Monthly Archives: November 2008
Lacrosse Hits End: Fall Tournament II [Speed]
So two weeks ago, Speed had his first lacrosse tournament of the fall. This past weekend was the second and final one. This tournament started similarly–with a big loss. This time 9-1 to Three Frogs Orange. But they turned it … Continue reading
Showmanship: Layla Game 8 [Soccer]
With Madysen tying her final soccer game of the fall season and Speed tying his final football game, it fell to Layla to wind the fall seasons on a positive note Saturday. And she and her team were up to … Continue reading
Another Final Fall Draw: Football Game 8 [Speed]
Fall sports are winding down, and last night was Speed’s final 8th grade football game–against McKinney Cockrill. The two teams squared off in the first week of the season with HP winning 22-12. The rematch was a tight game with … Continue reading
Final Fall Draw: Madysen Game 10 [Soccer]
Well, Madysen is done with club soccer for the fall–kind of. She’s done with league games as of Saturday’s game against Sting Royal 94 (against whom they inexplicably lost in the first game of the season). This game went somewhat … Continue reading
Some Kids Are Too Cool To Participate: Halloween 2008 [Holidays]
I’ll be honest, this Halloween just wasn’t as exciting as I recall about previous years. Maybe it’s because it was on a Friday night this year, maybe because Madysen and Speed don’t participate much (but they weren’t too into it … Continue reading
Football v. McKinney Dowell: Game 7 [Speed]
Last Tuesday was Speed’s last home football game of the season, and it was something of a breakout game for him. About halfway through the first quarter, another receiver dropped a pass and a coach turned to Speed, told him … Continue reading