Jiffy's in Town

Each year in January, Jennifer Young visits Indiana. We have lunch (or dinner or sometimes both) and catch up on the past 11 months of our hectic lives. For most of the year, she resides in Wisconsin with her husband and three kids (her oldest, Brian is also 10 years old). Jiffy (her nickname) and I were roommates at Harlaxton College in Grantham, England. We resided in the highest room in the castle - yep, castle. It was a million steps to our room from the cellar pub. No elevators. Anyway, Jiffy now is owner of the All Canada Show and she and her tradeshow exhibitors travel the states through the winter promoting outfitters and encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to vacation in Canada. I think Indianapolis is on the tour because it gives us excuse to see each other and I love it.

Playing in the Snow

First Major Snowfall of 2010! TJ and several buddies gathered at our house this afternoon for

a major snowball fight and sledding behind the ATV. I joined the fun, and took a ride or two and Todd was none to gentle. I will be feeling it tomorrow I fear! There is one spot down the easement that is a perfect ramp

and with the right angle - ya get some airtime! It was great fun for everyone (except one party pooper neighbor!).

We finished off the afternoon with popcorn and hot chocolate!

Tigers Lose

TJ's basketball team lost their first regular season game today in double overtime. Bummer.

Tiger Basketball

TJ and fellow Tiger basketball players were invited to attend the home Chatard High School basketball game last Saturday. They welcomed and introduced the players at halftime.

Jack, TJ, Eli, Alex, Will, Joey & Elijah

Wart B Gone

Discovered a small plantar's wart on the bottom of TJ's foot over Christmas break. Not wanting to hinder his sport's agenda, we immediately scheduled him to have it professionally removed hoping for faster results and healing. Being the smart Mom I am, I scheduled the appt. for 4 p.m. so Todd could take him (plus he is strong enough to hold him down if need be). Report is that TJ was a trooper. Teared up a little with the injection to numb his foot but was very intrigued to watch the "minor surgery" as TJ called it. Really hoping that once the feeling in his foot returns - he is pain free!

Tigers Win

TJ's basketball team played St. Maria in Westfield this morning and won 25-6. We stayed at the gym to cheer on the other Tiger team! Unfortunately, they lost a close game. Tonight, the boys from both teams will be honored at halftime of the Chatard home basketball game. Go Tigers!

Happy New Year!

Welcome to 2010!

Last night we were joined by friends for a friendly game of Pokeno, food and drinks! The beer margaritas were flowing, the dimes were being passed from one person to another, and they could hear us laughing miles away. Even the kids seemed to have a good time despite the fact that I hid the darts, basketball goal and most anything that could be made into a sword!

Happy New Year to everyone! We are looking forward to 2010!