Are you ready for some Football?

Well -we are and so was Scott's team today. The LW Central Freshman B team was the only team to beat LW North (20 to 6) this week and we are proud to say that Scott is a wide receiver for the B team! There was a lot of exciting play time for Scott today and he was thrilled.

Scott is number 85 in the middle on offense (Red Jersey).

Scott close to end zone on the far right - blocking.

Scott out for a Gatorade break.

Scott ready as backup to a catch his teammate Tyler caught!

Scott checking with coach.

All's well when we win!!! Go Knights.

Northwoods 2011!

We once again enjoyed our two week vacation to Northern Wisconsin. It was a little more crowded in the truck as Scott brought a friend up with him. He and his friend Jacob had a blast and got along fabulously with Annabelle. Vacation was filled with visits from family as usual. It was great to spend time with Donn and Dorothy, the Erickson's who now live in Ely, Minnesota, Kevin and Dana, Angela and Charlie and my sister with her family. Lots of good people, good food and good old fashion fun on the water. Mojo was excellent and enjoyed not only the water but a boat ride too!

Mana (Dorothy) with Grace

Big Daddy (Donn)

Jacob, Scott and Annabelle

Scott driving the Flying Scott for the first time with Dad



Vicki, Annabelle and Dana (Photo by Scott)



MASTERCRAFT!!!

Randy and Riley

Mark busted coming out of the Ladies Restroom!

The house we rented

Scott and Jacob in Kayaks

Mojo getting out of the water

Kevin after a long day of pulling tubers - Mark getting in the picture

Jacob and Scott getting whiped around the lake

I know you are asking where are all the fish pictures. Well let me tell you, they are on Mark's phone. His phone apparently had no memory stick in it nor does it have a data plan to email them out, but trust me I will figure something out to get them posted because I not only caught the most fish that I have ever caught but the biggest too! I caught an 18" large mouth bass that I can't wait to show off. I love the Northwoods. I love that you can hike, swim, ski, tube, kayak, fish, sleep, eat, whatever everyday. We are never bored and the weather never seems to be an issue for fun. Already thinking about next year!

Cool Celebration Dessert

In celebration of Annabelle's award we made her favorite dessert. I'm not sure what you call it, so we call it the Cool Celebration dessert. It's made in a small glass pan with a layer of ice cream sandwiches topped with cool whip and chopped up Milky Way bars (or any other favorite candybar), then another layer of the sandwiches, cool whip and candy. Let it set up in the freezer before cutting like cake and eat.

Remember any summer day can be a
Cool Celebration Dessert day!

Another Presidential Excellence in Academics Award!

We have a lot of pride in our house these days. I hate to brag but it appears the academic excellence runs in the family. Annabelle earned the Presidential Excellence in Academics Award this year. She had to carry a 3.5 grade point average throughout grades first to sixth and achieve 85% or better in Math or Language on the Terra Nova's (A National test). Happy to say Annabelle, like her brother, has exceeded all these criterias.

Here she is with her award at school.

Here she is crossing the stage. They had her picture really big on the screen.

This is Annabelle with her friend Maddy. She too got the award.
I can see why they are friends in this picture. They both chose not to dress up, but
to wear their favorite T-shirts. Girls!

8th Grade Graduation (Part 2) Oops wrong Blog!

If you missed this blog, sorry I posted it on Mojo's site. Go to http://www.mojosspot.blogspot.com/ to read if you missed.

8th Grade Graduation (Part 1)

Let me introduce to you, Martino Jr. High 2011 8th Grade Graduate ...

  

Scott!
He graduated with First Honors and received the
Presidential Academic Excellence Award - again!
He received this in 6th Grade too. We were so
surprised and very proud.



With over 325 graduates, it was hard to get a picture of them all. Here is Scott standing in recognition of First Honors.

We are very proud to say the least of Scott. He has developed into a great young man with a fun personality. We look forward to seeing him grow further as he enters high school and surrenders the blue and gold colors he has worn for the last 8 years and starts to wear Lincoln-Way Central High School colors of Red and Black.
So long Vikings, hello Knights!

 

Mother's Day - The Pries'

Magnolia

 







The prettiest blossom in the yard - Grace.

It was getting a bit cooler when we arrived at my in-laws home on Mother's Day so the guests that came and went were mostly inside. I enjoyed trying out my new camera that I got at Christmas in the yard. Grace was happy to pose for me. We had a parade of pregnant nieces that day and I didn't get a picture of any of them. I just get so wrapped up in the moments that I forget to take the pictures. I enjoyed my day anyhow and I have the memories in my mind for as long as that holds out!