Baby is here!

Matthew Jordan Waller was born around 1:20pm today! He weighed in at 8.7lbs and looks big and strong in the pic Steve sent me! Wish I was there. I talked to Mia and she sounds so old now! Steph is recovering from surgery, but all in all, everyone is doing well. We will travel to TX next Thursday to visit for a few days. Can't wait!!!

Track season is in full force. And so are the random, freak injuries. Caden was smacked with a dumbell in the weight room last eve. Ended up with 2 stitches under his right eye around midnight. Had to wait to go to ER cuz of the BB banquet and WSingers CD recording.

The weather is wonderful. Spring is way early and everything is starting to bloom. Unfortunately, it could end up freezing again before too long. Only in KS.

Kobe sang a solo at contest a couple of weeks ago and received a 1 rating. The judge had no criticism or advice at all for him. He sounded great. He just learned he landed one of the leads in their musical. It's the same musical Caden did his 7th gr year (he was the Prince).

Caden is shooting in a contest during the NJCAA tourney next week. He is competing against other area seniors. The winner gets new uniforms for their school. He is bowling tonight with FCA and Bowl for Kids Sake. This will be his 4 and last year to participate in this program. They have to go to Newton to bowl, as Hutch's alley has closed down. He has made a decision about next year. Playing FB at Sterling College. It was a difficult decision as he really had a great connection with both Sterling and McPherson. Sterling has pursued him a little more in football, and he felt really comfortable with the coaches and players. I'm just glad he made a choice, and now we can move forward with his future!!!


We've been entertained a couple of times by watching my friend Misty compete in the roller derby. She skates with the ICT club. It's interesting and slightly addictive to say the least.

Finally, some Big News for us. Wichita got a Chic-fil-A!!!! We are so excited. Haha! We can't wait to visit! We are also excited to visit TX over spring break the end of the month. Hopefully lil Matthew will be here by then.

I am at a loss for words. Basketball is coming to an end. Caden had Sr night a few games ago. He was inducted into the National Honor Society yesterday. I am on the verge of a mental breakdown, he will be gone very soon!

We are gearing up for Substate on Tues against Cheney. Definitely a team we can beat, just have to keep the momentum. I had to get Caden his 3rd pair of replacement shoes today. He is really hard on them I guess.

Caden attended McPherson's Presidential Scholarship day. He had to participate in an interview, round-table discussion, and write a 45min essay. He was awarded a $48,000 scholarship as long as he maintains a 3.5 gpa. So some pressure, but a great opportunity. He is still very interested in Sterling College as he had a great visit with the football coaches.

Kobe made state KMEA and it is tomorrow at Century 2 in Wichita. He got to tag along with the HS students and even gets to stay in the hotel with Zane tonight. I'm sure he is bored about now as they left early this morning. They will be eating out at a fancy place tonight, I wonder what he will get? Hopefully they have chicken strips...

Caden is going with his team to OK for a Thunder game on Sat. He is excited. I'm getting really excited for my nephew to come into this world. Stephanie is due anytime now! We are planning on visiting them for Spring Break but I may need to go sooner, if lil Matthew comes before!

February is almost history! Woe is me!!!

End of seasons

Tonight was Kobe's last regular middle school basketball game. League tourney starts next week. He has had a frustrating year with a new coach (who actually only coaches soccer), and not much playing time. However, tonight he played almost the entire game and did rather well with 7 pts and 8 rebounds! I'm proud of him and happy he ended his season on a high note.

Haven High's homecoming is tomorrow night. Looking forward to some great basketball at one of Caden's last few home games of his high school career. Time is moving so fast this year! Rupp Tourney is all next week. We play Tues against Moundridge. Today was celebrity day for Spirit Week and Caden dressed as Paul Pierce in uniform including diamond earrings. Jess told me he was the best dressed... haha

Mia is coming to visit for the week. Mom and I are meeting Steve in OKC to get her. Mom is off all week and she is looking forward to spending it with lil miss Mia. She will go back to her parentals on Thursday as they are all taking a trip to Vegas over the next weekend.

My boot is really driving me crazy. I put a heel cup in to help alleviate pain after working all day. Now the straps are loosing their velcro and it's not as secure and makes strange noises when I walk. PT is going well, but limited due to the boot. Ugh...so ready to get out of this thing! Hopefully next Wed will be the day.

This week we have had games every night. Kobe had 2, Caden 2, and last night, Caden and I went to watch the HCC girls game. I received free tix. So, I am ready for a relaxing weekend...

Peace

Big Re-Cap of 2011

So much time has passed!

Caden's Sr year is halfway over! Football season went well with a new head coach. Ended with a 2-6 record with the highlight of beating Nickerson in a district game. Caden was selected for All League D-Line 1st team and All Area 11-man Honorable Mention. He ended up 4th in the area for tackles. He was also recipient of the Wendy's Heisman Athletic Award, which was a big honor. He won Homecoming King and survived College Algebra and Comp I. We are now full force in basketball season. Had a slow start before Christmas, but things are looking better in the New Year. Decisions about colleges have been occupying lots of his time these days. Still working at Famous Footwear as seasonal help, and reffing the little kids games every so often.

Kobe had a good FB season as well. Basketball is almost over for the middle school. His ankle has done great, with no problems. He was selected to State KMEA and will perform in Feb. He is also singing a solo and doing a trombone quartet at contest soon. He is also in Quiz Bowl again this year. He is looking forward to Track, as he was unable to participate last year due to his broken ankle.nn

I had a mishap the last week of VB season. Playing with the girls in practice, I planted my R foot to jump, and tore my achilles. Long story short, had surgery on my bday, was in a cast and didn't walk for 8 weeks. 11 weeks later and am now walking in a boot. Started PT and hopefully will be in a shoe in a few weeks. While off work, I had a hysterectomy and was able to get back to work very quickly.

Mia turned 3 and we were all able to celebrate with her! She is getting so big and is very smart! Got wonderful news that my brother and his wife are expecting a BOY in March. We are so excited!!! Just wish we could see them more often.

It has been a trying year for us, but we are looking ahead to whatever awesomeness 2012 will bring!!! We are ready for a great year!

Spirit Night 2011 was a sucess. Both boys scrimmaged, Kobe as an 8th grader and Caden a Senior! Weather was hot, but tolerable.