WRESTLING RIBBON!

Today was a LONG, but good day for everyone:) Owen had an open tournament at the High School today. He did well his fist match, pinning his opponent in just a few seconds. He lost the second and third, but was excited to get his bronze medal. He had a fun day with all the kids....we are exhausted:) We just got home a little while ago. I decided I had better post now before I completely fall out on the couch!! We get home and SEE THE SECOND PICTURE BELOW for what we came home to.................................. So much for the sweet, innocent puppy!! We left her in the garage today (with full access to the outside through a doggy door I might add). When I opened the garage door......this is what I found.........................................................I promise......she did ALL of this by herself, the garage was

clean when we left!

I guess a bag of trash and 8 hours alone was just too much for her:)

She even took trash and put it in her bowl????

After a serious scolding, I had to laugh!

How could one puppy possibly make such a MESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope everyone has a relaxing rest of the weekend!

I'm going to sit in the jacuzzi tub for a couple of hours!!!!

THE AGONY OF DEFEAT!

Owen had his last wrestling tournament today before regionals. Needless to say, it didn't go so well:( He lost all three of his matches. It bothered him for a little while, but then the thought of going to the "giant playplace" at the Centreville Burger King took over and he was fine! Oh well, maybe he'll have better luck at regionals:) Overall it's been a great season for him. He's learned allot and had a really positive experience. I've decided that it's not in my best interest to get up close and watch him wrestle. I get way too nervous for him and freak out inside if I think he's hurt. It's funny though...........I can watch everyone else, including all the crying and screaming that regularly goes on, but when it's yours............it's just different. I had a terrible head cold today and decided to stay all the way at the top of the bleachers to watch. I could barely see him, but didn't have to listen to the agony..........I think that works out better for me:) Kayla went out job hunting today, she thought she had a job with I-HOP a couple weeks ago, but the guy said they just don't have the hours right now. She filled out an application with Domino's, she said if she got the job there she could, "eat pizza everyday for free".............mmm....to be a bottomless calorie teenage eater again! That will definitely get old fast!! She had her "court date" on Friday to "officially" receive her drivers license from the courts. Everything has gone fine so far with her driving, she pretty much just drives to and from school everyday. She had a "date" on Saturday night, they went to the movies and ended up seeing Madea Goes to Jail because they wouldn't let them into Friday the 13th!

Next year Kayla..........stop trying to grow up so fast!! She's still thinking about colleges to visit this summer, let's hope her grades stay as awesome as they were on her last interim.

I hope everyone has a great week. Owen hasn't been given his blue ribbon from last week yet, but when he does, I'll post it:)

Thanks dad for the talk and visit last night........sorry I wasn't feeling better and stayed on the couch the whole time! I'm feeling better today:)

Tell mom that Owen wants to know when "Nana" can take him to see "Mall Cop". He said his schedule is pretty packed, but when he has an opening, he'll call her so she can take him!!! I swear, that's exactly how he said it.................Scott and I cracked up!!! I guess he hears us talking about our schedules and appointments, and thought he had better make some of his own!!!

BLUE!!

Well Owen finally did it today........he earned his blue ribbon in wrestling! He had two matches and was able to get pins for both! Yah Owen!! He was so proud of himself and we are proud of him!! All season he's been watching some of the other kids get their blue ribbons and told me this week that he wanted his!

Well, he certainly got it! He has two more tournaments, one next week and then Regional's the first Saturday in March. I can't believe the season is almost over! I will try and post a picture of him when he gets his ribbon this week:)

SUPER SUNDAY!

Besides being Super Bowl Sunday......it is a beautiful day outside! It's been a while since it's been this nice, so I sent Owen and the dog outside for some fresh air! They had a blast together, and Lyla stayed with him the entire time! Owen dressed up in his full army gear, and introduced Lyla to his forts. She was more interested in chasing everything that moved with the wind, and then came inside and is still sleeping! I think he wore her out! Scott and Owen have gone down to the pond to see if the fish are biting. I still haven't even gotten out of my nightgown, I think I'll just hang around in it all day! I hope everyone has a great and relaxing Super Bowl Sunday!!

GO STEELERS!!!!