Tonight it will be sister versus sister as Karen and I fight it out over the family trophy. Karen will proudly hoist the trophy for the first time if Gonzaga wins, and I will gain my third victory if Baylor
2021 brackets: Final Four update
2021 brackets: Elite Eight update
Welcome to the Elite Eight update! Grandpa is at the top of the standings, but Karen is right behind him. It all comes down to the championship game. If Gonzaga wins the championship, Karen gets the trophy. If Baylor wins
2021 brackets: Sweet Sixteen update
Not much changed in our standings during the Sweet Sixteen, except Avery dropped to last place. But I think everyone still has a chance (mathematical at best) at the trophy! Here is our update of the tournament (rankings are in
2021 brackets: Second Round update
And just like that, many of our brackets are busted! Grandpa and Damon put their hopes in the Illini and subsequently lost their championship team. Chris lost three of his Final Four teams (Illinois, Texas, and Kansas). Karen and Grandma
2021 brackets: First Round update
The first round never fails to disappoint, right? And this year was no exception. I loved seeing a fellow MAC team (Ohio) beat a powerhouse team (Virginia). And typical for the Big Ten, several teams didn’t live up to their
2021 brackets: Our picks…FINALLY!
More than 700 days after the last NCAA men’s basketball championship game, we’re finally enjoying March Madness again! And it’s all right in our backyard. If only we could get tickets to a game! Never in a million years would
20 questions with Avery :: 12 years old
My baby is turning 12 on Sunday, so that means it’s time for her annual 20 birthday questions! Check out her previous responses. 1. What is your favorite color? Pink 2. What is your favorite toy? Legos 3. What is your
New basketball pictures
Each basketball season, our church league takes team and individual pictures. And like the sucker I am, I always purchase the photos. So here are Damon’s two player photos: The fall season featured a nearly perfect record for the Fighting
Run like the wind!
One of the benefits of middle school is all of the opportunities to try new experiences. Avery is excited about trying new things in middle school. Her first new adventure was joining the cross country team. Avery has been running
Six-year doctor’s appointment
Last night Damon and I had to miss Avery’s second cross country meet so he could have his annual well-child check up. Here are his current stats: Weight – 42.2 pounds, an increase of 4.2 pounds since last year (25th