Bball Update

As of tonight, Matthew's team is now 9-1. They lost their first game. : (

They played Thomas Jefferson - the only other undefeated team. It was a fantastic game. Matthew said it felt like a championship game.

Final score was 59-72.

They had one guy on their team that is 6 ft 5. He could not handle the ball well but he could shoot 3's and made nearly every one of his free throws.

What was completely DISGUSTING is that the refs truly called the game one sided. Our team had 20 fouls....their team had 4! Something is just WRONG with that CRAP!

I must say that despite the loss, our boys held their teams high and showed some incredible and honorable sportsmanship. I love you, Mafffffooooo!

Matthew just posted on his Facebook page a very descriptive comment. He said they he feels down but also accomplished. Hugs my dear son.

Basketball Update

Matthew's team has not lost a game yet thus far.... WOO HOO!

vs. Ewing - 73-55 (7 pts)
vs. Whitlock - 47-22 (2 pts)
vs. Granard - 65-45 (4 pts)
vs. McCracken - 42-37 (7 pts)
vs. Middle Gaffney - 36-33 (6 pts)
vs. Thomas Jefferson - cancelled. Hope to reschedule
vs. Ewing - 52-34 (4 pts)
vs. Whitlock - 49-24 (10 pts)
vs. Chester - cancelled. Hope to reschedule.

Matthew is having a great time with his team as well as the new coach.

I don't want to use the word beginning with "u" for fear it will ruin the winning streak. : )

More Christmas...

Family pic! Not quite crystal clear but at least I managed to set the timer and run to be in the picture....after three tries...


My niece, Costa, and Matthew opening presents. Too cute.


Cynthia getting some loving from Sophie...or perhaps Sophie found a comfy place to snooze after all the gift opening excitement.


We found some cool lights thanks to my friend, Donna. The entire yard was covered in these lighted creatures. We kept pondering how long it takes to put them all up then take them down. Bet he starts in October and ends in February!

Doing the jerk? No, Jerking...

I have been meaning to post this for awhile. Matthew was goofing around in the backyard dancing just before Christmas and I was able to capture some of his "jerking." No, not the Jerk...but the new thing is "jerking."

He definitely has some rhythm.