This past week has been overcast, dreary, and rainy. The gloomy, wet days were just a taster for the thunderstorm we had last night. Lightning streaked across the sky, and thunder boomed all night long. Rain and a bit of hail came down in torrents, drenching all the toys we had left outside and destroying plants.
~ I don't mind thunderstorms. In fact, I rather enjoy falling asleep with rain pouring on the roof and thunder shaking the foundations of the Earth (as long as there's a roof above my head and I'm underneath a warm blanket). Luke is quite the opposite. He covered his ears the entire night, and constantly asked us, "Is there going to be a tornado?"~
While the kids slept, my parents discovered that our basement was soaked. They stayed up until 3:30 ripping all the carpet out to protect it from the water seeping in from outside. Good job, guys!
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Last Track Meet
Sadly, this track and field season has come to an end, but not without the city meet, which took place on Thrusday.
The meet was for varsity runners only, so obivously I was extremely nervous (and I didn't really want to compete). However, I was feeling really confident about long jump, my best event, because I had recently changed my mark to 79 feet, which was producing much better results.
The city meet is so huge that there's time trials for the 100 meter and hurdles. I finished third in the preliminary round, and then came in third again in the finals. I improved my 100 meter time significantly, and I also jumped 13 feet, 5.5 inches in long jump, a new personal best. Long jump was by far my most successful event. I actually finished first!
I waited about an hour, and then came the 200. I finished third again, and unfortunately did not improve my time (I was .2 seconds from beating my record). Immediately after the 200 was the 4x100 relay. Our relay team is not the best, and we finished fifth. We weren't too disappointed though, because we improved our time by six seconds!
Also, Nathan smashed his 1600 time, and came .2 seconds from setting a new school record for the mile. Sadly, we won't have him next year. I have a feeling our cross country team is going to suffer.
After the meet, we went to Pizza Hut to celebrate a great season. Coach handed out ribbons and medals, and I filled up my corkboard greatly!
GO CRUSADERS!
The meet was for varsity runners only, so obivously I was extremely nervous (and I didn't really want to compete). However, I was feeling really confident about long jump, my best event, because I had recently changed my mark to 79 feet, which was producing much better results.
The city meet is so huge that there's time trials for the 100 meter and hurdles. I finished third in the preliminary round, and then came in third again in the finals. I improved my 100 meter time significantly, and I also jumped 13 feet, 5.5 inches in long jump, a new personal best. Long jump was by far my most successful event. I actually finished first!
I waited about an hour, and then came the 200. I finished third again, and unfortunately did not improve my time (I was .2 seconds from beating my record). Immediately after the 200 was the 4x100 relay. Our relay team is not the best, and we finished fifth. We weren't too disappointed though, because we improved our time by six seconds!
Also, Nathan smashed his 1600 time, and came .2 seconds from setting a new school record for the mile. Sadly, we won't have him next year. I have a feeling our cross country team is going to suffer.
After the meet, we went to Pizza Hut to celebrate a great season. Coach handed out ribbons and medals, and I filled up my corkboard greatly!
GO CRUSADERS!
Monday, May 17, 2010
Old Fort Wayne
Yesterday, Sydney and I rode our bikes to the Old Fort, where there was a reenactment going on. Unfortunately, we were on a tight schedule, because Sydney had a soccer scrimmage at 3:00, and we left at about 2:30.
As soon as we got there, we watched the blacksmith making a tong for a fire, which is a really cool process. I found out that the metal is about 1,000 degrees when it turns orange. Pretty dangerous occupation, if you think about it!
We also saw soldiers marching and loading their guns, women working on looms, a wigwam, and lots of other interesting, historical activities.
We got back to Sydney's house with time to spare, and I hurried home to watch the Blackhawk's game.
As soon as we got there, we watched the blacksmith making a tong for a fire, which is a really cool process. I found out that the metal is about 1,000 degrees when it turns orange. Pretty dangerous occupation, if you think about it!
We also saw soldiers marching and loading their guns, women working on looms, a wigwam, and lots of other interesting, historical activities.
We got back to Sydney's house with time to spare, and I hurried home to watch the Blackhawk's game.
Komets Win Third Straight Turner Cup
Tragically, I did not see the Komets win their third Turner Cup in as many years, since I was stuck at home, babysitting, while my parents where at a card party.
I heard from Sydney, who attended the sellout game, that we took an early 3 point lead. I imagine the crowd (as well as the players and coaches) relaxed, sat back, and prepared to watch the Komets hoist the Turner Cup in the air. There was no way that the underdog Flint Generals could come all the way back and cancel out that three point deficit.
However, the Generals scored twice in the third period, and suddenly, the game was intense once more. If Flint won, a seventh game would be required to end the series and decide the Turner Cup champions.
Luckily, the Komets were able to hold them at 2 goals for the rest of the game, and we celebrated yet another Turner Cup victory.
LET'S GO KOMETS!
I heard from Sydney, who attended the sellout game, that we took an early 3 point lead. I imagine the crowd (as well as the players and coaches) relaxed, sat back, and prepared to watch the Komets hoist the Turner Cup in the air. There was no way that the underdog Flint Generals could come all the way back and cancel out that three point deficit.
However, the Generals scored twice in the third period, and suddenly, the game was intense once more. If Flint won, a seventh game would be required to end the series and decide the Turner Cup champions.
Luckily, the Komets were able to hold them at 2 goals for the rest of the game, and we celebrated yet another Turner Cup victory.
LET'S GO KOMETS!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Fourth Track Meet
On Wednesday it rained all day, so I was hoping that our track meet would be canceled. However, the track apparently is designed to drain water well, so the meet was not called off.
Not only was it wet and gloomy, but it was also around 50 degrees. Not the most ideal running conditions, but I had to suffer through the 100, 200, relay, and long jump nonetheless. I didn't improve in any of my events, but I did finish first in 100, and I was racing against varsity runners!
GO CRUSADERS!
Not only was it wet and gloomy, but it was also around 50 degrees. Not the most ideal running conditions, but I had to suffer through the 100, 200, relay, and long jump nonetheless. I didn't improve in any of my events, but I did finish first in 100, and I was racing against varsity runners!
GO CRUSADERS!
Band Concert
My band has been working diligently all year long, and we finally got to show off our talents at the band concert last Tuesday. We played the national anthem, We Will Rock You, and the Holy Cross school song with the Concert Band. Then the 5th Grade Band played a few songs, including the classic Hot Cross Buns. After them, we got our chance to perform.
We played Infinity, Calypso Morning, and Latin Fire. Unfortunately, one of our three percussionists didn't show up, so we didn't have anyone to play the maracas for Latin Fire. I jokingly told Mrs. LaCroix, my band director, that my mom would be glad to play them, so she told the crowd about our calamity and asks my mom if she wanted to play maracas! Of course, my mom profusely said "NO", but the crowd cheered and pressured her until she stepped into the spotlight and grabbed the maracas.
I couldn't stop laughing during the song, so I barely played at all. My mom, on the other hand, made an excellent maraca player, and I'm pretty sure enjoyed her five minutes of fame (although she did threaten to punish me).
After us, the Concert Band played five great songs, and to conclude the concert, all three bands played Procession For A New Day.
It was a great concert, and very amusing, too!
We played Infinity, Calypso Morning, and Latin Fire. Unfortunately, one of our three percussionists didn't show up, so we didn't have anyone to play the maracas for Latin Fire. I jokingly told Mrs. LaCroix, my band director, that my mom would be glad to play them, so she told the crowd about our calamity and asks my mom if she wanted to play maracas! Of course, my mom profusely said "NO", but the crowd cheered and pressured her until she stepped into the spotlight and grabbed the maracas.
I couldn't stop laughing during the song, so I barely played at all. My mom, on the other hand, made an excellent maraca player, and I'm pretty sure enjoyed her five minutes of fame (although she did threaten to punish me).
After us, the Concert Band played five great songs, and to conclude the concert, all three bands played Procession For A New Day.
It was a great concert, and very amusing, too!
Friday, May 7, 2010
2010 NHL Playoffs II
Thankfully, the Blackhawks advanced to the second round of the playoffs against the Vancouver Canucks (whatever a Canuck is). Despite losing 5-1 in the first game of the series, the Hawks are now leading the series 2-1. Tonight they play again, and hopefully Dustin Byfuglien can lead them to another victory.
The Canadiens are still barely holding off the Penguins, and they won last night in a comeback game. With luck, Montreal will somehow win the series. Or maybe Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin will be injured (sorry for being so heartless, but that would certainly help Montreal). Perhaps it'd just be best if Pittsburgh was disqualified.
Detroit is still trailing San Jose in their series 3-1. The Sharks are a really good team, but I would rather them play the Hawks than Detroit. The Red Wings just have more veterans and playoff experience. Plus, the Wings' goalie, Jimmy Howard, isn't very good (neither is the Hawks', but he is improving).
Right now I'm watching the Boston Bruins play the Philadelphia Flyers in a series the Bruins lead 3-0. As always, I want the best for the Hawks, so I'm rooting for the Flyers to come back and win the series. This is highly unlikely, but they're winning the game 3-2 and have so far been looking really good.
GO BLACKHAWKS!
The Canadiens are still barely holding off the Penguins, and they won last night in a comeback game. With luck, Montreal will somehow win the series. Or maybe Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin will be injured (sorry for being so heartless, but that would certainly help Montreal). Perhaps it'd just be best if Pittsburgh was disqualified.
Detroit is still trailing San Jose in their series 3-1. The Sharks are a really good team, but I would rather them play the Hawks than Detroit. The Red Wings just have more veterans and playoff experience. Plus, the Wings' goalie, Jimmy Howard, isn't very good (neither is the Hawks', but he is improving).
Right now I'm watching the Boston Bruins play the Philadelphia Flyers in a series the Bruins lead 3-0. As always, I want the best for the Hawks, so I'm rooting for the Flyers to come back and win the series. This is highly unlikely, but they're winning the game 3-2 and have so far been looking really good.
GO BLACKHAWKS!
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