Gimme a V!!

Last night, the good husband took the good daughter into Urgent Care to get a last minute Sports Physical.
Volleyball tryouts start TODAY! I know it's going to be more competitive this year; more people will be cut then ever (the school's attendance has doubled!). Last year was Isabel's first year playing - I hope she makes it again!!

Please cross your fingers and toes and eyeballs!!

Isabel - Volley Girl

WARNING: TOO MANY PICTURES of pretty much the SAME THING.

Oh well. I am proud of her!

Today was her second game - it was home and I was parked right on the front bleacher.

ACTION SHOT!!
Look at her go!

(man, I wish I had a better camera!)

During the Varsity game, Isabel was picked to be line guard. Doesn't she look super official in that green..."thing"? :)



The Patriot's are 2 and 0.

Next game is next Tuesday!!

Something New...

Isabel called me right after she got to school...
The new Volleyball team rosters were up.

SHE MADE THE TEAM!!

They have an "A" team and a "B" team (basically Varsity and JV)... Isa made the B team. Which I think is FANTASTIC for someone who hasn't played before! She has a natural ability, that one!

Isabel was kind of sad that a few of her friends didn't make the team... I agree.
But I am just soooo glad Isa did!!

She just DOUBLED our chances at a college scholarship - TWO SPORTS now! lol... ;)

Oh, Isabelllll....

My daughter has become one of "those" girls. You know, the FB profile pic of herself in the mirror, using her cell phone, making a face and perhaps a peace sign with her fingers.

I'd be bummed out that she gave in so easily (or that she's growing up too quickly) but - hot dayum, what little you can see if it - my living and dining room look GREAT in the background of the reflection.

P.S. I stole these pictures from her FB page.

I hope she doesn't sue me.

:)

P.S.S. Volleyball tryouts begin today. Exciting stuff!

Summer Nights

Seriously... I love summer nights. My fondest memories of my teenage years were when I lived in Ft. Knox, Kentucky. My friends and I would stay out late, either "walking the block" (don't take that the wrong way, it was so rated G. Okay, maybe PG-13), or hanging out in front of our house.

I've always wanted that for my kids - to have a place they can hang out at, stay out late and talk with their friends. Our neighborhood is able to offer that.  I've mentioned a few million times, we have a park and basketball court right in front of our house. I love being able to sit outside and watch the kids, or peek my head out to call them in when I need them for something.

Alex and Isabel asked if they could go out again tonight to play some ball. I obliged; after all, The Voice was on, Nic was asleep and Marcos was working beside me on the couch.

In that first picture... that third person that doesn't belong to me?! I wonder if that's the sudden interest in hanging out late at the park. lol...  Her name is Krystal, she's the niece of our new neighbor - she visits quite often! She's the same age as Alex, yet her and Isabel get along too.

Hey - if they are out doing something active, instead of staying couped up playing video games or Facebooking, then I am all for it!

'sides... that's why momma has the house in front of the park and a camera! =)
I know ALL the tricks!