CELEBRATING 13 YEARS OF MARRIAGE

Today Joe and I celebrate 13 years of marriage. It is hard to believe 13 years ago we were walking down the aisle. I do remember that it was a beautiful day, no snow, no wind and warm (for December anyway).

(picture if from our trip to Vegas this past summer)

Peugh Christmas

We had Christmas afternoon at Grandma and Umpa Peugh's house (my parent's home).

They kids all got new boots! A closer look at Keylee's new boots

Keylee and her new Dance Around Dora and her new Tutu.

Keenan and his cousin Gage.

Christmas 2009

I wanted to take some pictures before heading to Christmas Eve Mass. As you can see, I had some cooperation at the beginning. With each picture I managed to lose one child at a time. I guess I should have taken the family picture first.

Keylee demanded I put down the camera.

Keenan had enough already. . .

Schartz Christmas

Christmas Eve at Grammy and Papa Schartz house.

Keenan with his Uncle Mike

Keylee with her cousin Preston Keylee with her Aunt Tammy

Finally got a Wii

Santa brought the kids a Wii this year and Keenan is trying to explain to Keylee how to play the game. I was impressed with Keenan's patience because our two year old (Keylee) really didn't understand a word he was saying.

Christmas Bead Exchange

This year Tanna, Debbie and I decided we would exchange Pandora beads as our gifts to each other. We met at Coco Bolos for some DELICIOUS food and drinks. We purchase our Pandora Beads at Pfeifley's Jewerly Store. As you can see from the display in the photo below we had several Pfeifley sacks lined up on our table for our bead exchange. As we were eating and exchanging our beads, in walked the owner of Pfeiley's. He was pretty impressed with our display and bought a dessert for our table. I am sure he thought that was the least he could do given our advertisement for Pfeiley Fine Jewelers at our table.

Winter RUNderland

It was cold cold cold . . . . . but many runners braved the cold for the Winter RUNderland Race. The Junior League partnered with the Manhattan Running Company to sponsor a race to raise money to buy bunk beds for our local Crisis Center.

The runners

and the helpers . . (Junior League volunteers)

A VISIT WITH SANTA

Joe and I took the kiddos to see Santa. One kiddo is noticeably missing in this picture (Keylee). Keylee was not going to have anything to do with Santa. However, she was agreeable to picture once we were far away from Santa.

DODGE CITY - THANKSGIVING 2009

One of Kira and Keenan's favorite things to do at my parent's home is drive their golf cart. We were glad the weather cooperated enough for them to be able to drive the golf cart this year. Keylee isn't big enough to drive the golf cart but she loves to ride the same tricycle I rode when I was a kid.

HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY KEYLEE!!

It is hard to believe that Keylee turned 2 years old on Saturday.

A picture of me and Keylee on the day she came home from the hospital. Kira and Keenan were eager to hold their baby sister and now she won't sit still long enough for anyone to hold her.

MHS FOOTBALL SEASON HAS COME TO AN END

Although there were times during this season when I didn't think the season would ever end, it broke my heart Friday night when the season did end. Joe's first season as head coach was so exciting and he could not have asked for a better group of kids or coaches to work with. Now that the season is over my blog updates will likely slow as football is really the only thing that goes on at our house (just kidding). Nonetheless, I hope Joe can find some time to relax as he is already in my ear about what he has to do now to get ready for next year. When I saw this picture in the Mercury (our local newspaper) it totally broke my heart. The picture is Joe walking to the locker room after the game Friday night.

And it continues . . . .

The season continues for MHS. The Indians beat Maize on Friday night to advance to the second round of the playoffs. The Indians are now 10-0 and face Wichita Heights on Friday night in Manhattan. It has been very exciting (and stressful) around our house. The kids and I have been missing Joe as he spends hours and hours beyond the normal practice time preparing for practice and games (not to mention his high level of stress). He is fortunate to have a great coaching staff to support him and overall, it has been a great season. Keep it up Indians!!!

GO INDIANS!!

PINK LAUNDRY RUN

Woke up at 4:30 a.m. to hit to road to KC (Lees Summit to be exact) with Tanna and Debbie to run the Pink Laundry Run. It was a long day but it was a good time. I am sure you are thinking who leaves town to go run when KSU is hosting KU?? And . . KSU wins.

FINAL PLAY MHS V. JC

Click the following link and turn up the volume on your computer to view the final play of the MHS v. Junction City game. http://www.boomboxvideo.net/blackhills/themanhattanmercury/Modules/DisplayPlayer.aspx?NetworkID=104&ChannelID=674&LibraryID=5109

Friday Night Thriller . . MHS STILL UNDEFEATED

The MHS Indians continue to make it happen. The game was 3-0 at half time with MHS leading. Then, Junction City scored in the second half with MHS trailing 7-3. Just when I thought the game was over, MHS did what they have done all season, they made it happen. With the clock winding down and basically no time left, our quarterback hurled a pass into the endzone with Manhattan to come away with a touchdown. It was quite a night. MHS now continues undefeated at 9-0; the Silver Trophy is back where it belongs; MHS is Centennial League Champs and District Champs and will host the first round of playoffs next week.

MANHATTAN vs. JUNCTION CITY . . . Enough said?

A lot on the line in MHS-Junction City clash

It is a HUGE game for MHS tonight. MHS is 8-0 going in to tonight's game. A win tonight will give MHS league title, district champ title and an extended season into the playoffs. A loss could end the season for the MHS Indians. If MHS does lose but it is seven points or less they will still go to the playoffs (complicated and wacky playoff system that very few people really understand). If you are local I hope to see you at the game. The Indians will appreciate all the support they can get.

LAZY-T RANCH

We spent a little time at Lazy-T Ranch this weekend The kids had a great time with hay-rack rides, pony rides, petting zoo and a pumpkin patch.

Kira's favorite part was definitely the pony rides.

WHAT A NIGHTMARE!!

Today I decided to clean out the toy room. Once I got started I could not believe the toys my children have. I decided I would gather all the small toys that go with larger toys and partner them back up. This was a HUGE task!! I seriously spent five long hours working in my basement today. I feel like it was a productive day but now I look back and wonder. . . . where did my weekend go? Next stop, closets.

Kira's first Sleepover

Kira has been begging for a sleepover. I finally let her have one. The girls had a great time. They played so great together and only stayed up until 10:30 p.m. which is my kind of sleepover.

UNDEFEATED

6-0 INDIANS

(This picture was taken at a game earlier this season)

Yes, that is right MHS is now 6-0 beating Emporia last night in overtime 35-34. It was a total team effort. The team really battled and worked for their win. District play starts next week which means the season basically starts over. Way to go INDIANS!!

RACE FOR THE CURE

Heading down the highway at 5:00 a.m. to Wichita to run Race for the Cure and take in a little retail therapy with all the shopping Wichita has to offer. There were 7,700 participants. The event seems to get bigger each year.

HALLOWEEN ALREADY??

They have arrived . . . yes, the Halloween costumes are here and the kids could not wait to put them on. Keenan has been wearing his Lugi hat non-stop since it arrived (even in his sleep).

What a relief . .

The long anticipated first game for Joe as the new head coach for MHS Indians. I can only imagine how nervous he was as I know I was super nervous. It was a great game and it went all the way until the very end. Yes, there was not any time left on the clock when MHS scored the game winning touchdown, beating the #2 ranked team in 6A. The opposing team's crowd was immediately silenced and the MHS crowd was in a roar. Joe had some family come to the game to cheer him and the Indians (which is one of the pictures above). I spent the day in KC shopping before the game (I decided to celebrate in advance with some shopping knowing MHS would pull out the win, at least that is the way I am going to explain my purchases to Joe).

I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD BE A . . .

SOCCER MOM!! It is not that I do not like soccer it is just that neither Joe nor I have ever played soccer. We each have our other sports of choice. However, Kira asked if she could play soccer last spring. We let her and she is actually very good. We have enjoyed watching her play. She played her first tournament this weekend.

Keylee's first shiner

Keylee got her first (and hopefully last) black eye. She was climbing at day care and fell. Her day care provider felt terrible but I was not surprised it happened given how she is around the house climbing all over everything. Tonight, I had to stop her from jumping off the couch!

She takes after her Dad

No doubt Keylee is Joe's daughter. Just when you think she is finished with her ice cream she tips the bowl up to get every last drop.