the Region game.

The best I could do from long range--

Coach Dan Olson and his District Champion Braves!

The State B Wrestling Tourney is also going on in Aberdeen. Our nephew, Parker, is wrestling for Redfield. He one two and lost one match Friday. Grant Renner of Britton-Hecla is ranked #1 in the state and won all three of his matches on Friday. Below is a pic of Grant, courtesy of the SDPBS website. We hope to go and watch both of them on Saturday.

BEST OF LUCK TO ALL THE ATHLETES!!!!!

Final Regular Season Game

Monday night RJ and his senior teammates played their final regular season game in Britton-Hecla Arena. They beat Groton by a score of 70-56. RJ led with 18 points (11 free throws) and 7 rebounds. It was sad, but a very awesome night, as we had four players in double figures. The crowd gave the boys a standing ovation when they finished. The 2008-2009 regular season was awesome! Now we have Districts in Sisseton on Tuesday. I think we will play TZ.

Here are some pics we took after the game.

The SENIORS

Thanks for all of your support, Grandma and Grandpa!!

Ceci had the run of the gym after the game, and she took advantage of it!!

Ceci and the Computer

Ceci got a computer keyboard for her birthday. She is still trying to figure it out, but especially enjoys the Dora the Explorer software!

Maggie Mae

Yes, we have a weird dog. This is Maggie Mae's favorite pose. Bizarre........

Then, Cecilia tries to replicate the pose!!

BH Sports

Yes, unfortunately the Braves BB team lost to Clark-Willow Lake by a score of 79-53 (I think). RJ had 13 points, according to Aunt Rochelle. Bummer. They were hot and we weren't. It would be great to win our last home game against Groton, but it is certainly no gimmie.

I didn't take any pics tonight, but here are a few from the TZ game.

Taking the ball out has been RJ's job this year. He definitely looks for the best pass which sometimes gives his mother heart attacks!!

DEFENSE, DEFENSE, DEFENSE!!

The Britton-Hecla gymnastics team took 3rd at state this evening in Rapid. That is fabulous, although I'm sure the girls are disappointed that they got beat by Deuel, who they beat in regions. Madison won, again. Here is a pic of the AWESOME, BEAUTIFUL girls. They should be very proud of their accomplishments!!!!!!

Only Two Games Left at Home.......

Goodness, gracious, who would have thought that time would fly this fast! RJ has only two home games left, including Clark-Willow Lake Friday evening and Groton Monday night. Wow. I am a little bit emotional right now.

The Braves beat Tiospa Zina on Tuesday evening by a score of 67-46. RJ had 10 points. "Kruddy" aka Cody K. scored the first dunk of the year which was pretty exciting. RJ also had a sweet behind the back pass. He has accumulated 111 assists this season, which I think is awesome.

Once again, wish us luck against a tough Clark-Willow Lake team. RJ went a-scouting to Sisseton again. I think he really wants to beat them if we face them again.

Check out this BLAST from the PAST! RJ's team took first in a 7th grade tourney in Britton. Don't they look cute??

Ceci is feeling better but I caught her cold. Ugh. School has been very busy with NAEP testing, the state writing test and Dakota STEP looming just around the corner!!

RJ's Final Parents' Night

Saturday night was RJ's final parents' night. I won't say it was mine last one because hopefully Cecilia plays sports. Ceci actually had to stay home because she is battling an ear infection and possibly strep.

The Braves came back from a 17 point deficit to beat Warner by one point by a score of 61-60! It feels great to win, even though my throat hurts from yelling! Darn refs and opposing team players! RJ had 13 points. I celebrated the win out on the town in Britton with friends Terri and Troy who came up from Sioux Falls to watch the game. We were joined by Kris and Kirk and Coach Storley and his wife. We had a good time reminiscing about old times in Eden and Roslyn. Gotta do that once in a while. Next is a home game with TZ. Should be interesting!

Ceci loves playing in the detergent!

Taking it easy!

Losing is Not Nearly as Much Fun as Winning!

We lost to Redfield last night by 6 points. RJ had 24 points so that was pretty cool. After the game, RJ and I stopped in Aberdeen to watch the end of the Sisseton-Roncalli game which ended with Sisseton winning in double overtime by 1 point--wow what a game!! Tonight we play Warner who is also 12-4. Wish us luck! My friends Terri and Troy are coming to the game and we had planned to get together at my house afterwards, but Cecilia has ear infection and a bad throat, possibly strep. We will play it by ear!

The Braves Fall

We lost to Milbank by a score of 43-39 ( I think). As fanatical as I am, you would think I would keep track of the score/points, but I don't, I like to get up and read it in the Aberdeen American News (most days). Anyway, Milbank played well and it was a good, close game. Thank God we don't have to play them again in Districts or Regions! RJ had some AWESOME passes and held out f0r the last shot at the end, but it didn't work out. Oh well. Losing makes winning so much more AWESOME!

We travel to Redfield next week for a doubleheader and host Warner for a doubleheader on Valentine's Day! Enjoy your weekend and week. Watch out for the ICE!!!

Yoga

Carrie and I had a fabulous time doing yoga at The Dharma Room in downtown Sioux Falls. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to find peace and chill out. Here is a picture of the facility and Carrie at her best!

The Dharma Room in fabulous downtown SooFoo.

Carrie-who knew you were so flexible!!

A Busy Start to February

We beat Wilmot 83-43! Next we have Milbank on Friday night. RJ went to visit a college in St. Louis this weekend and Carrie Azure and I took him to Sioux Falls and stayed the weekend at her sister Kristi's. We did a lot of shopping and meditating! We had massages, had our chokra's cleaned, and did yoga. It was a pretty amazing experience! After becoming peaceful, I watched the superbowl and much to my dismay, the Steelers won. We also ate lots of interesting food. It was hard to be away from the family so long, but I enjoyed the break.

Lunch at Mama Lada's Enchiladas!!

Lunch at Sanaa's. "Mr. Sanaa" took out picture!

RJ playing defense!

Game Info

I am behind in blogging! The Braves beat Hamlin 56-40 on Friday night. RJ had 5 points. RJ, Carrie and I left for Sioux Falls right after the game. I will post later with updates about the weekend. I've got to get going to the BH-Wilmot game that starts in 1 1/2 hours. Wish us luck!!