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Saturday, October 3, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Tori Starts Junior Varsity Volleyball
Tori played in her first high school volleyball game last night! :-)
Southeast has three teams. They have varsity, junior varsity, and a freshman team. Last night Tori was pulled up to play junior varsity. Not only that, but she played the ENTIRE night! She played three matches without ever coming out. She was the setter. I was so proud of her and her team for a great first showing!
They beat Burlington in two games!
They beat Neodesha in two games!
They lost to Frontenac, beat Frontenac, then lost to Frontenac in a nail biter!
Awesome! Yay Tori!!!
From the Pittsburg Morning Sun:
Southeast JV goes 2-1
NEODESHA — The Southeast junior varsity volleyball team went 2-1 in Neodesha on Tuesday.
The Lancers defeated Burlington 2-0 (25-23, 25-22) and Neodesha 2-0 (25-21, 25- 22), but fell to Frontenac 21 (16-25, 25-19, 11-15).
Tori Colvin had a pair of aces and Kayla Yancy added three kills against Burlington. Colvin came back with five kills and eight aces in Southeast’s win over Neodesha.
Against Frontenac, Colvin led the way with five kills and two aces.
Southeast has three teams. They have varsity, junior varsity, and a freshman team. Last night Tori was pulled up to play junior varsity. Not only that, but she played the ENTIRE night! She played three matches without ever coming out. She was the setter. I was so proud of her and her team for a great first showing!
They beat Burlington in two games!
They beat Neodesha in two games!
They lost to Frontenac, beat Frontenac, then lost to Frontenac in a nail biter!
Awesome! Yay Tori!!!
From the Pittsburg Morning Sun:
Southeast JV goes 2-1
NEODESHA — The Southeast junior varsity volleyball team went 2-1 in Neodesha on Tuesday.
The Lancers defeated Burlington 2-0 (25-23, 25-22) and Neodesha 2-0 (25-21, 25- 22), but fell to Frontenac 21 (16-25, 25-19, 11-15).
Tori Colvin had a pair of aces and Kayla Yancy added three kills against Burlington. Colvin came back with five kills and eight aces in Southeast’s win over Neodesha.
Against Frontenac, Colvin led the way with five kills and two aces.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Lake Weekend
This weekend we went down to Lake Hudson for Heather's birthday party. We had a great time visiting! Vic took me out on Alan's new SeaDoo. Ha! He kept thinking we could jump the waves left by boats...Let's just say we flipped like five times. One time we came up and the SeaDoo was flipped over. I'm sure it was quite a sight seeing the two of us in the middle of the lake rocking it trying to get it flipped back over. NOT! :-)
After we finished up at Heather's we drove up to Grove and spent the night. It was a plain but quaint little hotel. They had an outdoor pool that had lights in it. They showed us how to turn out the lights and lock it up. So, we went swimming!
This morning then Vic and Brady got up and took the truck and boat down below the dam and went fishing. The girls and I slept. We got up and went to eat at one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE PLACES TO EAT!!! CATFISH JOHNS!!! It was delicious as always! :-)
Then, the girls and I drove down to see the boys below the dam. Vic took the girls out on the boat for a little ride. Then, Megan decided to stay with Vic and Brady and fish and Tori, Aubrey and I came home.
It was a WONDERFUL weekend! It was so relaxing having no schedule and everyone just being together!
On the way down the girls and I stopped at what used to be the World's Largest McDonald's! (Also known as the Glasshouse...) We were shocked to find out they didn't have a dollar menu!!! A dollar McChicken cost $2.09 there! What is up with that????
After we finished up at Heather's we drove up to Grove and spent the night. It was a plain but quaint little hotel. They had an outdoor pool that had lights in it. They showed us how to turn out the lights and lock it up. So, we went swimming!
This morning then Vic and Brady got up and took the truck and boat down below the dam and went fishing. The girls and I slept. We got up and went to eat at one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE PLACES TO EAT!!! CATFISH JOHNS!!! It was delicious as always! :-)
Then, the girls and I drove down to see the boys below the dam. Vic took the girls out on the boat for a little ride. Then, Megan decided to stay with Vic and Brady and fish and Tori, Aubrey and I came home.
It was a WONDERFUL weekend! It was so relaxing having no schedule and everyone just being together!
On the way down the girls and I stopped at what used to be the World's Largest McDonald's! (Also known as the Glasshouse...) We were shocked to find out they didn't have a dollar menu!!! A dollar McChicken cost $2.09 there! What is up with that????
Friday, July 24, 2009
Shaun Hill Football Camp
Brady and Grandad had their bonding time last week at the Shaun Hill football camp. Dad helps with the camp. He really seems to enjoy it and so does Brady.
Brady's State Tournament
Brady's team also won their state championship last weekend. This year Brady is playing all-stars in Cherokee with their Little League. We beat Riverton in the championship game for the win. We now go to Indianapolis, Indiana for the regional tournament.
By MATTHEW CLARK
The Morning Sun
Posted Jul 19, 2009 @ 12:28 AM
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BAXTER SPRINGS — .For the Cherokee 11-12 All-Star baseball team, it was an uphill battle to get to their third straight state championship game.
A loss to Riverton in the South Division tournament championship did not seem to deter Cherokee though.
Cherokee claimed their third straight title by way of a win over their South Division arch rival Saturday night in the Little League 11-12 State baseball tournament championship at Baxter Springs.
“It feels great,” said Cherokee coach Bryan Burdette.
For Burdette, it marks his second state title in as many years and earns his team a trip to Indianapolis.
But, it did not come easy.
Cherokee looked as if they were going to make it simple in the bottom of the first inning by scoring five runs.
Ryan Rakestraw led off with a single and Caleb Biacarelli followed with a bunt. Jace Burdette hit an RBI single and Mason Bass walked to load the bases.
Jared Watson walked to score Biacarelli and Burdette followed by scoring on a wild pitch. Shado Jacobs hit an RBI single to score Bass and, with two outs, Devon Gideon reached base on an error to score Watson.
But, Riverton came back in the top of the second when Kyle Wilkns parked a grand slam on the first pitch he swung at to tie the game 5-5.
It did not take long for Cherokee to retake the lead as they scored a run in the second and two more in the fourth to hold a 8-5 advantage.
However, Riverton chipped away by scoring two runs of their own in the top of the fifth.
Holding a one-run lead, Cherokee shut the door with a four-run fifth — all with two outs.
Rakestraw walked and Biacarelli beat out and infield overthrow that moved Rakestraw to third. Jace Burdette hit a shot to right field that was dropped by the Riverton fielder to score both Rakestraw and Biacarelli then, Jace Burdette was awarded second on interference.
A bobbled ball scored Jace Burdette and Watson laid down an RBI bunt to score Bass.
That was enough as relief pitcher Brady Colvin struck out a pair of batters in the top of the sixth to help close out the game.“They came back and tied it,” Bryan Burdette said. “Riverton is a great team and they are going to be around next year.”
Rakestraw pitched five innings and struck out five batters to earn the championship win.
By MATTHEW CLARK
The Morning Sun
Posted Jul 19, 2009 @ 12:28 AM
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BAXTER SPRINGS — .For the Cherokee 11-12 All-Star baseball team, it was an uphill battle to get to their third straight state championship game.
A loss to Riverton in the South Division tournament championship did not seem to deter Cherokee though.
Cherokee claimed their third straight title by way of a win over their South Division arch rival Saturday night in the Little League 11-12 State baseball tournament championship at Baxter Springs.
“It feels great,” said Cherokee coach Bryan Burdette.
For Burdette, it marks his second state title in as many years and earns his team a trip to Indianapolis.
But, it did not come easy.
Cherokee looked as if they were going to make it simple in the bottom of the first inning by scoring five runs.
Ryan Rakestraw led off with a single and Caleb Biacarelli followed with a bunt. Jace Burdette hit an RBI single and Mason Bass walked to load the bases.
Jared Watson walked to score Biacarelli and Burdette followed by scoring on a wild pitch. Shado Jacobs hit an RBI single to score Bass and, with two outs, Devon Gideon reached base on an error to score Watson.
But, Riverton came back in the top of the second when Kyle Wilkns parked a grand slam on the first pitch he swung at to tie the game 5-5.
It did not take long for Cherokee to retake the lead as they scored a run in the second and two more in the fourth to hold a 8-5 advantage.
However, Riverton chipped away by scoring two runs of their own in the top of the fifth.
Holding a one-run lead, Cherokee shut the door with a four-run fifth — all with two outs.
Rakestraw walked and Biacarelli beat out and infield overthrow that moved Rakestraw to third. Jace Burdette hit a shot to right field that was dropped by the Riverton fielder to score both Rakestraw and Biacarelli then, Jace Burdette was awarded second on interference.
A bobbled ball scored Jace Burdette and Watson laid down an RBI bunt to score Bass.
That was enough as relief pitcher Brady Colvin struck out a pair of batters in the top of the sixth to help close out the game.“They came back and tied it,” Bryan Burdette said. “Riverton is a great team and they are going to be around next year.”
Rakestraw pitched five innings and struck out five batters to earn the championship win.
Tori's State Tourney
Last weekend we went to Topeka for Tori's state softball tournament! We had a WONDERFUL time! The softball complex was located on a lake that was beautiful.
Tori even won a new batbag! :-)
Oh, did I mention that Tori's team went undefeated???
Tori even won a new batbag! :-)
Oh, did I mention that Tori's team went undefeated???
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Old Phone Pics
These are some old pictures that I took on my phone and never did anything with...
My beautiful Aubrey...
Tori showing off her honors medal she received to wear at 8th grade graduation...
Burt and one of his many catfish...
Last year Megan participated in one of the story hours at the Pittsburg Library...
Miss Megan blue lips...
I took Megan, Brady, and Aubrey to a pit close to our house last summer to fish. It was my kind of fishing, throw in your hook and catch a little fish, then let it go...
When I was packing up the room @ Branson I found this note that Megan left for housekeeping. I thought it was too cute! :-)...
Aubrey and Millie Cat...
Three generations: Jim, Vic, and Nolan Colvin...
Megan in the pool @ the Hilton in Branson when we went for Tori and Aubrey's dance competition...
Megan in her all-star softball outfit for the 2009 season...
Megan in her Mini-Lancers Cheer Outfit...
My beautiful Aubrey...
Tori showing off her honors medal she received to wear at 8th grade graduation...
Burt and one of his many catfish...
Last year Megan participated in one of the story hours at the Pittsburg Library...
Miss Megan blue lips...
I took Megan, Brady, and Aubrey to a pit close to our house last summer to fish. It was my kind of fishing, throw in your hook and catch a little fish, then let it go...
When I was packing up the room @ Branson I found this note that Megan left for housekeeping. I thought it was too cute! :-)...
Aubrey and Millie Cat...
Three generations: Jim, Vic, and Nolan Colvin...
Megan in the pool @ the Hilton in Branson when we went for Tori and Aubrey's dance competition...
Megan in her all-star softball outfit for the 2009 season...
Megan in her Mini-Lancers Cheer Outfit...
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