Floods up North

Our thoughts and prayers are with our good friends up north as the sandbagging efforts have begun. How can you have fond memories of so much work and anguish, but somehow you do. Spring in Fargo is long awaited and welcomed; however, floods in the thawing process are rarely avoided.

We will be praying for you all....

Missing Everyone

We enjoyed our quick weekend trip back to North Dakota, despite driving through the worst weather conditions we've ever driven in before. It was worth it.

Matt's old basketball team invited him to practice with them, which he did and enjoyed...sort of. It was all a little "weird" for him. Going back is never the same. He's processing it all.

Special thanks to Liberty for the beautiful artwork that now graces our refrigerator.

We all enjoyed catching up with so many wonderful friends and people that we love and will forever hold in our hearts.

The End has Come

It's officially over. Matt's high school basketball career ended last night with an unexpected loss in districts to a team they'd beat twice previously. He admits to mixed feelings, some regrets, and excitement at the chance to go back "home" this weekend and practice with his friends on his old team before they have their go at their districts. Could be a little strange for him to sit in the stands at the civic instead of being out on the court.

Growing up is so hard to do....that which doesn't kill us makes us stronger. So we're headin' North--will someone please turn up the thermostat?

No lucky charms here

The Lees Summit North basketball team has had it's struggles all season, but we really thought they'd pull off the upset when one of them hit a three from 1/2 court in the LAST second to tie the game the other night. But in overtime we just shut down and lost for the third time to Lees Summit.

And all of us almost missed this picture in the paper....


Matt's last official high school game is Friday (senior night), and he's ready to be done. Districts begin Monday. We don't anticipate making it on to Regions, but who knows....

To say that Matt is anxious to get up to North Dakota and practice with his old Central Cass team is an understatement. And that won't happen if his team here does well and makes it to Regions. He promises not to throw the game, but is tempted...

Nathan's ball ended two weeks ago and he's looking forward to the stake b-ball tourney this weekend.

LOST? Not Anymore (we hope)!

We hope we found the answer to Todd's chronic condition of being directionally challenged. With a little help from Garmin (getta, getta, getta Garmin) Todd will no longer be roaming the streets and highways of his seven state region.

We're hoping he will make it home a little earlier. We're hoping he can find his way to the boy's away games quicker. We're hoping he can find a Subway instead of McDonalds:)

His dad put it in perspective for us this morning when he said, "You mean my little boy is almost 50?"

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TODD!

In the News

Yes, that's our boy on the front page of the sports section of the Lee's Summit Journal:-)

(He still has that habit of opening his mouth when he shoots--must help somehow!)

Goodie Two Shoes

A friend of mine is having a baby in three weeks (she hopes--her first). Those of you who really know me know how much I do not like to do parties of any shape, size or kind.

However, she is such a support to me in my Primary calling that I felt I should do this for her. The shower was well attended for being such a busy Saturday and I appreciated those who came.

I found this cute favor. It took about 2 1/2 hours to make 12, and I'm not sure I'd do it again:)