Next time you guys come to Huntsville, don't go to the house on Willingham. We won't be there.
Five people in a house with 3 bedrooms and no office was starting to get crowded. We knew we needed to move, but we didn't know where we wanted to move to. We are not big fans of Hampton Cove or Madison. We really like English Village, but most of the houses are too small for what we wanted. We weren't in a big hurry to move.
Last Friday Amanda got a call from a friend that lives one street over from us. She knew of a 2 story house in the newest part of the neighborhood (2 streets over from where we currently live) that was opening up. We went and looked at it Saturday. Amazingly, it met everyone of our criteria: 3100 sqft, four bedroooms, office, play room for kids, side entry garage. One of the biggest benefits is that the back yard opens up to the soccer fields at Redstone Park - the little park at the end of Redstone Road. I can't wait to come home from work, grab the ball and kick around with the kids - sweet!
We talked it over, and made an offer on Tuesday. The family selling accepted the offer as is. We are closing on the new house on April 12th. Yee Haw! The only down side is we now have to sell the hoise we are in. Holy Crap! My entire family is coming over this weekend for our own version of Extreme Home Makeover. Lots of paint, tile, and mulch. We are trying to get our house on the market March 1st. Let's hope it goes fast.
Funny, 7 days ago I didn't really know we were looking for a house. Now I've got 1 and am on the hook for another. Funny where life leads you sometimes.
That's the LARRY update. It would be nice to hear how the rest of the gang is doing.
Calling all Henley's, Calling all Henley's ........
Friday, February 24, 2006
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Down to the wire
Well, the Trojans won a thriller on Monday night. We were playing a team that we've played three times already this season. The first game wasn't that close, we got thumped the second game and then we lost the third game by one. So we went in with nothing to lose (except another game). Anyway, we were on fire in the first half scoring 26, which is pretty high for a freshman game. Then we started to pull away in the 3rd quarter, going up by 9 at one point. However, in true Trojan fashion, we allowed them to get back in the game and eventually go up by 3. Still, we didn't quit and we scratched and clawed until we were down by 1 with the ball in our hands with 25+ seconds remaining. We worked it around, showing patience, almost too much. I'm screaming that we've got to get a look before the buzzer. Well we pound it inside and get a great look...no good, we rebound and go right back up, basically a freebie...no good, same guy gets the rebound goes back up and is fouled with 4 seconds left. He hits the first, nothing but net and the call a timeout. So I draw up the defense, clearly explaining what we will do "after the make." So we're back on the court shot goes up, cling, clang, dink, donk...it drops after hitting the rim what seemed like a dozen times. They try a last second heave, but come up short. It was a real confidence booster going in to the final game of the season this Friday.
Larry, I just received my copy of Donald Miller's new Searching for God Knows What. I've only read the first couple of pages, but I think it's going to be as thought provocative and entertaining as Blue Like Jazz. I highly recommend Blue Like Jazz, as I think Larry would as well. It's a fresh view, that causes you to think and laugh (out loud at times) about being a Christian in today's world.
The camera work is amazing in this commercial. I just don't know how they were able to superimpose that guy in place of Phil.
Hope everyone is having a great week. We've got Friday off. Paarrrrttttaaaaayyyyy. Well, not really. I still have to drive to school for our b-ball game.
Larry, I just received my copy of Donald Miller's new Searching for God Knows What. I've only read the first couple of pages, but I think it's going to be as thought provocative and entertaining as Blue Like Jazz. I highly recommend Blue Like Jazz, as I think Larry would as well. It's a fresh view, that causes you to think and laugh (out loud at times) about being a Christian in today's world.
The camera work is amazing in this commercial. I just don't know how they were able to superimpose that guy in place of Phil.
Hope everyone is having a great week. We've got Friday off. Paarrrrttttaaaaayyyyy. Well, not really. I still have to drive to school for our b-ball game.
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Snow Day!!
Well, snow day #2 for this year. Of course, I had already showered and shoveled, but hey, I can't complain. There's actually a chance we could miss school again tomorrow. They're saying the heavy stuff hasn't even gotten here yet. Man, my back hurts already with all the shoveling that's in store. It's kind of good in a way. The 8th graders had a chapter test yesterday, so now I can work on grading those babies. Get out the red pen!! Just kidding, I use purple now after Larry told me how it made students feel bad seeing all the red. I'm not sure how he knows, he probably never had any red on his paper.
Ok Larry, this is the best I could do. The snow wasn't very conducive to making snowballs. Man, missing school is one thing, but shoveling is a nightmare. Thankfully, the neighbor across the street saw my pain and "borrowed" me her snowblower. That's right, here in WI you don't get loaned something, it is borrowed to you. Anyway, it's supposed to keep snowing, but I can't imagine getting another day off from school. I could never be a superintendent. I'd be like, well, they're talking about snow so we should probably cancel school.
Ok Larry, this is the best I could do. The snow wasn't very conducive to making snowballs. Man, missing school is one thing, but shoveling is a nightmare. Thankfully, the neighbor across the street saw my pain and "borrowed" me her snowblower. That's right, here in WI you don't get loaned something, it is borrowed to you. Anyway, it's supposed to keep snowing, but I can't imagine getting another day off from school. I could never be a superintendent. I'd be like, well, they're talking about snow so we should probably cancel school.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
So Long Fellas!
Well...it's finally here. We leave tonight! I was actually able to go out and play 18 today with Sam. I actually didn't play that bad either. I drove the green on a par four and ended up shooting a 91. Temps are in the 70s or 80s out here in LA. It's nice.
I can't believe I won't be seeing you guys for six months. That's so crazy. I just wanted to take a little time to say thanks to Jeremy and Larry for bringing their families out to see us in Huntsville. I know Phil and James would have done the same had you been in town.
Don't forget to check our blog regularly and keep me up to date on email. And please feel free to start planning an Auburn trip for the fall!
Take care!
I can't believe I won't be seeing you guys for six months. That's so crazy. I just wanted to take a little time to say thanks to Jeremy and Larry for bringing their families out to see us in Huntsville. I know Phil and James would have done the same had you been in town.
Don't forget to check our blog regularly and keep me up to date on email. And please feel free to start planning an Auburn trip for the fall!
Take care!
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Crime Stoppers
Well, things have been quiet on the blog lately. I just spoke with Boner and they were leaving Cece's Dad's house on their way to the Grand Canyon. Pretty crazy. Sounds like you guys had a good time at the send off party.
I figured I needed to share my experience on Thursday night. Being a small school, the teachers are required to work at the extra-curricular events, e.g. basketball games, track meets, etc. Well, Thursday night I was selling tickets to the girls basketball game. Typcially, these are fairly uneventful events. Well, just after the third quarter started, three students from the other school come through the door. They stop at the table where I was sitting and ask if they still had to pay to get into the game. For the record, it's $2 for students. I said, yes, up until the 4th quarter you have to pay. I don't necessarily agree with this, but the rules are the rules. Anyway, they are obviously disgusted and say that they don't have the money. So I said, well, just sit over there until the 4th quarter. Now, during this exchange I also noticed that they hadn't been drinking coke, both by the smell and the way they were acting. So, they turn to leave and of course make a scene as they go out the front door.
About 5-7 minutes go by, when one of the guys comes back through the door pulling out his $2 ready to pay to go in. I ask about his buddies and he says he doen't know what they are doing. Figuring they are up to no good, I keep an eye down the side hallway, when sure enough here they come. They had snuck in through side door and were coming in through a side entrance. I couldn't get up to stop them because I was the only one at the table with a couple hundred bucks right there. So I finally get the Athletic Director and notify him of what happened. So we go in the gym and find the guys. By this point, the local police officer who is at the game is also involved. So they take them out of the gym and to the front of the school and right away he can tell they had been drinking. Well, of course now the kids are pleading there case, saying here's my $2, can I just pay to get in. Too late my friend, the cop gets his breathalizer and two of them blew a 0.08. So to end this story, they were issued citations and there parents were called to come get them from close to an hour away.
I feel like I did the right thing, but I hate having to do stuff like that. The crazy thing is, if they had snuck in from the beginning, I might not have said anything, but the fact that I had talked with them and told them they had to pay kind of tee'd me off.
My basketball team is having a rough season. We are now 2-11. We had a 3 point lead in the 4th quarter last night and couldn't hold on. I had a guy who didn't get in the game, which I feel horrible about. It's tough at the freshman level to balance trying to win and getting everyone some playing time. This is even a tougher situation because the student is from Germany (foreign exchange student) and had never played organize basketball before. I feel for him, but he just doesn't know what to do when he gets out there. Still, this group of guys has been fun to work with. They are respectful and fun to be around. Ultimately, that is the fun part.
Well, sounds like everyone is doing well. I'll be glad win Feb. is over and I can start thinking about Spring.
I figured I needed to share my experience on Thursday night. Being a small school, the teachers are required to work at the extra-curricular events, e.g. basketball games, track meets, etc. Well, Thursday night I was selling tickets to the girls basketball game. Typcially, these are fairly uneventful events. Well, just after the third quarter started, three students from the other school come through the door. They stop at the table where I was sitting and ask if they still had to pay to get into the game. For the record, it's $2 for students. I said, yes, up until the 4th quarter you have to pay. I don't necessarily agree with this, but the rules are the rules. Anyway, they are obviously disgusted and say that they don't have the money. So I said, well, just sit over there until the 4th quarter. Now, during this exchange I also noticed that they hadn't been drinking coke, both by the smell and the way they were acting. So, they turn to leave and of course make a scene as they go out the front door.
About 5-7 minutes go by, when one of the guys comes back through the door pulling out his $2 ready to pay to go in. I ask about his buddies and he says he doen't know what they are doing. Figuring they are up to no good, I keep an eye down the side hallway, when sure enough here they come. They had snuck in through side door and were coming in through a side entrance. I couldn't get up to stop them because I was the only one at the table with a couple hundred bucks right there. So I finally get the Athletic Director and notify him of what happened. So we go in the gym and find the guys. By this point, the local police officer who is at the game is also involved. So they take them out of the gym and to the front of the school and right away he can tell they had been drinking. Well, of course now the kids are pleading there case, saying here's my $2, can I just pay to get in. Too late my friend, the cop gets his breathalizer and two of them blew a 0.08. So to end this story, they were issued citations and there parents were called to come get them from close to an hour away.
I feel like I did the right thing, but I hate having to do stuff like that. The crazy thing is, if they had snuck in from the beginning, I might not have said anything, but the fact that I had talked with them and told them they had to pay kind of tee'd me off.
My basketball team is having a rough season. We are now 2-11. We had a 3 point lead in the 4th quarter last night and couldn't hold on. I had a guy who didn't get in the game, which I feel horrible about. It's tough at the freshman level to balance trying to win and getting everyone some playing time. This is even a tougher situation because the student is from Germany (foreign exchange student) and had never played organize basketball before. I feel for him, but he just doesn't know what to do when he gets out there. Still, this group of guys has been fun to work with. They are respectful and fun to be around. Ultimately, that is the fun part.
Well, sounds like everyone is doing well. I'll be glad win Feb. is over and I can start thinking about Spring.
Thursday, February 09, 2006
More for My Case
Check out the new Adam Sandler/Kevin James movie. This may be the big break I'm looking for. Why did they choose the name LARRY for a hetero posing as a homo?
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