Softball 2009

Well softball is in full "SWING" the girls are really enjoying it. Sunday for Mothers Day Tommy gave me different options on what I wanted to do. We thought about going to see a movie but I told him I wanted to interact with the girls. We weren't sure about how the weather would turn out so we decided to NOT take the boat out. So I asked the girls what they wanted to do and they actually BOTH agreed that they wanted to go practice Softball. So we had a quick lunch after church and headed out to the fields. The weather turned out beautiful. We had a great time, the girls were slamming the ball pretty good. I even got in on the action helping out. I even fell down giving it my all. I have decided I am SOOOO out of shape. I have felt that fall the past few days.

Monday Ash had Riding Lessons then it was straight to the field for a game. I think Ashley has the same problem I do with a crowd. The girl that was slamming the ball at practice was no where to be seen. She gets so nervous I think she forgets where she is at. The prayer and goal for the week is to try and boost her confidence. Allie is doing pretty good. She is like a little mom out there trying to help the new girls, however, this tends to make her forget about her own position and whats going on. Before the game started Allie asked if they could say a prayer as a team when they were in there little circle. We are so proud of her. I have noticed a change for the good in her since she has been home schooled. They didn't win the game but they had fun. We are planning a practice after church Sunday because 2 out of the 3 practices were rained out. So we thought the team could use a little more practice. We will see how the game goes Saturday.

Check out the slide from the last two games

Red Hot Tamales

Back in The Land of the living - ALMOST

Yes, I am still alive... barely though. My allergies are in full swing right now so I am miserable.(poor Tommy).
Anyway I am not going to bore you with a long post about what has been going on for the past few months. I will just sum it up with one word...CRAZY!!!

The girls are doing good. Softball has started back up so they are very excited about that.
Allie and I are going pretty good with the whole homeschooling situation...Praise the Lord!
Ashley is still doing her horse riding lessons. She won't be doing any shows until August or September since she wanted to do the summer camp in June. Since I quit my job to H.S . Allie we need to watch our pennies, especially since we are saving for our Disney Trip in July. So we told her she couldn't do it all.

Tommy's job is going very well. He seems happy with it.

Last night I had a "Mom's Night Out," with some ladies from church. I always get nervous going to things like that. I never know what to talk about, but I did have a wonderful time. I can't wait till the next one! Tommy took the boat out with the girls for some fishing and swimming. They enjoyed themselves, too!

I will try to do better about posting. I just got burned out with it all.
Have a great weekend!
Love

Snow, Snow and More Snow!!

The week didn't start out too good for me. I woke up at around 1:00am in pain. My stomach was bugging me, it has for a while, but It really hurt. I was also having the feeling in my chest that you get when someone scares you reel good. My heart was racing and skipping. I must have been having a crazy dream. So anyway off to the doctor I went. All turned out OK he gave me a prescription to help with my stomach issues. I thought I would get a few hours of sleep when I got home from the doctor, but then banging on the door... dazed and confused I went to the door, it was the girls, they had been sent home form school early because of the snow storm that was heading our way. Luckily the meds the doctor gave me had kicked in so I was feeling a little better.
Tuesday, Wednesday and now Today there has been NO SCHOOL. Which is fine by me. Gives me some extra home time and the girls have really been enjoying the time off too. Allie's friend Weldon has been visiting playing in the snow with the girls. I think Ashley is having more fun than Allie. Don't get me wrong, Ashley is in NO WAY interested in boys, She just likes to play rough and do sporty stuff like boys do. She says it's like having Brandon here to play with her :-(.
So while the kids have been outside in the freezing cold, I have been curled up with a book I got from Lifeway. "5 Conversations you must have with your Daughter".
What brought this on you may ask... well Allie is going through some changes. we even had the "Who's the Boss" moment. You know that 80's TV show with Alyssa Milano and the "Pink Bow". That was me and Allie at Walmart. She has also been on a emotional roller coaster. I wasn't expecting this for at least 2 more years. Please pray for me and Allie.

Well the slide show is some pictures I have taken of the kids playing in the snow this past month. Enjoy!

Snow Fun

New Article on my Nephew Brent

Hey all I just got this email about my Nephew from my sister so I thought I would share it with you all. I am so proud of him.

Curran on fast track to NASCAR
By Brian A. Giuffra ESPNRISE.com

January 8, 2009, 12:10 PM ET

Brent Curran was only 7 days old when he got his first taste of speed. From the comfort of his mother's arms, Curran internalized the sights, sounds and smells of race day while his father, Brian, zoomed around Antioch Speedway in California.

Brent Curran has been around racing his entire life.
Since that day 14 years ago, Curran has been hooked. And the Antioch (Antioch, Calif.) freshman has used his love of speed to become one of the top young race car drivers in the nation.
"I've grown up around races my whole life," says Curran. "I never thought I would be able to be behind the wheel myself."
A two-time national Quarter Midget champion, Curran moved up to the Miniature Motorsports Racing Association (MMRA) Future Stars of Racing program this year. He finished the season ranked second among Western drivers in points to earn Rookie of the Year honors.
Curran's ultimate dream is to join the NASCAR circuit, and he's been working toward that goal for quite some time. Curran was just 7 years old the first time he strapped on his racing helmet and competed in Quarter Midgets, which range in speed from 30-50 mph.
"It was exciting back then," he says. "Now I would think of it as nothing. When you're 7, it feels like you're driving 200 miles an hour."
These days, Curran says the toughest part of racing is explaining to his friends how hard it is.
"A lot of people think all you do is turn left and press the throttle," says Curran, who now competes at speeds around 75 mph. "There's a lot more that goes into it. You have to have the mind power to go out there and do what you've got to do to win, and you have to have the muscle to get around the track."
Unfortunately, Curran may have to temporarily hit the brakes on his racing future next year if the family can't find new sponsors. High gas prices, costly repairs and travel expenses have put a strain on the Currans' budget.
"It's going to be hard not driving a car," says Curran. "Hopefully we'll be able to get back in a car soon."
Here's to a speedy return to the track.
Brian A. Giuffra covers high school sports for ESPN RISE.

Hey and if anyone knows anyone that might be interested in sponsoring him just let me know. He would greatly appreciate it.

MY GREAT DAY WITH WELDON

Hey AllieDQ here . Well today we went to see a move for Weldon's birthday .We went to see Hotel For Dogs . That move is so funny . When we got home we played in the snow .We sled down our naghbers house [ she has steep hill ] .Then we went back in to eat dinner . After dinner we played the Wii till his mom got here .Then he left and then Jesse came over ,and now I'm blogging .That's what happened today .

LOVE ;AllieDQ

The Ice Storm

Well here we are stuck at home during what Tommy calls a Ice Storm. Yes it is very cold out and this morning the roads were like sheets of ice. They even cancelled church today. But I wouldn't call this a storm, I think Tommy will say anything to get a lazy day.

So anyway since Tommy won't let us outside, I thought I would update you all and my blog at the same time. So what do you think of the new layout. Dena said she likes it and also said it was FOO FOO, hum I didn't think that but I was going for the Valentines look. So if foo foo it is, Foo Foo it will stay.

Allie has been begging me to do a blog for her but I told her she could post on our family blog instead. This way you all in California can keep posted with her too. I think Ashley wants to post too, so who knows what you all have in store for you. There should be some interesting posts heading your way. Leave them comments they will love it!

This past week was busy and COLD. Ashley had her riding lessons Monday. She didn't get to ride her fav Pony, but no worries she was just happy to get to ride.

Tuesday, Tommy cancelled Upward Practice because of the weather so is was Family time at home with the WII for us. We also enjoyed the return of American Idol. Tommy says this is the best part of American Idol watching all the crazy people that think they can sing. Ashley is turning into Simon the way she judges those people.

Wednesday night Allie went to Awana with Weldon again, while Ashley and I played WII Tennis and Tommy works on a friends from church truck.

Thursday not much went on Tommy had to finish up the Truck while Allie and I went out to get Weldon's birthday gift.

Friday, we had a 2 hour delay from school. After work Uncle Rodger and I went to get our tickets to fly to Disney World this summer. We can't wait! I am still praying that my sister and her family get to go too. Allie had dance class so I dropped her off then with it being so cold Ash and I went home for some HOT Potato Soup. YUM!

Saturday, Ashley had a Upward game. Her dribbling is getting much better. She doesn't seem to bounce the ball on her feet anymore. She scored I think 6 points. Poor Ash it seemed like there was a invisible screen on the net. It was a very good game with the final score being 32 to 30. Sorry to say The Lady Falcons didn't win this week but they had a lot of fun. I think Grandpa had fun too. I could hear him laughing at those girls fighting for the ball.
After her game we went home and then some friends from church came over with pizza to check out things for the Disney Trip and Some WII Fun. We played bowling, tennis, boxing, baseball and darts. I am so loving the WII.

So that bring us back to today. I am going back downstairs to snuggle up with my family, a blanket and a movie. Could life be any better... Ice Cream, now I am all set

Hello Yall"

HEY GUYS AllieDQ here till my mom gits my own blog I have to blog on this one . Well I'm new at this so if you will send me lots of comments on the family blog that will make me happy. So here's some facts about me. I love to dance and play tricks on my sister Ashley. I love husky's and penguins and lots more. Well, I bet you here much more about me in my moms blog. Well theirs some facts about me . Well that's my life .But the main thing is that I need my own blog.

Oh and today is a special day, It's my boyfriend, Weldon's, Birthday!
Happy Birthday Weldon!!!
LOVE, ALLIEDQ

Sleepovers, Basketball and WII

This was our first weekend back to reality after having 2 full weeks of Family visiting and vacation.
The weekend stared with me laying on the couch after work with a headache, then the girls came home. We were all laying on the couch when all of a sudden I looked at the clock at 4:45 and panic set in. "Allie you are suppose to be a dance!!!" She ran upstairs crying because she thought it was all her fault and she was going to miss it. I reassured her it was not her fault and we rushed on over to Studio One by 4:58. Ashley and I went to my Aunts for a quick visit then back on the couch with the blanket. Tommy came home with Allie and told me Miss Macey was coming to spend the night. The Allens brought her over which gave us a chance to talk for a bit before they had to get Ian. Ashley enjoyed running around the house with Cade while they were here. It was nice having company and catching up. I have felt like a hermit all winter except for our family visiting. The girls played bratz and dance upstairs while Tommy worked on a friends car and I chilled back on the couch.
Saturday morning I fixed breakfast for the girls then @ noon we headed over to the Church for Ashley's first Upward game. I really enjoy watching her play Upward. It's not as intense as CHAC was. Ashley scored 14 points and got the star for Best Offense. We are so proud of her.
After her game we ran into the Wallens and of course the girls were all over Rylee. I had to take my Aunt home and I told the girls I would get them Mc D's so we brought Rylee with us so the girls could play big sisters/little Mommies and Duffer and Nicole could actually watch Davis play. We came back with just enough time to catch the end of Davis' game and watch the first half of Maceys game.
We had told Ashley she could invite someone to spend the night because Allie had Macey the night before. So she asked Bre Bre. We picked her up then headed over to Johnny Brusco to meet Tommy for Pizza. After Pizza we made a quick stop at Walmart and home for the night to play with the WII. Ashley and I are hocked on Tennis.
Sunday we went to church then to lunch with Dena and Uncle Rodger then home for a quick change before heading to Dena's to help Uncle Rodger clip Teddy's Nails. That did NOT go so well. Talk about a traumatised dog. I don't know what happened to him in the past but I have never seen a dog make such a fuss. He was so upset he pooped.... on me while Tommy and I were holding him. We never even got one single nail trimmed. Just grabbing him foot made him freak out. Poor Teddy.
My van was in desperate need of being cleaned out. Fox Hollow is ruining my carpets. Well needless to say Tommy spent most of the night cleaning my carpets while Ashley and I played Tennis...did I mention we are hooked:-).
Have a great week!