Two nights ago, Emmie and I fell asleep downstairs.
We were in luck. We woke up a little bit after midnight. Just in time to see the NBA game of the year.
We saw the Boston Celtics playing in Oakland against the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors had not lost at home this season and are an incredible team. They were riding a 54 game home winning streak.
Then, it happened. The Celtics, who have played the Warriors close for the past two years, played a typical tough defensive game. They are a team on the rise who play a fast tempo, small basketball. On this night, the played even tougher than usual...and they did the unthinkable (at least it was when the game started).
They beat the Warriors 109-106....amazing! And luckily, we woke up to see it.
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Sunday, March 27, 2016
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
The One With the Wild Saturday
Saturday was a wild day.
About as wild as I have ever encountered. What a whirlwind.
It started with the realization that Molly, our lovely and awesome cat, would probably not last the day. We had to check in with the vets to see if there was anything we could do, then we tried our best to ensure her final day was as wonderful as it could be. We hope it was for her. We will miss you Molly.
Along with that, I had two plays to help with behind the scenes, which took me out of the house around 11:30. Emmie was helping with a school auction, so she had to deliver food early (I cleaned out the car) before returning later.
Before our first show started at 1:00, I found out the Kiff got sick all over Emmie and he was down for the count the rest of the day...she figured it was only a matter of time that she would get sick, too (she was right).
She had to zip over to the auction while I worked the play. In between shows, I called, only to find out from Bri that Molly had indeed passed (Bri found her) and that Kiff was still sick. In the interim, it turned out he lost a tooth.
As this was happening, I had to take care of a bird that careened into my mother's house - where I checked in between shows. I also learned that I had become a Great Uncle for the second time. Zoinks.
I returned for another show then zipped home. I popped in to get dressed for the auction (it was an 80s theme) and make sure Molly was taken care off.
Then, I hopped off to the auction, which was a blast (very 80s) and we stayed to help clean up. After, we popped in for a short coalition before wrapping up the day at 1:00.
Wow...all in all quite a day.
About as wild as I have ever encountered. What a whirlwind.
It started with the realization that Molly, our lovely and awesome cat, would probably not last the day. We had to check in with the vets to see if there was anything we could do, then we tried our best to ensure her final day was as wonderful as it could be. We hope it was for her. We will miss you Molly.
Along with that, I had two plays to help with behind the scenes, which took me out of the house around 11:30. Emmie was helping with a school auction, so she had to deliver food early (I cleaned out the car) before returning later.
Before our first show started at 1:00, I found out the Kiff got sick all over Emmie and he was down for the count the rest of the day...she figured it was only a matter of time that she would get sick, too (she was right).
She had to zip over to the auction while I worked the play. In between shows, I called, only to find out from Bri that Molly had indeed passed (Bri found her) and that Kiff was still sick. In the interim, it turned out he lost a tooth.
As this was happening, I had to take care of a bird that careened into my mother's house - where I checked in between shows. I also learned that I had become a Great Uncle for the second time. Zoinks.
I returned for another show then zipped home. I popped in to get dressed for the auction (it was an 80s theme) and make sure Molly was taken care off.
Then, I hopped off to the auction, which was a blast (very 80s) and we stayed to help clean up. After, we popped in for a short coalition before wrapping up the day at 1:00.
Wow...all in all quite a day.
Saturday, March 19, 2016
The One With St. Patrick's Day
Ahhh,
another St. Patrick's Day was upon us.
Always a lot of fun. And so many things from a sister and brother - in - law anniversary to a great nephew's birthday.
Now, on the actual day, we had play practice at school. However, we did manage to do the corn beef and cabbage days earlier to remember the day.
Here is wishing everyone a top o' the morning and days with the wind at their backs.
another St. Patrick's Day was upon us.
Always a lot of fun. And so many things from a sister and brother - in - law anniversary to a great nephew's birthday.
Now, on the actual day, we had play practice at school. However, we did manage to do the corn beef and cabbage days earlier to remember the day.
Here is wishing everyone a top o' the morning and days with the wind at their backs.
Sunday, March 6, 2016
The One With the Late Snow
We had one of those days with late snow the other day.
I always like those days.
It is a reminder that March comes in like a lion...though it did make for a wild Friday ride home.
Yet, later this week it should be nearly 70°F.
I always like those days.
It is a reminder that March comes in like a lion...though it did make for a wild Friday ride home.
Yet, later this week it should be nearly 70°F.
Sunday, February 28, 2016
The One With The Science Fair
This past week, Bri and Kiff had their science fairs at school. What an amazing experience. It is the first time that either of them participated in a science fair and it definitely harkened back to an earlier time in my own life when I loved science fairs. I can still remember those fifth through eighth grade science fairs that dominated my life.
Bri decided to answer the question "How do lungs work?" She and Emmie made a poster complete with a diagram, as well as tips on lung health and words to know. She make a take home book, a coloring sheet, and even had a model lung made out of a plastic water jug that showed how the lungs worked.
Kiff's science fair was "How do stars form?" Although he had to be coaxed a little bit more to do it, he had fun. He and I put together a display that showed how stars form, the different size stars, and the life cycle of a star. It included a chart will real pictures and his pictures. Along with this we made styrofoam models of a blue giant, medium start, and red dwarf.
Overall, Bri said it was "fun, cool, neat, love projects"
Kiff said, "Liked it."
I am sure they cannot wait until next year.
Sunday, February 21, 2016
The One With the BC Hockey Game
The women played against the Providence Friars. They had a fairly tight game when we arrived in between the first and second period, holding a 2-1 score. However, we saw them score four goals in the second period and another in the third. Wow!
Bri and Kiff really enjoyed the game and asked a ton of questions. Bri did feel bad for the Friars because of the final score, but they thoroughly enjoyed the event.
The only disappointment - BC now charges for parking in the garage.
Really! Really, like you need that extra money.
But we capped the night off with a trip to the Outback. A great way to end a long week.
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