Mothers Day Basketball Tourney

Basketball Tournament in Spartanburg

Game 1 - Won vs Myrtle Beach 62 - 53; Matthew scored 6 points
Game 2 - Won by forfeit
Game 3 - Won vs. Trojans 51 - 42; 9 points (Highest scoring game to date.)
Game 4 (Semi finals) - Lost vs. Carolina Select; 7 points

(After game 1, HAPPY BOYS!)


(During game 3...Dorman High School big gym)


(Friday night, 5 of the boys spent the night! Fed them at 10:45 at night after the games. Lights out by midnight per the coaches orders...they just made it!)


(Before game 4 started...)


(Yes, he was there to cheer on his brother.)


Before the final game Sunday the entire team came up into the stands and gave me two Mother's Day cards signed by the whole team. Myself and the two coach's wives have been the only ones in the stands to cheer the boys on. I think the head coach's wife and myself have turned into Team Mothers. Tears came to my eyes when they gave me the cards. Very sweet.

Another new ride!

Okay...here is the real deal this time.

Finally decided on a car after test driving so many. Honda Pilot came out ahead. Picked it up this week. I debated on a hybrid but could not get the numbers to run in my favor. Some may view this as a total "Mom car" but that would be a van and THIS Mom does NOT DO VANS. ; )

Sophers wanted to hop in for a ride...

Awards Day 2009

Friday the boys both had Awards Day at Carver...it was actually Nathans 9th grade graduation. I honestly had not expected pomp and circumstance but they certainly provided it. I cannot adequately describe the unbelievable pride I had watching my boys go up for their awards. I am sure I had some silly smile on my face that may have actually embarrassed my children. : )

I understand pure pride now. I am absolutely amazed at how my boy's have grown and turned into incredible young men.

Uncle Dick - I would not be surprised if the boys follow in your quest for science knowledge.

Nathan received 8 awards in all. I knew he was doing well in school but had NO idea this well. Here is a list of his awards:

Principal's Award (4.5 gpa)
Principal's Exemplary Conduct Award
Most Outstanding Musician
Excellence in Advanced French
Excellence in Honors Alegbra
Excellence in Biology
Most Musically Talented (one of those cute superlatives)
Wildcat Scholar

Matthew received two awards:
Excellence in Science
Excellence in Physical Education

Nathan during the processional.


Mom and Nathan...


Happy Mama!

Yes, they actually do love each other!


Nathan being a goofball when we got home. I was able to take him home early but poor Matthew had to stay the rest of the school day - sorry honey.



Maffooo getting his Science award.