Box Top Club

Nathan ended the year with 298 box tops, earning a total of $29.80 for his school!  Thank you to everyone who collected and sent them.  He got to go to a special popsicle party, with extra recess, during the last week of school for being a member of the "Box Top Club."  We really appreciate it. 

Keep saving them - we're already starting our collection for next year!

Summer 2014 Schedule

My Mom asked me to share the boys' summer schedule, so here 'tis:




Saturday, June 7 - Brendan's last two soccer games of the season.


- 12:00 p.m. - Brendan soccer vs. Cleveland United


- 3:00 p.m. - Brendan soccer vs. Galaxy FC


Field assignments for both TBA.




Wednesdays, through July 2, 2014:  Nathan's hockey lessons.




Other stuff:


Week 1 (June 2-7):  Both kids with Papa
Week 2 (June 8-14):  Nathan - Bible School; Brendan - fun school [There is an outside chance that he'll be at a youth leadership training event for Scouts this week.  He's currently waitlisted.]
Week 3 (June 15-21): Both kids at fun school
Week 4 (June 22-28):  Brendan - scout camp; Nathan - fun school
Week 5 (June 29- July 5): Brendan - fun school; Nathan - Horse camp! [He'll actually only be there 6/29-7/2.  It's a shortened week for beginners]
Week 6 (July 6-12): Both kids at day camp.
Week 7 (July 13-19): Both kids at day camp.
Week 8 (July 20-26): Brendan - Paintball camp!; Nathan - day camp
Week 9 (July 27 - August 2): Brendan - soccer camp; Nathan - day camp
Week 10 (August 3-9): Both kids at day camp
Week 11 (August 10-16): Both kids at day camp


August 18 - Back to school!


There you have it.  Eleven short weeks and it's back to the same old homework grind.  Sorry the descriptions above are a little vague.  This is still a public page and it feels weird giving a roadmap to their whereabouts when we won't be with them.

This week (5/18/14)

Sunday, May 18 - Nathan's family birthday party


Monday, May 19 - 6:30 p.m. Nathan Lacrosse practice - field behind JMMS.


Tuesday, May 20 - Nathan and George's birthdays :)


Wednesday, May 21 - 6:00 p.m. - Brendan soccer vs. CSA Impact - Lodi


Saturday, May 24 - 4:00 p.m. - Nathan has a game against Hoover!  Teeny, tiny rivalry!  As far as I know, it is at Hoover stadium.  If that changes, I'll update.

This weekend (5/9/14) . . . and beyond!

Nathan has a lacrosse game Saturday at 10:15 am.  It will be held at the stadium behind the middle school.  Should last about an hour.

Brendan is spending Saturday down at boy scout camp working on a service project.  There will be no ice skating show because we did not register Nate.

I know it is not part of the weekend, but just as a reminder, Brendan's spring choir concert is Monday evening.  Please let us know if you'll attend so we can get enough seats for everyone.  It is likely to be his last concert for a long while, perhaps forever, as he has decided not to sign up for music next year.

Brendan will be leaving early Thursday morning for a school trip and won't be back until late Saturday night.  Next weekend a certain bug is having two birthday parties :)

This weekend (5/2/14)

The usual shenanigans, plus some.

I'm camping with some friends but will be making guest appearances at various sporting events.

Brendan has a tournament in Hudson.  First game at 9:15 vs. CAK (formerly Jackson select - all his old teammates ), and one at 11:1530 vs.  Rockers FC.   Sunday he has one game at 8:00 am.  All games are at NC Soccer club 5661 Stow Rd. Hudson, OH .

Nathan has his first lacrosse game Saturday at 11:15 on the girls behind the middle school.  It should last about an hour.  No, I don't know why this is purple.  I loathe smart phones.

I think that's all.

Upcoming Events - Spring 2014

You guys!  There is so much stuff going on in the near future!  Here's a list:


Saturday, April 19, 2014 -  10:30 a.m. - Brendan soccer vs. Cleveland Galaxy  [CANCELLED!!! ].


Sunday, April 20, 2014 - Easter dinner.  Our house: 3pm.


Thursday, April 24, 2014 - 6:30 p.m. - Nathan's cub scout crossover - getting his wolf badge!  At the church.


Saturday, April 26, 2014 - 1:30 p.m. - Brendan soccer vs. Cleveland Select.  We need some help with this one because Nate has a trip to Wright Patterson for cub scouts the same day, and we'll be gone all day.  We get to tour Air Force One!!


Saturday, May 3, 2014 - time????? - Nathan lacrosse game - field behind JMMS


Saturday, May 3 - Sunday, May 4, 2014 - Hudson Spring Kickoff Soccer Tournament.  Game Schedule TBA. 


Friday, May 9, 2014 - 7:00 p.m. - A "Gleeful Celebration" skating exhibition - Nathan [We have not officially committed to this event yet, so confirm with us closer to the date]


Saturday, May 10, 2014 - time ????? - Nathan lacrosse game - field behind JMMS
- 6:00 p.m. - Nathan: A "Gleeful Celebration" skating exhibition [We have not officially committed to this event yet, so confirm with us closer to the date]. 
- All day - Good turn day - Brendan Seven Ranges Camp Cleanup.


Monday, May 12, 2014 - 6:30 p.m. - Brendan's Spring Choir Concert. Reserve your seats now :)


Saturday, May 17, 2014 - 12:00 p.m. - Brendan soccer vs. Cleveland Cobras
                                        - 3:00 p.m. - Brendan soccer vs. Liberty FC
                                        - ?????? - Nathan lacrosse game - field behind JMMS
                                        Lord help us, that's also the day Brendan is getting back from his DC trip. 


Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 6:00 p.m. - Brendan soccer vs. CSA Impact


Saturday, May 24, 2014 - time ????? - Nathan lacrosse game - field behind JMMS


Tuesday, May 27, 2014 - time ???? - Nathan lacrosse game


Thursday, May 29, 2014 - Last day of school for both boys! 


Saturday, June 7, 2014 - 12:00 p.m. - Brendan soccer vs. Cleveland United


I think we have officially lost our minds.

Reminder - Nathan's Choir Concert

is this Tuesday evening!  Please give us a head count if you're planning to attend so we can save enough seats for everyone.