Where has it gone? It seems like we just got out of school and I'm already back at school getting my room ready. We don't have to be back until Aug. 6th, but we will be in meetings most of that time, so a bunch of us teachers are up there working now. The cool thing is, we moved into the middle school building and middle school moved to our building. Our rooms are much bigger, we have a closet for storage, and we all have windows. Hopefully we won't have to do a lot of packing from year to year now. YAY!!!!!
Katie hasn't heard anything yet from the State Police. She is patiently waiting. Hopefully it will be soon.
Chad is still working at University Club. He and Danny are headed to Atlanta this weekend to get him fitted for golf clubs like Brandt did recently. He is so excited. He's been saving his money to buy new clubs once he is fitted. He's so funny. The other day he got home from work and handed me a $1.00. I looked at him and said "what's this for". He said, "You can have it, it's the only tip I got today." The only tip he made and he gave it to his momma!!!! :o)))) He's such a sweetheart. He was so busy washing carts and putting them back out, he didn't have time to go and pick people up in the parking lot to get tips.
Brandt has 2 more Jr. Golf tournaments left in his Jr. career. One this weekend and the last one next weekend. It will be bittersweet. He has gotten to know so many other Jr. golfers and it has been great playing against them, but there are so many college golfers yet to meet and compete against. His college coach will be here for the tournament this weekend. I hope he does well.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Meridian Community College - MCC
Brandt and I went up to Meridian this week to get his classes scheduled for the fall. He will be taking 17 hours, 2 of which are golf and conditioning, so really 15 "real" hours. We toured the campus all morning, had lunch, and then they separated the parents from the students. The parents listened to financial advice while the students scheduled their classes. Brandt had a little help though. The golf coach came in and helped him with choosing times and teachers.
It's going to be interesting with Brandt on his own. He's probably gonna be just fine though and his momma is going to learn that the world won't come to an end if things aren't done my way. The cool thing is...he is rooming with kids he knows from playing junior golf. One of them is a sophomore, so he knows the ins and outs of MCC.
I am still getting conformation that MCC is where the Lord wants Brandt right now. I pray that he continues to guide him in his golf and studies. We have been very blessed.
It's going to be interesting with Brandt on his own. He's probably gonna be just fine though and his momma is going to learn that the world won't come to an end if things aren't done my way. The cool thing is...he is rooming with kids he knows from playing junior golf. One of them is a sophomore, so he knows the ins and outs of MCC.
I am still getting conformation that MCC is where the Lord wants Brandt right now. I pray that he continues to guide him in his golf and studies. We have been very blessed.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Katie's job update
Katie takes the polygraph Monday for the job with the State Police. How exciting!!! I know she will be nervous, but she'll do fine.
Her and Ryan are on their way back from Omaha. They drove the 17 hours to watch the Tigers win the College World Series. Thank goodness they won. I'd hate to know they drove all that way and the Tigers lost. I can't wait to hear about the trip. They're bringing us back t-shirts. This is the one trip where t-shirts are a good thing to get. LOL!!!!
Her and Ryan are on their way back from Omaha. They drove the 17 hours to watch the Tigers win the College World Series. Thank goodness they won. I'd hate to know they drove all that way and the Tigers lost. I can't wait to hear about the trip. They're bringing us back t-shirts. This is the one trip where t-shirts are a good thing to get. LOL!!!!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Katie's Job Hunt
When Katie graduated last Dec. she thought she may want to go to law school. In the mean time, she has been looking for another job...one in her field of study, Criminology. We talked around and let people know what she was looking for and a few weeks ago she got a call from the State Police crime lab. She would only be working part-time to start off with, but it is what she is was looking for. Also, this is a way for her to find out what it's all about and then she can decide if this is really what she wants to do. If not, she can go on to law school. She's excited. She will have to take a polygraph test too. She is waiting to hear back and hopefully it will be soon. Please keep her in your prayers. I'll keep you posted.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Graduation Day
Graduation Day is just a few days away. Brandt will be graduating Monday night. It's so hard to believe that our last child is graduating from high school. I'll never forget when Katie brought home her high school graduation announcements and cap and gown. I couldn't believe I had a child that old. Now it's the baby of the family. Honestly, I'm not sad. I am looking forward to the next phase of life and the next level of golf. It will be different, but a good different.
Congratulations Brandt! We love you and can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for you in the future.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Congratulations Brandt! We love you and can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for you in the future.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Mother's Day...it's just not the same!
Mother's Day is just not the same without Momma here, so I've stayed busy grading papers, addressing graduation announcements and anything else to keep my mind off of the day. I surely didn't go to church. Too tough! Too many memories for me right now. Everyone in our family is busy today and I am truly glad. I don't have to pretend to be happy and enjoying the day. It will get easier over time, as many things have, but right now it's not easy.
I do sincerely wish a Happy Mother's Day to all mothers, but mostly to their children, enjoy every minute you have with your mother, even when she seems to drive you crazy. One day you WILL miss those days.
I do sincerely wish a Happy Mother's Day to all mothers, but mostly to their children, enjoy every minute you have with your mother, even when she seems to drive you crazy. One day you WILL miss those days.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Back to Back LHSAA 3A Golf State Titles!
What a ride!!! The PBS golf team brought home another state title in golf this week. We played in Alexandria at Links on the Bayou this past Wednesday and Thursday.
After the first round we were in 1st by 21 strokes. The team shot 2 over par as a team. That was a new team low score. Brandt and a team mate, Chris Conroy, were tied for 2nd in the individuals. The leader at this point was a real sweet boy who was competing as an individual medalist. His team didn't make it to the state tournament. He had 2 eagles (2 shots better than par) from about 50 yards out in the first round. Beautiful shots!
The final round, Thursday, was exciting. We knew as long as we shot decent rounds, no one could touch us. Once we knew the title was secure, we started thinking about individual medalist. The last two groups were the top 8 golfers from the day before. These boys switched leading the tournament with each hole. I was a nervous wreck!!!! I was literally nauseated by the 18th hole. On the 16th hole we knew 1st place had come down to Brandt and Chris. It was crazy!!! All I did was pray for us not to have a playoff again. They tied for metro this year and had to play each other in a sudden death playoff, which Brandt won, but that was tough. They are teammates. I wanted Brandt to win because he's mine, but I didn't want Chris to lose either. Well as it turns out, we didn't have a sudden death against Chris, we had one against another player for 2nd place.
In the state tournament, ties for 2nd have to be played out, on the course. I was ready for this one though. When Brandt missed his putt on 18, which is how he tied this other player, the other players coach yelled "YES" and then clapped his hands. That sent me into orbit. This coach had no golf etiquette on the course anyway. He was on the phone the whole round, talking loud and then he was dipping, which is against LHSAA rules for coaches and players. Well, when he clapped and yelled at Brandt's missed putt, I was PO'd and that's putting it mildly...but I kept my mouth shut. My momma would have been proud. :o)
Playoff was crazy! Brandt's first drive went out of bounds and we thought it was over, but he sunk a boggy putt to tie the hole and move on. He was a little pumped! I think that coach contributed to that. When Brandt sunk the putt, he gave a huge fist pump and yelled "BOOM". Looked over towards the coach and said "the right person is going to win this". I know, that's not very sportsman like, but you know what, they played their hearts out all day, giving 150% through all 18 holes and to have a COACH do that to a kid, you can't blame him. As far as I'm concerned, GAME ON BABY!!!!! Well, Brandt won 2nd place on the next hole.
We are around a lot of golf and I have never seen anyone, parent or coach, do that to another player. In golf you want to beat someone on their good day, not because of their mistakes and you never want to see a kid struggle, yours or anyone elses. I'm still just floored by this coaches reaction.
I am so proud of the boys and so thankful that the Lord knew what he was doing when he sent us to Parkview. Hahaha!!! And it wasn't for baseball!!!! What a ride!!!!
We have one more high school tournament. The top 5 medalist in each division of LHSAA are invited to play in a prestigous golf tournament in Marksville at Tamakha Trails. Brandt and Chris will go play that Wednesday. I won't get to make that one because I've missed so much school for golf, but Danny will so we'll let you know how that goes.
After the first round we were in 1st by 21 strokes. The team shot 2 over par as a team. That was a new team low score. Brandt and a team mate, Chris Conroy, were tied for 2nd in the individuals. The leader at this point was a real sweet boy who was competing as an individual medalist. His team didn't make it to the state tournament. He had 2 eagles (2 shots better than par) from about 50 yards out in the first round. Beautiful shots!
The final round, Thursday, was exciting. We knew as long as we shot decent rounds, no one could touch us. Once we knew the title was secure, we started thinking about individual medalist. The last two groups were the top 8 golfers from the day before. These boys switched leading the tournament with each hole. I was a nervous wreck!!!! I was literally nauseated by the 18th hole. On the 16th hole we knew 1st place had come down to Brandt and Chris. It was crazy!!! All I did was pray for us not to have a playoff again. They tied for metro this year and had to play each other in a sudden death playoff, which Brandt won, but that was tough. They are teammates. I wanted Brandt to win because he's mine, but I didn't want Chris to lose either. Well as it turns out, we didn't have a sudden death against Chris, we had one against another player for 2nd place.
In the state tournament, ties for 2nd have to be played out, on the course. I was ready for this one though. When Brandt missed his putt on 18, which is how he tied this other player, the other players coach yelled "YES" and then clapped his hands. That sent me into orbit. This coach had no golf etiquette on the course anyway. He was on the phone the whole round, talking loud and then he was dipping, which is against LHSAA rules for coaches and players. Well, when he clapped and yelled at Brandt's missed putt, I was PO'd and that's putting it mildly...but I kept my mouth shut. My momma would have been proud. :o)
Playoff was crazy! Brandt's first drive went out of bounds and we thought it was over, but he sunk a boggy putt to tie the hole and move on. He was a little pumped! I think that coach contributed to that. When Brandt sunk the putt, he gave a huge fist pump and yelled "BOOM". Looked over towards the coach and said "the right person is going to win this". I know, that's not very sportsman like, but you know what, they played their hearts out all day, giving 150% through all 18 holes and to have a COACH do that to a kid, you can't blame him. As far as I'm concerned, GAME ON BABY!!!!! Well, Brandt won 2nd place on the next hole.
We are around a lot of golf and I have never seen anyone, parent or coach, do that to another player. In golf you want to beat someone on their good day, not because of their mistakes and you never want to see a kid struggle, yours or anyone elses. I'm still just floored by this coaches reaction.
I am so proud of the boys and so thankful that the Lord knew what he was doing when he sent us to Parkview. Hahaha!!! And it wasn't for baseball!!!! What a ride!!!!
We have one more high school tournament. The top 5 medalist in each division of LHSAA are invited to play in a prestigous golf tournament in Marksville at Tamakha Trails. Brandt and Chris will go play that Wednesday. I won't get to make that one because I've missed so much school for golf, but Danny will so we'll let you know how that goes.
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