Tuesday, August 31, 2010

school suplies

Can you believe what it cost for school supplies? I just spent 90 dollars on Josh for his ,Chelsea's was 80 dollars.Now they did get new back packs to but still that's a lot of money.After new school clothes ,shoes etc... the amount will be closing in on a thousand dollars.That's crazy! I hope I find a job soon.

Monday, August 30, 2010

tubing at the lake

On Sunday afternoon me and the kids went to my buddy's house to go swimming and tubing on the lake.It was 94 degrees and the sweat was just pouring off you.So we loaded up on the pontoon boat and all ten of us motored off across the lake to the deep hole,which is about fifty feet deep and set anchor.We all dove and jumped in to the most refreshing water I ever felt.After and hour or so of swimming around it was time to go back to the dock and trade in the pontoon to the master craft ski boat too due some tubing.Man we had 4 tubes tied on with 5 kids being pulled behind the boat,me and Chelsea sat in the boat while Josh and his 4 buddy's had a ball getting zipped around the lake and occasionally getting flung off.It was one of the highlights of the summer for sure and having fun with my kids is what its all about.

Friday, August 27, 2010

Indian's go down hard !

Yes yesterday was Josh's first game which he didnt get to play(that sucks),and which he should have.The Indians starters played horrible and scored only once while the other team scored 4 times.It was a beat down on the Indians until 5 minutes to go when the coach got his head out of his but and put in the 2nd string line which scored in 3 plays.The 2nd string defense stopped there drive in 4 and out,the 2nd string offense returned again and drove the ball down the field and the clock ran out with the score 28 to 14. I hope the coach can clear his obscured mine that big is not always better and playing only 12 kids when you have 42 might makes some sense to keep fresh kids on the field.Its very hard for me not to burst out and voice my opinion at the game which I didnt yesterday,but if they are coached like that again look out!

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Indian football

The freshman team has its first game tomorrow at 4 pm at home.They will be playing Jefferson which is out of the Detroit area I think.My son Joshua is playing right guard and is the #2 or 3 guy in that position which they have 5 kids total at right guard.I hope he gets to play but its not looking good,at practice today only the # 1's were running plays.Its suppose to be a beautiful day tomorrow and it will be great to go out as a family and root Josh and the Indians on.GOOOOOOOOOO Indians !!!!!

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

computer blues

Well if anyone has kids you know how they love their video games,but it so happens computers and internet video games do not always get along.That evil web kens web site took out 2 of my laptops this past week.My daughter loves playing games there but as of now and forever no more.I dont understand why people would want to harm you computers,there are some people in this world that will be going to a bad place when their time is up on earth.So hopefully from here on my computers will be up and running with no one allowed to play games on them.Thats what the wii and the playstation 3 are for right.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

little fish

Yesterday me and the kids went to the community center pond to do a little fishing.It was a nice sunny day and the tempeture was a pleasent 83 degrees the water was calm and clear.Now when you go shore fishing especialy at this place your not looking for the state record fish ,just action and boy did we get some. Right off the bat as soon as the worm hit the water FISH ON ! Yeah sure the fish was only 4 inches long ,but hey kids have a lot more fun when there reeling them fish in no matter what the size.After a hour or so we were out of worms and the fishing had slowed down,the kids had a blast. I loved to see my kids having fun and smiling,laughing this was surely one of the best times of the summer and were coming back neck time with more worms.

Friday, August 13, 2010

qualifying day

At 10 am this morning me and the family pulled into one of the fastest nascar tracks on the circuit,MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY.Yes at our household we are NASCAR FANS,each one in the family has their favorite drivers and we hollar and hoot when they come around. Its big fun hearing them engines scream past us smelling the gear lube and racing fuel theres nothing like big time racing. But my goodness it was soooo hotttt today you just felt the sun cooking you like and egg in a skillet.We toughed it out for and hour in the grandstands and called it.I dont know if its because im getting old or what,but real hot weather doesnt agree with me anymore.WOW it was hot !So we did our walk around the track seen the souvinier trailers and trucked it back home to the air condition to watch it on tv.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

nascar

This weekend the BIG BOYS roll in to the IRISH HILLS at Michigan International Speedway.Yep Nascar is racing Sunday and the heat is turning up a notch as 200,000 fans come up to see some great racing.Friday is the day me and the family go up to watch qualifying,which the track is just 20 minutes away.Kids can get in free and adults is only 10 bucks each,that is a awesome low buck event to see the biggest names in racing and here them 800 plus horsepower motors scream at 200 miles per hour.It supposed to be in the 90's all weekend and high humidity also,so the cold beverages will going down real good,and the grill will be popping off some fine brats,burgers and some of my famous t bone steaks! COLD BEER,GREAT FOOD,AND FAST CARS THATS A RECIPE FOR A GREAT AFTERNOON.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

football practice is offical

Its offical football practice has begun ! Monday was the first offical day with helmets and contact.42 kids are on the freshman team with Josh at 5 foot 3 tall the 3rd shortest on the team. Every player weighs in before practice and Josh tipped the scales at 152 pounds,after practice which was 3 hours long Josh and the rest of the team weighed in again.This time Josh came in at 150 pounds. The purpose of weighing in before and after practice is to maintain or increase their weight.Of course you should be lighter after practice, but the next practice back to where you started or more. The coaches told the parents and the kids eat ,and eat a lot while drinking 1 to 2 gallons of water per day.Hopefully for Josh he can cut about 20 pounds and be quicker we will see how it gos.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

mr mom

Well as i am currently unemployed the everyday chores and cooking keeps me as busy as I could eve want. You never realize how much there is to do,I really tip my hat to any parent that stays home to raise the family.ITS A FULL TIME JOB!I know I could probably due a little more cooking but WOW were is the time. I just know it would be wonderful to have maid,wouldnt it! Maybe someday we all kind have the taste of the good life.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

parent meeting

Just yesterday we had the annual parent football meeting for this years Indian Football.Last year it was 100 dollars to play ,this year 165 dollars . WOW ! I cant believe this,how can family's afford this.Not to mention Josh has to sell twenty athletic cards that are twenty dollars each, and also purchase 25 to 50 dollar fan booster stuff. Where to does it stop ! Every time you turn it's more money, is this like this every where? On another note talking to Josh's coach before the meeting,he said Josh is a hard worker and gives 110 percent on the practice field he just wish's he was taller he;s 5 foot 3. Josh's team has 42 kids and 35 are bigger than him,but no one gives any more effort than him.Hopefully he will get playing time.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

summer time blues

Back on May 11Th I had lost my job due to my plant closing.Until today Ive been upbeat and optimistic that a good job would present itself.Today however for whatever reason Ive been feeling down and restless,Ive been doing lots of things with the kids to stay busy and putting in resumes when someone is hiring.I guess because Ive heard from no one on the resumes Ive put in I'm getting uneasy about my situation.I'll just keep praying and keeping the faith in God and I know things will turn out right.