Friday, October 12, 2007
Competition
Congratulations Bridget! I know that there must have been lots of very competitive players. You did really well!
Magda had her first regatta of the season and rowed well with her crew, beating their perennial rivals Trinity College and the 2nd varsity boat from Mt. Holyoke. She was really happy with their performance. It was a beautiful day. We carried in a picnic with Grandpa G and Grandma J, found an amazing table almost on the river and had a great day.
I have attached photos which illustrate the only problem at the regatta. One team launched a blatantly illegal boat! It was like a Nascar Shake and Bake!
Magda had her first regatta of the season and rowed well with her crew, beating their perennial rivals Trinity College and the 2nd varsity boat from Mt. Holyoke. She was really happy with their performance. It was a beautiful day. We carried in a picnic with Grandpa G and Grandma J, found an amazing table almost on the river and had a great day.
I have attached photos which illustrate the only problem at the regatta. One team launched a blatantly illegal boat! It was like a Nascar Shake and Bake!
Thursday, October 11, 2007
By now some of you know that Bridget finished 10th at the State Meet. That was her goal, so she was happy. She shot an 84 the first day and and 88 the second. On her first nine she was shooting even par until the 9th hole, when she hit one out of bounds, then three putted for a nine. She had been playing with the top 3 girls and then got put with higher scorers for the second day. They were pretty erratic so there were lots of delays for finding lost balls for the other kids. She lost her focus, got mad, lost her confidence and shot mostly bogeys to end with a 45. We were all worried that if she didn't snap out of it, she would do badly on the second nine. We all tried to get her to look at what was happening, but she was pretty unreachable. Colin had joined us by that point and even he couldn't get to her. They had a break in play and she was able to eat some lunch and change her attitude, so she was able to go back out and play confidently. By then the wind had become a huge factor, so all the girls scored higher, but she finished well with a 43. Her goal was to try to shoot under 80 in competition but that didn't happen.
It was really hot on Sunday and Monday which made it harder on everyone. We had a brief period of rain on Monday and then it cooled off for Tuesday. We were all so tired every night from walking all those miles up and down the hills that we hit the hay pretty early. It was pretty exciting, too. The #1 girl that Bridget played with on Monday shot a 69, which is phenomenal. She hit out of a very deep sand trap and the ball went into the cup for a birdie. Fun to watch and a very nice girl.
So, we are back to normal again. Bridget and I got to a yoga class tonight and its been awhile and we were pretty sore from all the walking. I am sure we will be sorer tomorrow. Colin is coming home this weekend which will be fun. We saw him a couple times when he could tear himself away from his classes and he was pretty envious that Bridget got to State and he never did. There were coaches from alot of schools walking around watching the girls play. Several of them talked to us about Bridget, but who knows where that will go.
We heard that Mom and Dad enjoyed the East Coast trip and the chance to see grandchildren. We are glad that everyone is doing so well. Have a few more things to do tonight, but wanted to share all the details. Love to everyone, Susan
It was really hot on Sunday and Monday which made it harder on everyone. We had a brief period of rain on Monday and then it cooled off for Tuesday. We were all so tired every night from walking all those miles up and down the hills that we hit the hay pretty early. It was pretty exciting, too. The #1 girl that Bridget played with on Monday shot a 69, which is phenomenal. She hit out of a very deep sand trap and the ball went into the cup for a birdie. Fun to watch and a very nice girl.
So, we are back to normal again. Bridget and I got to a yoga class tonight and its been awhile and we were pretty sore from all the walking. I am sure we will be sorer tomorrow. Colin is coming home this weekend which will be fun. We saw him a couple times when he could tear himself away from his classes and he was pretty envious that Bridget got to State and he never did. There were coaches from alot of schools walking around watching the girls play. Several of them talked to us about Bridget, but who knows where that will go.
We heard that Mom and Dad enjoyed the East Coast trip and the chance to see grandchildren. We are glad that everyone is doing so well. Have a few more things to do tonight, but wanted to share all the details. Love to everyone, Susan
Friday, October 5, 2007
Freya
What a nice way to start my morning! She is growing up so fast and of course appears to be very smart and totally adorable! Thanks for sending the video Casey. Pictures are great, but the videos really capture alot more.
We're home for a couple days trying to catch up before heading to Madison for three days. We were all complaining about feeling pretty overwhelmed with everything that's going on. The forecast is for rain on Monday and Tuesday which we hope isn't true. Jay took the boat out yesterday, boo hoo, and the weather is going to be great this weekend, but things are going to be very crazy and probably cold by the time we get a chance to get at it again. We can still go out in the paddle boat if we get time.
Good luck with your campaign, Casey. I am sure you will do a great job.
Glad you will be able to go to Denver at Thanksgiving. We will probably be asleep if things keep up.
Thanks for the update, Domi. It sure sounds like you are at home at Vassar. That is great to hear.
Off to the salt mine! Susan
We're home for a couple days trying to catch up before heading to Madison for three days. We were all complaining about feeling pretty overwhelmed with everything that's going on. The forecast is for rain on Monday and Tuesday which we hope isn't true. Jay took the boat out yesterday, boo hoo, and the weather is going to be great this weekend, but things are going to be very crazy and probably cold by the time we get a chance to get at it again. We can still go out in the paddle boat if we get time.
Good luck with your campaign, Casey. I am sure you will do a great job.
Glad you will be able to go to Denver at Thanksgiving. We will probably be asleep if things keep up.
Thanks for the update, Domi. It sure sounds like you are at home at Vassar. That is great to hear.
Off to the salt mine! Susan
Thursday, October 4, 2007
More YouTube Stardom
You'll get a crick in your neck, as I cannot seem to get the video to stay rotated when I upload it, but here's the latest of Freya. She's showing a lot of interest in her potty lately, so I'm guessing potty training may not be too far away. She has gone from just wanting to sit on her potty with her clothes on, to now wanting to take off her pants and diaper and then sitting on the potty.
Sorry for the video being on its side.
Here's the video.
Sorry for the video being on its side.
Here's the video.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
You slapped your mother?!?!
Hey all,
Sorry it’s been so long since I’ve done an update; my life has been completely crazy. Since I’ve last written my Director’s Workshop has performed (it’s on youtube, you can watch it here if you want: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SkBV4CWMjA&feature=PlayList&p=65993DFE251EF6DE&index=8), and I’m already rehearsing for The Tempest.
I’m 18 now, YAY!!!! Not that it feels that different, tho I did go out and buy a lottery ticket and I won $1. WOOHOO!!!! It was exhilarating. And my birthday was incredibly fun! Very, very busy, but a bunch of my friends and I went out to dinner and it was delicious and very enjoyable. A great quote from the night went like this:
Bianca: Have you ever had those conversations where you just want to slap your mother?
*stunned silence*
Me: Um, even if I had, that's not really something most people would admit to. But it's hilarious and I'm totally putting it in my quote book!
Andi: OH! I did that one summer, and it was one of the most amazing, important decisions of my life!
Me: You slapped your mother?!?!?!?!
....No, she meant she started a quote book. But it reminded me of "You shoot Asian children?!?!" and I laughed.
I got some great presents, too, like a digital camera, a beautiful necklace, and a beta fish from my friends. They named it “Yahtzee”, which I think is quite clever and funny.
My mom visited for the weekend, which was really fun! And she brought me 4 pounds of Wisconsin cheese that my friends and I are enjoying very much. I’ve gotten to introduce a lot of people to their first Wisconsin cheese, and they are all appropriately impressed. It has made me realize just how much I know about cheese, and how completely useless that is unless you REALLY want to label yourself as the crazy hick Midwesterner.
Speaking of labels, “coasties” are called “hipsters” here, which I found interesting. However, because I am not always the brightest person in the world, while talking to someone FROM the East Coast (tho not a true “coastie”) who was explaining the term to me I said “oh, so a coastie?” and she was, mockingly, offended. Still, prolly not a good term to whip out….
I have tons of homework all the time, for example I have 1 final project, 2 papers, and at least one test next week. And that’s pretty regular. Which is why I haven’t written in a while.
I guess the only other really exciting thing to report is that I may join the Varsity Fencing Team. I really want to, but it’s a huge time commitment and I’d like to be able to eat, sleep, and study sometimes… the coach has already offered an option where I’d only come to practice twice a week, instead of the four times that is usually required, but even that conflicts with choir and/or work. So I’m not really sure what I’m gonna do.
I miss you all!!!
Domino
Sorry it’s been so long since I’ve done an update; my life has been completely crazy. Since I’ve last written my Director’s Workshop has performed (it’s on youtube, you can watch it here if you want: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SkBV4CWMjA&feature=PlayList&p=65993DFE251EF6DE&index=8), and I’m already rehearsing for The Tempest.
I’m 18 now, YAY!!!! Not that it feels that different, tho I did go out and buy a lottery ticket and I won $1. WOOHOO!!!! It was exhilarating. And my birthday was incredibly fun! Very, very busy, but a bunch of my friends and I went out to dinner and it was delicious and very enjoyable. A great quote from the night went like this:
Bianca: Have you ever had those conversations where you just want to slap your mother?
*stunned silence*
Me: Um, even if I had, that's not really something most people would admit to. But it's hilarious and I'm totally putting it in my quote book!
Andi: OH! I did that one summer, and it was one of the most amazing, important decisions of my life!
Me: You slapped your mother?!?!?!?!
....No, she meant she started a quote book. But it reminded me of "You shoot Asian children?!?!" and I laughed.
I got some great presents, too, like a digital camera, a beautiful necklace, and a beta fish from my friends. They named it “Yahtzee”, which I think is quite clever and funny.
My mom visited for the weekend, which was really fun! And she brought me 4 pounds of Wisconsin cheese that my friends and I are enjoying very much. I’ve gotten to introduce a lot of people to their first Wisconsin cheese, and they are all appropriately impressed. It has made me realize just how much I know about cheese, and how completely useless that is unless you REALLY want to label yourself as the crazy hick Midwesterner.
Speaking of labels, “coasties” are called “hipsters” here, which I found interesting. However, because I am not always the brightest person in the world, while talking to someone FROM the East Coast (tho not a true “coastie”) who was explaining the term to me I said “oh, so a coastie?” and she was, mockingly, offended. Still, prolly not a good term to whip out….
I have tons of homework all the time, for example I have 1 final project, 2 papers, and at least one test next week. And that’s pretty regular. Which is why I haven’t written in a while.
I guess the only other really exciting thing to report is that I may join the Varsity Fencing Team. I really want to, but it’s a huge time commitment and I’d like to be able to eat, sleep, and study sometimes… the coach has already offered an option where I’d only come to practice twice a week, instead of the four times that is usually required, but even that conflicts with choir and/or work. So I’m not really sure what I’m gonna do.
I miss you all!!!
Domino
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
A little Octoberfest for Gma&Gpa in the next week
Happy Fall to all of you-----
Must begin by thanking Casey and Matt for sending their news and the great picture of Freya and the
"kitchens" we had seen her greet when we went to the
farm with them. So pleased, too, with the report on Freya's progress at Montessori school. It was good to have the phone visit with Matt with additional details.
Glad he, Casey and Freya will have a nice Thanksgiving
break in Arvada. Good luck, Casey, on your job pursuit.
Bridget called late this afternoon from Green Bay where she had just completed the regional golf meet. She finished in second place and gained a spot in the state tourney which will be played next weekend
in Madison. It was an exciting call for all of us , we
believe!
We are off in the morning for some more "grand-daughter" experiences. Praying that there will be perfect weather on the Housatonic River near New Haven, CT where we hope to be able to see Magdalena
row in a big regatta. Should be with Lyn, Kevin and
Declan by Thursday evening and then drive with them
early Saturday to the regatta. There won't be much opportunity to visit with Magdalena because she will
be involved, but Kevin believes we will have some time to see her before her 2 PM event if not afterward.
Saturday night we will drive to a motel in Danbury, CT which is fairly close to Domino at Vassar in Poughkeep-sie. Her schedule is open enough that we can spend some time with her before she has a play rehearsal--
probably, "The Tempest". We are looking forward to
being with both of these young women in their
surroundings!
Sunday evening should find us back in South Orange.
We will have to start home on Monday as Grandma is
involved with a series of physical therapy sessions for
some left shoulder discomfort, and the fifth is on Wednesday morning, 10/10. She is already feeling
relief, so does want to conclude the treatment as soon
as possible.
I was in Baraboo last week for a retired educators' meeting and had a visit at Melkas for a few minutes with them and learned some of the details of Alex's job at Christmas Mountain where he with the Time Share program. Learned from David in a call that Charile now has an important spot with a school drum group.
Kevin told us last night that we might be able to hear Declan with a music group on Friday night. Colin did well enough in a golf event that his team won a trip to play in another golf activity in Las Vegas. So this
blog submissiom isn't just about granddaughters!
Grateful, too, for the recent blog additions by Michele and Susan. There have been calls from both of them this week, too.
The Thanksgiving get-together for those of you who will be in Arvada will be something for which we can all be especially thankful!!
Grandma has already told some of you what we have arranged to do on the day after Thanksgiving. It is to be a trip to France for about 13 days where we will have a 9 day river cruise on the Rhone from Lyon to Arles (about 250 miles) and then a 3 night extension at a hotel in Aix-en-Provence where we will do some local touring, as there will be at various city stops along the river. We will fly round trip on Air France from O'Hare to Paris; a flight on then to Lyon. Returning we will fly back to Paris from Marseilles early enough on 12/4 to be back in Chicago that afternoon. This package is provided by the same company we were with 2 years ago, Grand Circle Tours.
Love and prayers, Grandma and Grandpa
Must begin by thanking Casey and Matt for sending their news and the great picture of Freya and the
"kitchens" we had seen her greet when we went to the
farm with them. So pleased, too, with the report on Freya's progress at Montessori school. It was good to have the phone visit with Matt with additional details.
Glad he, Casey and Freya will have a nice Thanksgiving
break in Arvada. Good luck, Casey, on your job pursuit.
Bridget called late this afternoon from Green Bay where she had just completed the regional golf meet. She finished in second place and gained a spot in the state tourney which will be played next weekend
in Madison. It was an exciting call for all of us , we
believe!
We are off in the morning for some more "grand-daughter" experiences. Praying that there will be perfect weather on the Housatonic River near New Haven, CT where we hope to be able to see Magdalena
row in a big regatta. Should be with Lyn, Kevin and
Declan by Thursday evening and then drive with them
early Saturday to the regatta. There won't be much opportunity to visit with Magdalena because she will
be involved, but Kevin believes we will have some time to see her before her 2 PM event if not afterward.
Saturday night we will drive to a motel in Danbury, CT which is fairly close to Domino at Vassar in Poughkeep-sie. Her schedule is open enough that we can spend some time with her before she has a play rehearsal--
probably, "The Tempest". We are looking forward to
being with both of these young women in their
surroundings!
Sunday evening should find us back in South Orange.
We will have to start home on Monday as Grandma is
involved with a series of physical therapy sessions for
some left shoulder discomfort, and the fifth is on Wednesday morning, 10/10. She is already feeling
relief, so does want to conclude the treatment as soon
as possible.
I was in Baraboo last week for a retired educators' meeting and had a visit at Melkas for a few minutes with them and learned some of the details of Alex's job at Christmas Mountain where he with the Time Share program. Learned from David in a call that Charile now has an important spot with a school drum group.
Kevin told us last night that we might be able to hear Declan with a music group on Friday night. Colin did well enough in a golf event that his team won a trip to play in another golf activity in Las Vegas. So this
blog submissiom isn't just about granddaughters!
Grateful, too, for the recent blog additions by Michele and Susan. There have been calls from both of them this week, too.
The Thanksgiving get-together for those of you who will be in Arvada will be something for which we can all be especially thankful!!
Grandma has already told some of you what we have arranged to do on the day after Thanksgiving. It is to be a trip to France for about 13 days where we will have a 9 day river cruise on the Rhone from Lyon to Arles (about 250 miles) and then a 3 night extension at a hotel in Aix-en-Provence where we will do some local touring, as there will be at various city stops along the river. We will fly round trip on Air France from O'Hare to Paris; a flight on then to Lyon. Returning we will fly back to Paris from Marseilles early enough on 12/4 to be back in Chicago that afternoon. This package is provided by the same company we were with 2 years ago, Grand Circle Tours.
Love and prayers, Grandma and Grandpa
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