Christmas break has been a fast and adventurous one. First, I had 16 for Christmas dinner. Then Tyler had a wonderful hunting trip with his grandpa and Uncle. Go to "My Uncles Blog" and check out the pictures. The rest of the vacation will entail getting ready for his first basketball tournament which will be on the 13th.

The first annual St. Mary's Icebreaker 3 on 3 tournament was held yesterday. The team was divided into 2 groups: black and white. Each team won 2 games and lost 2 games. This is their first 3 on 3 tournament. The boys did a good job of playing together and Steve did a good job of coaching. They have a month to practice before the tourney season begins. Good luck boys!!!

Thursday night St. Mary's held their Christmas concert. This is the 5th grade with their instruments singing to Child of Peace.
This year Tyler had the oppurtunity to join Show Choir. They practiced every Thursday morning at 7:30a.m. The kids chose the song "Life is a Highway" by Rascal Flatts to move and groove to. They did a good job for their first year.
As if Tyler's room was lacking for plaques he received another one Monday night. This time from 4-H. One year ago he joined the SSSE (Shooting Sports and Safety Education) group. He just completed Air Rifle. Next he will be learning Shotgun.

No new pictures to post just some news to report. We've had a busy last couple of weeks. Thanksgiving weekend brought about a lot of fun for Tyler. We attended a Musketeers hockey game in Sioux City and went hunting with grandpa (no pheasants were brought home). Then on Saturday he spent the night with the Smith's visiting his twin cousins. Then home for another round of Dodgeball.
This week also brought Steve's first practice as coach for Tyler's basketball tournament team. Yesterday Tyler's team in NBA ameteurs lost the championship game. It was a close game and both teams did very well. Today is another day of basketball practice and dodgeball.
It is also Andrea's birthday today so "Happy 32nd Birthday Andrea".
Everyone have a good week and we'll write at you later.