Referee Exams

Dorito finished his Level 3 exam and PASSED! (needed 90%)
Polar Bear finished his Level 1 recertification and passed!
Still waiting on Winger... these annual exams are a pain in the neck/takes too long. I'm so glad when we can put away the 12 pages of questions (x3) and the rule books which have littered the hearth room for weeks.

Weekend Updates

1. Polar Bear did NOT score the first goal of the first game this weekend in Chicago. But they enjoyed playing two really tough teams from Canada. Shows them how fast and smart 13-year-old's hockey can be.
2. Meggar interviewed and got the job at Old Navy (for the holidays). Also got a black suit jacket for AGD initiation and other gifts needed for her little sister.
3. Dorito poured over samples to get ideas for his Eagle Scout ceremony.
4. Winger started writing out his Christmas list! all camping items for Scouts?!
4. Captain is glad that our basement is staying dry during the steady rains.

Women of Faith Conference-Part 2

A little laughter. Some sarcasm. Hugs and Bible verses. Coffee (definitely). Awesome outfits (of course). Twitter. Break from college drama = Meggar and Hannah

Women of Faith Conference

Boys are gone to Chicago for hockey so I skipped school, too!  I used Meggar's ticket for the first session of the "Women of Faith Conference" today at Sprint Center. Patsy Clairmont is always hilarious and truthful about Christian women in the modern world. And she was joined by Andy Andrews (high-energy motivator) on the stage. He talks about principles and intentional living. ("It has been scientifically proven that people who read are smarter, wealthier, happier..." ) I sat by Mrs. Mason, who is over-qualified for a handicapped parking sticker; and Mrs. Shindorf, who is the queen of blogging and coupons. FUN!

A Funny Rattling Noise

The little country parish wanted a fill-in organist, so I agreed to help out a bit.  But when I turned on the organ, it made a terrible rattling sound. We checked for loose boards or keys--nothing. The pastor admitted he had recently moved the organ and we were suspicious that might have damaged it some way.  But the FUNNY thing was when the men took off the back, they found inside two kernels of corn and 10 soybeans. They had fallen into the left speaker and were making the funny rattling noise.  Hmm?! Better than a dead mouse or $800 repair for parts.

Getting Ready for Snow

I am organizing ski passes to Snow Creek (near Weston, Mo) for the coming season.  It's only $99 for the lift ticket and $115 for a ticket plus rental equipment to ski once a week ALL season long at the man-made mountain. Excludes Fridays and weekends.  Such a good price for homeschoolers and after-school outings!  Go to www.SkiSnowCreek.com to order: User name =  WestSkiClub, Password = HomeSki4fun

Not Perfect By Any Stretch

This network allows me to post mostly positive messages, but lest you think I'm leading the charmed life, here's a word from our sponsor:  It has been one of those "full moon" weeks already -- me running out of gas, teenage son having a fender-bender in the school parking lot, arguments with spouse, disrespectful teens, unfinished homework, failed science exam, missing debit card, expired coupons I meant to use, dead batteries in all portable phones, nearby conversations that are obviously "exclusive," unreplied emails, and a partridge in a pear tree ungraded paper about St. Augustine's pear tree theft.