Jacob's name in LIGHTS!

So his name isn't in lights - it was in the newspaper (the Oakhill Gazette).

The mainstream media wanted to make sure that Jacob received his proper due for making it this season as an Academic All-American.

And I know what you're thinking, even thousands of miles away, it won't be the last time we read his name in the newspaper.

Jessica's Performance

This weekend is the school's dress rehearsal for, The Music Man.

Jessica, who will be in High School next year, is in the play and I CAN'T WAIT to see her perform.  The performance will be the last weekend of the school year, like May 19th through the 21st.

I said "like" May 19th... the ACTUAL date is May 12th through 14th.  What's a week amongst friends?

And yes, you read my note correctly.  Jessica will be in HIGH SCHOOL next year.  That means I will be the unfortunate parent of a High Schooler.  I say unfortunate not because there's anything wrong with Jessica - she's amazing.  I just remember when I was in High School, and hanging out with friends.  Their parents would come by... and well... I won't share with you the thoughts I had about their parents, but some words that might have been in my mind as the High Schooler were nerdy, stiff, old... and now, well, I'm the parent.

Stephanie will also be in the play, but absolutely not in HIGH SCHOOL next year.

Stephanie State Championship

This coming weekend our youngest daughter, who I must remind you is just 9-years old, will be playing in the Texas State Soccer Championship tournament down in Houston, TX.  What's even more remarkable is that the team she plays on is for 10 and 11 year old kids.

Yeah, you guessed it... she's THAT GOOD.

Jacob's Birthday List

Here's side #1 (Turning 11-yo means you have substantial need...):

 The list is a little out of date... he already worked and bought himself a new baseball helmet


And here's side #2

I don't know why he's asking for Game Cube stuff... apparently kids today have figured out how to play Game Cube games on the Wii.