The Win Was Wonderful

Grantsville and their rival, Stansbury, played basketball.

The varsity girls were ahead, then behind did fall.

They lost their thirty point edge, with fouls and a bad call.

In the end we beat them by one point, that’s all.

Stansbury High School was formed with some of Grantsville and Tooele High students.  Of course they are rivals.   The Stansbury team started out slow, not making a basket until well into the second quarter.   Grantsville was hot and ahead by thirty points at the half.  

 Beginning in the third quarter, the visitors made their move.  Three point shots dropped through the basket like crazy.   Grantsville's two stars, Brayle (22) and Abbie (32) went out for awhile.   This caused the team to lose momentum.   Soon Stansbury was ahead by eight points.   Lots of ground had to be made up. 

 As the clock ticked down, they fought their way back to within one point.   A team member made two foul shots, to bring Grantsville ahead by one point.   With less than ten seconds to go, the other team drove the ball down to their court and shot, but the buzzer sounded a split second before the ball left her hand.   Grantsville won.  It was an emotion moment.  The team, coaches, students, parents and all heaved a sigh of relief.   Grantsville is still in first place for the region.  Go Cowboys!

Searching for Seventeen

Skied to Hole 17 at the Mountain View Golf Course.

Here's to a new year, make wisdom your source,

Of choosing wisely, with no regrets or remorse.  

Be happy and honest with your friends and the force.

2017 found us.  We didn't have to go looking for it.   So while skiing on the golf course I happened upon Hole 17.  It seems like a good number to snap a picture of.   At least we hope it pans out to be a time of happiness with friends and family.   May we all choose wisely and make every day count for the better.  

Blender Bottle Was Broken

My blender jar broke, cause I left a spoon in.

Those blades whipped it around as it flopped in a spin.

The bottle didn’t have a chance. It cracked like sin.

Then leaked something awful, I just couldn’t win. 

 

 So I bought a new one when they went on sale.   I was so glad to replace it.  I won't miss the leaking, or out of shape top, that happened in the dishwasher, when it was pretty new.  

I have to be careful no spoons or dryer cycle for this one.  Use extra care and maybe it will last longer than the broken and abused one I have babied for five years.  

But It's Not About Black Friday

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have gone bye, bye. their emails were as pesky as a fruit fly, Nagging us worse than parents over some guy. Now, we can celebrate Christmas, or at least try!

I am still getting Black Friday emails after two weeks.  Retailers are going overboard to make their bottom line and the big bucks.   I am so tired of the "Last day" offers I could scream.   Really, there will never be a last day, unless it is my own or they close down.  

Christmas is about spending family time together, sharing memories and most of all celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.  

Fitting In a Father's Interview

This father’s interview went pretty well. “So Max, you are eating great and that is swell. Be nice to your bro & tell us when you smell. Help mom. Stay young & cute.” Job’s done, pell mell.

This darling photo Sarah took of Jory and Max looks like he is conducting one of many Father's interviews. If only they could run so smoothly. Years from now when Max is a teen, who knows, it may be a little tougher.

Begin With Barn Wood

Found this big turkey strutting in the yard, Showing off his tail and acting like the guard. I snapped of photo of him and put it on a card. Maybe I'll even make some, if it's not too hard.

We have lots of barn wood, so this big guy could accent our porch. I may even have Allan make some for family & friends. Our hair stylist sent this photo and we need to make one for her. I love how many ideas there are knocking around. Who knows, this one may have come from Pinterest.

Which Way to the Right Witch?

Halloween is just ten days away. Have you been to see the witches display? Take your little ones, do not delay. Are they brave enough to sit with them and play?

Gardiner Village is still one of my favorite places to go with the grandkids. Here's Kade and Noah at least ten years ago and still just as cute as ever. This little guy is now thirteen. He is almost as tall as the witch shown, but what a brave boy he was to sit by them and show no fear. He still is pretty fearless.