Quarterfinals This Week

This Friday we will be traveling for the Quarterfinals for Texas 2A Division 1 High School Football Playoffs......

Here we come..... Facing the same team as last year in 3rd round. The Arp Tigers. We are expecting another win, but it could be very close.... Last year it came down to the end with just 2 points ahead. Good luck to the Wildcats.

Examine your Heart!

I got this in an email today....... Praise God for this man!

Guess our national leaders didn ' t expect this, hmm? On Thursday, Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Scott, a victim of the Columbine High School shootings in Littleton , Colorado , was invited to address the House Judiciary Committee ' s subcommittee. What he said to our national leaders during this special session of Congress was painfully truthful. They were not prepared for what he was to say, nor was it received well. It needs to be heard by every parent, every teacher, every politician, every sociologist, every psychologist, and every so-called expert! These courageous words spoken by Darrell Scott are powerful, penetrating, and deeply personal. There is no doubt that God sent this man as a voice crying in the wilderness. The following is a portion of the transcript: "Since the dawn of creation there has been both good & evil in the hearts of men and women. We all contain the seeds of kindness or the seeds of violence. The death of my wonderful daughter, Rachel Joy Scott, and the deaths of that heroic teacher, and the other eleven children who died must not be in vain. Their blood cries out f or answers. "The first recorded act of violence was when Cain slew his brother Abel out in the field. The villain was not the club he used.. Neither was it the NCA, the National Club Association. The true killer was Cain, and the reason for the murder could only be found in Cain ' s heart. "In the days that followed the Columbine tragedy, I was amazed at how quickly fingers began to be pointed at groups such as the NRA. I am not a member of the NRA. I am not a hunter... I do not even own a gun. I am not here to represent or defend the NRA - because I don ' t believe that they are responsible for my daughter ' s death. Therefore I do not believe that they need to be defended. If I believed they had anything to do with Rachel ' s murder I would be their strongest opponent. I am here today to declare that Columbine was not just a tragedy -- it was a spiritual event that should be forcing us to look at where the real blame lies! Much of the blame lies here in this room. Much of the blame lies behind the pointing fingers of the accusers themselves. I wrote a poem just four nights ago that expresses my feelings best.
Your laws ignore our deepest needs, Your words are empty air. You ' ve stripped away our heritage, You ' ve outlawed simple prayer. Now gunshots fill our classrooms, And precious children die. You seek for answers everywhere, And ask the question "Why?" You regulate restrictive laws, Through legislative creed. And yet you fail to understand, That God is what we need! " Men and women are three-part beings. We all consist of body, mind, and spirit. When we refuse to acknowledge a third part of our make-up, we create a void that allows evil, prejudice, and hatred to rush in and wreak havoc. Spiritual presences were present within our educational systems for most of our nation ' s history.. Many of our major colleges began as theological seminaries. This is a historical fact. What has happened to us as a nation? We have refused to honor God, and in so doing, we open the doors to hatred and violence. And when something as terrible as Columbine ' s tragedy occurs -- politicians immediately look for a scapegoat such as the NRA. They immediately seek to pass more restrictive laws that contribute to erode away our personal and private liberties. We do not need more restrictive laws. Eric and Dylan would not have been stopped by metal detectors. No amount of gun laws can stop someone who spends months planning this type of massacre. The real villain lies within our own hearts. "As my son Craig lay under that table in the school library and saw his two friends murdered before his very eyes, he did not hesitate to pray in school. I defy any law or politician to deny him that right! I challenge every young person in America , and around the world, to realize that on April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School prayer was brought back to our schools. Do not let the many prayers offered by those students be in vain.. Dare to move into the new millennium with a sacred disregard for legislation that violates your God-given right to communicate with Him. To those of you who would point your finger at the NRA -- I give to you a sincere challenge. Dare to examine your own heart before casting the first stone! My daughter ' s death will not be in vain! The young people of this country will not allow that to happen!"

defeat for the undefeated....

My heart is sadden to tell you that we did not win the State Championship game. Our local paper puts the story well with this article. I am so proud of our team this year, but they are taking it pretty hard. It was one of the hardest nights ever to see my baby so heart broken. He wanted this so badly. It was a great season and I am very proud of him.

I am not sure if it lessened the heartbreak any but he did find out today that he made the First Team All District for Center. I am so very proud. Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes.

On the Road to Victory!

Today I am a little emotional....... My baby, all 6 foot, 200lbs of him is on the road with his team to the State Championship.

I got him up early today to get ready and before his depature on the trip of a lifetime, I needed to have prayer with him. And as we bowed together and thanked God for this opportunity and prayed for protection, I couldn't help but get emotional. After prayer I told him to please be careful and have fun. This might not happen again next year.

It was a bittersweet moment for a mother's memory!!!!!

The rest of the school heads out in the morning along with 1000's of fans from East Texas.

These Boys are already champions in our eyes.
I will update when I can this weekend.... Please join us again in prayer for a victory!

prayers for a football player, again

I know I have been talking alot about football lately, but it is a big deal in our house and town right now. This week we are playing in the State Semi finals and we haven't been here in a long time, if ever. Two weeks ago I asked prayers for my son who injured his ankle in a game. He played this past weekend and did really good. It was hurting him but he played through the pain and had a good game.
This evening he came home from practice injured again. He hasn't been practicing hard just running drills. His ankle was braced and wrapped but he rolled it and it is hurting pretty bad.
When he walked in this evening I could see the pain and disappointment all over his face. My heart sank to my stomach. He doesn't know if he will get to play this Friday or not.
The coach put something like a make shift cast on it to help with healing and swelling.
Please Please Pray for us. He is heartbroken already not knowing what is going to happen, and wondering why it is happening now this close to state championship.
I feel awful for him. He wants a State Ring so bad he can taste it.
He needs a healing in his ankle and if not God's will for him to play then I pray for a victory.
If he doesn't get to play and they loose, it will crush him and he will blame himself.
Please keep him and the team in your prayers this week.

Big Time

Our game Friday was a nail biter...... We played the worst game of our season. The weather was not on our side but God was...... We prayed for a Victory and Heathly players and that is what he gave us.

We live in a small town so we have a small once a week paper but the closest "big" city to us was at the game and this was in Sunday's sports section.

Was he excited or what? His picture was the only one printed from our game. Proud moment at our house tonight.

Someone at church tonight told me it was in there and I had to go all over town at 8pm to find a paper. But I got it.

pains, turkey and some football......

Well our week started out on Sunday getting ready to go to Church, planning for a blessed time. Chris has been having a messed up stomach for about 3.5 weeks and then a horrible pain hit. Trying to get him to the car to go to the hospital, he hit the floor and could not get up. A little freaked out by all that was happening and knowing he needed to get to the hospital. Not sure if the pain was a result of his stomach being messed up or if something else was going on. I called 911.

Turns out he was trying to pass a kidney stone. I have never had one and don't care too now after seeing the pain he was in. Dr said it was probably a result of be dehydrated the last few weeks. It was a wild ride for the next day till that little booger came out. It was only 2mm. big but it sure caused alot of pain.

With a short week at school and work I was ready to get into the holiday. Thanksgiving is always good eating. I love all the fixings that go along with the Turkey. We had a house full of people at the In-laws. Very Thankful for our family.

And with the end of the week here it is time for football again. Dustin has been treating his ankle all week with big hopes he will get to start tonight. This is our biggest and toughest game yet this season. It will be a good one.

We are going early to insure a seat since most of all our 2400 pop. town will be there, along with others from nearby communities. I have been praying this week for all the players health and for a victory.
This is the Quarter finals, next week is Semi finals and the following week will be the State Championship. I am so excited for my son, our football team, cheerleaders, and our town.

GO CATS!

Wildcats are on fire.....

(Lauren is on far left in the air)

We won our first round of playoffs. Final score was 34-15. Now that we are in the state playoffs JV cheerleaders get to go cheer with Varsity. So I will get to pictures of Lauren cheering for Dustin.

The team got together at the end of the game for a picture with the District Championship trophy.

District Champs

We won the 22-2A District Championship last night.

Kirbyville 42 - Newton 27

District Championship Game

Tonight We Play For District Championship

We haven't won District Championship in 2 decades.

football victory

Victory again tonight.! 54-7

Tonight was our last home game.

Next week we play our last district game

and it will be the toughest yet.

Next week should not be a run away

game but we are predicted to win.

Rumors have it that whom ever has

the ball last will win

We shall see. It is going to be a great

edge of seat game.

This was my baby after the game a couple of weeks ago.

High School State Rankings

Dustin is the center about to hike the ball #50

As I have said before we are doing well in football this season.

Just thought I would show you a little something.

State Ranking for 2A High School Football

1. Kirbyville Wildcats 5 wins
2. Cisco Loboes 6 wins
3. Muleshoe Mules 6 wins
4. Grandview Zebras 6 wins
5. Idalou Wildcats 6 wins

*as of 10/17/08 Kirbyville has played less games because of 2 hurricanes.

Um hello I would say we are kicking butt...... and last night was another blow out a 54-6 win.....

I am tired of hurricanes

What a week it was. Recovering from Ike hasn't been easy or fun. I am still exhausted from working and one day off didn't help me recover much. Yesterday I slept till noon. I know I should have been in Church but I just couldn't get out of bed. The only reason I got up was to feed my hungry kids. For us, our schedules are back to normal. School, after school practices and I am sure alot of homework started again today. Poor Lane, this is his first year of school and I am sure he is confussed about going 1 week and off for a hurricane. Beings we started school Aug. 25 and he has only been 11days. I pray this it is for us this hurricane season. We are so ready to be through this season. Texas has gotten 3 storms already this year. And my pocket book can't take another. They are so expensive to evacuate from and that is not including if you come home to a damaged home. Continue to pray for all that were harmed by Ike. I thank you so much for your prayers. And pray for me too, I am in sort of a down state of mind, Sort of overwhelmed. I can not get motivated to do anything and I am just slapped worn out.
I will leave you with a few photos of when we were evacuated to Mississippi.

My daughter Lauren and my nieces Shelby, and Christa


Lauren chilling on the golf cart

My sister Colleen, and my uncle Louis, Thanks again for letting us come stay with you.

Part of the hurricane gang playing football

Left my niece Christa, and right my cousin Jillian we had a hard time telling them apart.

Christa and Dustin playing a little pool football

Our last night there, trying to stay calm while the storm rolled in.

My kiddos

Ok here are the pictures from Monday

First day of 11th gr for Dustin, 9th gr. for Lauren, 4th gr. for Wes, and Kindergarten for Lane...... He looks so excited doesn't he?

Lane getting ready to go to school


Lauren in her "G" outfit for the cheer dance at the Community Pep Rally

lauren is up on the left.
My beautiful Red Head.

My over 6ft, starting Varsity, Baby boy.......

Our 2008 Varsity Team

And our future QB

Wes Pee Wee football 2008

our first day

Monday was a milestone for me as a mother....... The last of my children started school. We have been preparing for this all summer. He was excited about his classroom, his teacher, his backpack, and his red lunch kit. He even rode the Bus home today, with his older brother of course. Chris was home today waiting for them. Now today, they will be going to the babysitters house after school and last year that was the same bus for either stop. But this year is a different story. The bus that comes to my house is now driven by a lady I know and so yesterday morning the Lord really laid in on me to call her. I just wanted to tell her how if the older kids are at home then the boys would get off at my house and if not then they would continue on to the baby sitter's house at the end of the route. Well good thing I called her, because she no longer goes by my baby sitter's house. They have combined some of the routes. Even though the school didn't inform me of this. Now my kids will have to remember another bus #. Anyway, long story short I am so thankful that I called her. So last night I was explaining to Lane that he would be riding a different bus today because he will be going to Mrs. Amber's. His reply was....... "Oh no I'm not riding the short bus there am I?" I couldn't help but laugh....
I have some pictures but I have not got them off my camera yet.
Also last night was our Community Wide Pep Rally....... Lots of fun. They introduce the football players, volley ball players, cheerleaders, and flag guard. The band plays and the cheerleaders cheer. It really gets us "Pumped Up" for the football season. Our town is small and we are all fans of our high school football. We dropped down in a division this year and we are predicited to really well. I am exicited for Dustin, he made first string Center.
Pictures to come.......

too busy to blog

Ok so not a lot of time here to blog.

1- I am changing up my diet. Low Carbs is not for me. What is for me and I have done well on it before is Weight Watchers. So that is what I am going back too.

2- I have lots of pictures I need to get posted this week from Graduation and our weekend.

3- Today is Lane's Birthday and he is 5.

4- He is so excited that the kindergarten teachers are making their home visit tonight.

5- He thinks he is extra special because they are coming on his birthday. Which of course he is!

Pictures of Wes

Here are a few of Wes that have been needed to get posted.

Wes is on the top row, first on the left.

Minute Maid Park

Our undefeated Minor league 2008 team.

Wes

Wes getting his Undefeated Trophy for 2008

Got the call last night that he made the 7-8 yr. old All Star Team.

A few Pictures of the Award Program yesterday.