With mom winning 5 X's tickets at work and Dad working, Steve, Tyler, Chase and myself headed to Sioux City. We met at Pizza Hut for supper and then bundled up in our coats and blankets to watch in 58 degree weather. They ended up losing 0-4. Tyler and Chase had a good time getting these ballon buddies made for them.

What a nailbiter!!! After 6 regular innings the score was tied at 7. Tyler started out the game pitching and ended at shortstop. "Old Skool" owners were there tonight to watch the game and treat the team to a DQ blizzard. Thank you!!!

For Memorial Day we had Mom, Dad, Sherry, and Merlin over for lunch. After 2 bites of his brat Tyler was ready for grampa to give him a spin on the new turbo Triumph. They headed to the waterpark where Tyler spent the rest of the evening swimming.

Tyler, Brendan and Robbie before they went to the grove to Paintball. Yesterday was Tyler's first time for paintballing. He really loved it. Imagine that!

Tyler afterwards. The first game was with all the kids and adults. The second game was ADULTS ONLY plus Tyler. He got two men out right away. He held his own that's for sure. Some of the adults commented to me afterwards how good he is with a gun. They also got to hear some "hunting stories" about an owl and a black pheasant. I told them Tyler's been shooting since he was 3 and can hang with any adult you put with him.

Tonight was the boys first baseball game. Afterwards, Old Skool treated the team to Blizzards at DQ. Thanks Old Skool for a "cool treat" after the game.

The Storm Lake 6th grade tournament team played in a two day tournament this weekend. They went 1-3. Tyler played pitcher, catcher, short stop, and second. The boys did a good job playing against some good competition.

The studio that Tyler visited for his minicourse at school today. The studio is located in Spencer, Ia. They learned about the history of glassblowing and how to make it. Afterwards they went to McDonald's for lunch.
Tyler under the "Red Goblin".

Tyler and Dakota in front of the stained glass window "The Jungle". It is for sale for $250,000. It usually takes 3 years to sell. If one man was to make it himself it would take him 9 years to complete.

Each kid has their last name on the back of the shirt.
Last night at practice we handed out the jerseys and hats to all the kids. They were all very excited to see their number and name on the shirt.

The highlight of the weekend was when the boys recognized this You tube star, Raphael Miles, from the team "94 ft. of game". He is from Minnesota, an 8th grader, and can dunk the ball.
This is the team of boys that got together to participate in a summer basketball league. This past weekend we traveled to Omaha for their first tournament. The boys record was 2-3. All the boys told us mothers "Happy Mother's Day". As a mom there was no place I'd rather be then watching my son enjoy himself playing the game he loves.

This is of all the kids receiving awards for 3 consecutive quarters of 3.5 gpa and above.

This is of the kids who had perfect attendance for the school year.

Tyler also received an award for participating in show choir. He continues to serve at the weekend Masses. We are very proud of his academic accomplishments and his service to the church.

Tyler and gramma after the spring concert. Tyler is 4'11" now. Gramma is in her heels in this pic.
One of 2 birthday cakes I made for his b-day. Tyler is using his money he received to go to basketball camps this summer. Steve and him are going to the ISU Father/Son camp on Father's day weekend, ISU day camp in Alta, Northwestern week long camp in July. He also got some new ISU apparel from Rich and Andrea for all the summer basketball. He had 14 pairs of ISU shorts now slimmed down to a good 7. All are long, below the knee, and ready to play in. Thank you to everyone for making his 12th birthday special. He said that night when he went to bed that this was the best birthday ever!!!

For Tyler's birthday he wanted to go out to eat at Huhot and to a Bandits game. So that's what we did. We sat in the front row. All 3 kids caught t-shirts and had them signed after the game. We all had a good time. Not pictured was Steve, myself, gramma, and grampa.

For the last 3 weeks we've been "mummifying" a fish in baking soda for Tyler's science experiment. You may also notice the new 'do Tyler's sporting. Yup, that's right a mohawk!!!

Yesterday was the boys last basketball tournament. They went 2-2 for the day. Afterwards we celebrated with lunch at Martini's then it was off to King's Pointe. We all went down the waterslides, enjoyed the lazy river, and Tyler even played a b-ball game in the water.
You're probably wondering why I took a pic of the business card. Well, today is baseball sign up day. This is the business sponsor for Tyler's baseball team this year. Steve is going to be the head coach and I the head mom. By sponsoring a team they get their logo on the shirts, purchase equipment, and update the fields. Thank you to Old Skool Trucking for sponsoring the team.
We love you!!!

"The Perfect NYBA Season"

12-0

First off, Tyler had his district free throw competition this afternoon in Fonda. He got second place with 21 of 25 free throws made. While Tyler was shooting in Fonda his team was playing Sioux Central in a nailbiter. The final score was 39-31 with St. Mary's winning. Tyler made it back in time for the second game against Aurelia. The boys won 63-14. This ends the NYBA season. Their last tournament is March 1st which ends their basketball season. March 2nd sign ups for baseball!!!

Last Sunday Tyler's basketball team played another 2 games in the NYBA. The first game they played against SL (B) team and won. They also won their second game against Aurelia 61-48.

Thursday night at coronation Tyler performed in the Senior boys lip sync. During the song "How far we've come" by matchbox 20 Tyler was the young Evan Smith. Friday night at the basketball game his mom, Julie, came up to me and said that it brought a tear to her eye. She also thought it was neat Tyler played Evan since he loves to tell people they are related.

Today the basketball team played 2 games at Sioux Central. They beat SC 43-17. The second game they beat SL (A) 34-15. Tyler had a season high for the day with 9 rebounds and 7 steals.

No pics just numbers. Yesterday the St. Mary's boys played Sioux Central and won 46-29. Their second game they played the Storm Lake (B) team and won 66-33.

Today the KC's hosted a free throw shoot at St. Mary's for 10 to 14 year olds. Tyler won the 11 year old division. Next he will compete at the district level on Feb. 10th. Here he is pictured with his friend Chris.

Today St. Mary's played their NYBA league games. First game Storm Lake Public B team 21 - St. Mary's 64. Second game Aurelia 25 - St. Mary's 60. They are 4-0 in league play and 6-1 overall on the season.

Saturday St. Mary's held their annual Booster Club 5th/6th grade boys basketball tournament. The team had a tournament record of 2 - 1 to finish 3rd place of 6 teams. First game Manson 43 - St. Mary's 29. Second game Denison 27 - St. Mary's 46. Third game Storm Lake Public 10 - St. Marys 25.

Tyler on defense.

The first season of the NYBA started today with St. Mary's playing Storm Lake Public in a double header. The first game SM won 77-21. The second game SM won 62-18. The boys did an excellent job playing as a "TEAM".

Tyler's 6th grade class getting ready to perform with the bells to "Let there be peace on Earth".
Tyler is in show choir which also performed. A couple of weeks ago they held a party where they ate pizza and tie-dyed t-shirts. Here they are getting ready to perform "Ain't no mountain high enough".