Thursday night Tyler and the freshman team played South O'Brien's JV squad. They did as well as could be expected when you play a group of kids with an extra year of skill and heighth.
Tyler played the JV game Friday night at Estherville. He had 2 assists and 2 rebounds for the game. It was a great game! Yach had the game winning shot! Storm Lake won 42-41.
During the Varsity game Tyler sat with Andy to have some "guy time."

Friday, mom and dad helped me finally buy a new car after my 5 week ordeal with the insurance company after my accident. Both of them made a comment to me that bears repeating. They said to me, "I'm so proud of you! You've done such a good job buying a house, buying a car, and being a strong independent woman living on your own." I just want you to know us kids are that way because you raised us to be. Thank you for raising us that way.
Second, I want to thank my weekend guardian angel. You know who you are;) This weekend Tyler has been home sick with the flu and all the symptoms that go along with it. Your unexpected care package was just what the doctor ordered. Without even asking you for anything you jumped in with both feet to help. I haven't had that done for me in a really long time. We appreciated it sooo much. Thank you!

The perfect form for a free throw.
Tyler did a great job penetrating the basket. He scored 15 points last night.

The "A" team cheering on the "B" squad.

Tyler holds first or second place for all team stats this year. Last night he got the priviledge of getting the first team technical foul, which made him foul out in the third quarter of the game. While he was in the game he guarded his friend, Eli. He was Tyler's roommate and teammate when he went to Northwestern basketball camp in Orange city 2 years ago.

Roll Tide!!!

Tyler with the Johnny Orr statue at Hilton Coliseum.
This weekend we headed to Ankeny so Tyler could take in an ISU basketball game with Uncle Rich. They started 9 years ago and Tyler has looked forward to them ever since. They got to see a victory which was nice since we've not being seeing any "Ws" in football.
Last semester in English they read the book "Odyssey." The class had to write about a hero they look up to. Tyler wrote about Rich. Yes, Tyler's friends maybe important to him and yes, he may want to stay up late and play his dynasty on X-Box but just remember you are his "Odysseus" Rich:)

Chase setting a screen for Tyler on an inbounds play. The team lost their game Thursday night in Cherokee. They started off good and had a sizeable lead but Cherokee would come back and they just couldn't catch back up.

Uncle Rich and Aunt Andrea with Tyler.
Tyler with Uncle Jason, Aunt Hollie, and Cousin Chloe.
Tyler with Grandpa and Grandma.
My best attempt at a family pic...not bad;)
Sunday morning after Christmas we went to Westwood to visit Great Grandma K. She was awake in her chair and we got to have a nice visit with her.
Monday after Christmas Grandpa, Rich, and Tyler headed to Niobrara Nebraska for a day of pheasant hunting. It started off slow but by the end of the day they had got their limit. Afterwards, they went to Newcastle and caught up with some old friends. Tyler learned that Grandpa was a legend back in the day.