So the family and I were driving back from Easter, having eaten probably 25 pieces of cake, when Jill and I decide to drop some weight. Our friend, Paul, told us about his work doing a Biggest Loser Challenge and after some discussion we decided to do the same thing. Jill’s mom was in the back and she signed up too. To start, we each put $10 prize money into the pot. Each week, we’ll have a challenge and a weigh-in. The two that lose the least in % will add $5.00 to prize pool!
So we are all at starting weight so the standings should be obvious: 
Dana 100%
Deanna 100%
Jill 100%
Wish us all luck and remember that anyone can join us if you’re interested!
- Dana
Today was practice #2 for Brennan for tee ball. This was a good day because Brennan was excited and participated! At the first practice he was a bit shy and I had to go out with him in the field to provide dad coaching.
After practice last Saturday, we went to Dick’s Sporting Goods and bought a tee, a bat and a couple of extra tee balls. This was a big a step because Brennan got to pick out his own bat! Later that day, we set up the tee inthe yard and practiced for about an hour. He enjoyed watching me hit and I have to say that it was pretty cool cranking home runs out onto the golf course. The homers were a pretty good motivation for him to want to learn and the next couple of days we practiced hitting.
Overall, I am enjoying tee ball quite a bit and I think Brennan is too. We’ve never really played or practiced so we have a long ways to go but I am pretty confident that he’ll pick it up fast. After all, he did get his first hit off a live pitch today and he’s only been playing a couple of days.
Here are a couple of photos. The one in the red shirt is from day one practicing with Coach Matt at the tee. The second in the white shirt is from tonight after practice and he is proudly showing off his UNC baseball hat.
- Dana
If you know me, you know that every day is football day. Draft day is a really special day. I’ve got the family decked in gear and we’ll have friends over soon at which point the suds will flow.
Sure, I realize it is a huge gamble and that many of the picks will be busts. The guessing and the hoping is a lot of the fun! More than anything, Draft Day reminds me that it wont be long before the games start again! After an 11-5 regular season, I am hopeful that we do a couple of things:
- Back to back winning seasons – yep, I’ll take 9-7.
- We make it to the playoffs
- We win a playoff game for the fans, the team, and for Tony Gonzalez
- We play like a team and there are no individuals that try to make themselves bigger than the team
Those four things are on my wish list. Of course, more is better in this situation but I’ll be content with 4.
As far as today goes, we need three things – defensive linemen (Ziggy), offensive tackle (right side), and a new CB or two. Here is my message to Thomas Dmitroff:
Draft Day Message to Thomas Dmitroff
