The Final Four

is now TWO... A Championship Game!

Michigan State(2) vs. North Carolina(1)

Coach Tom Izzo is one of the best coaches around. And for basketball I will root for a Michigan State team, Izzo's team. But I will draw the line to a gridiron field...Tressel, with an occasional Joe Paterno. Gotta love the ol' man!

We'll be yelling for the GREEN!
Game tip off is Monday the 6th at 9:18pm.

First Games of the Season...

Marked with 2 WINS!

Monroeville Eagles vs. Bellevue Red

13-2

PRICELESS...

Makaleigh was up to bat 3 times with 2 singles and a walk.

1 RBI and 2 scored runs.

Monroeville Eagles vs. Bellevue Gray

22-5

WOO HOO!

Makaleigh pitched a great game...her change up is soooo cool. Even though the batter got a hold of it for a double. She had 7 KO's, 4 walks, & 3 hits. She has grown so much from last year as far as speed, accuracy, leadership and confidence. I'm very proud of her...and you will too, when you see her in action.

Makaleigh was at bat 5 times, with a TRIPLE, 2 singles, and a walk.

7 RBI's and 1 scored run.

Let me just say COLD... The weather started out at 41 degrees with alittle wind. We ended the first game huddling in a bunch~Freezing at 35 degrees! One parent brought a jug of hot chocolate, and cold cut sandwiches for the girls inbetween games. What was I think...double header...duh! But I did have on a winter wool coat & gloves. And all the girls did have on long sleeved Under Armor shirts with pants. I must say, the girls did look sharpin uniforms as a team! The Bellevue team, some had shorts, some had pants and all had just t-shirts on. I think most parents came in hoodies...BRRRRR! Poor Scott and Noah left after the first game, it was too cold for them. We are not trying to get them sick, and must say we have been lucky this sick season.

We have an off week due to Easter, then Makaleigh @ 1 & 3 and Evan @ 2 & 4 on the 19th. Any thoughts on how to split myself into two for being in two places at once????

April Fools Joke?

After 72 years, TV's `Guiding Light' switching off by DAVID BAUDER, AP Television Writer Wed Apr 1, 1:37 PM PDT CBS is pulling the plug on the soap opera "Guiding Light" after a 72-year run that predates television, the show a victim of the economy and changed viewing habits.
The drama's final episode will air on Sept. 18. The Guinness Book of World Records has cited it as the longest-running television drama. It began as a 15-minute serial on NBC Radio on Jan. 25, 1937, and debuted on CBS TV in 1952, focusing on the fictional town of Springfield and the Spaulding, Lewis and Cooper families.
"For many of us, it was the first show we ever watched," said Lynn Leahey, editorial director of Soap Opera Digest. Unlike prime-time shows that came and went, it was a constant in people's lives. "It really is heartbreaking to see something like this go away."
Procter & Gamble Productions, which makes the show, informed cast and crew Wednesday at separate sets in New York and New Jersey. The company isn't giving up on the story, and will explore different ways to keep it going after September, a spokeswoman said.
Soap operas have been in a long, slow decline in popularity, primarily because many of the women who made up their loyal audiences are no longer at home at that hour. They're working, and can find the communal experience that their favorite soaps once gave them elsewhere.
"Guiding Light" had the lowest ratings of the eight daytime dramas on the air. When it leaves, CBS and ABC will have three weekday soap operas, with NBC having one.
"The numbers are really tough for all of these old dramas," said Ron Raines, the actor who portrayed the villain Alan Spaulding in "Guiding Light."
"I don't think any of the other shows want any of us to go off. We're all in this together," he said.
Many successful actors got their start on "Guiding Light," including James Earl Jones, Calista Flockhart, Hayden Panettiere, Kevin Bacon and Taye Diggs
Faced with extinction a year ago, "Guiding Light" significantly revamped its operations. It ditched its fixed, three-camera set in favor of portable cameras that enabled producers to shoot in different locations. The move saved money and changed the show's look to make it seem more like the reality shows younger viewers are accustomed to.
It didn't work, at least enough for CBS. The network hasn't said what will replace "Guiding Light" on the schedule, but it will almost certainly be a talk or game show, which are much cheaper to make than dramas with a large cast.
The changes also made many of the fans and cast members unhappy, said Carolyn Hinsey, Soap Opera Digest columnist. Two of its biggest stars, Beth Ehlers and Ricky Paull Goldin, quit and now work on ABC's "All My Children."
For fans of the genre, Wednesday's move could be a peek into the future.
Ten years from now, "I absolutely think (daytime dramas) will still be around," Leahey said. "I don't know if you'll be able to watch them from noon to three o'clock on network television."
In fact, the cancellation could be an opportunity for "Guiding Light," she said. Perhaps there's a way to keep the show alive on cable or online; Procter & Gamble says it will have to evaluate whether there's a cost-effective way to do that.
For now, its cast and crew are in mourning.
"What is it? 72 years continuous?" Raines said. "That will never be touched. It's a very sad thing, but these are the times we live in. It's very tough out there."

Are you serious? I love this show...and have been watching this show for over 25 years. What I am to do? With this day being April 1st...it really wouldn't be a nice joke to play on me!

Wii Challenge...

is a great time to invite family for a bowling night, wii fitness fun, or go kart racing. Steve & Lisa brought the kids for a fun-filled night. We had a blast! Eating pizza, kids playing, the men watching a movie while Lisa & I were testing the waters of the WiiFit.

Our neices, Karmyn & Kendra.

Having a great time... boxing!

Thanks for coming and spending your Friday night with us- we had a good time!

Happy Birthday Gram

Grandma Halsey celebrated her 84th birthday at the beginning of March, this year! A group of ladies met in Toledo's Cracker Barrel for lunch. Toledo was centrally located for us to meet. Sandy(mom's cousin) was coming from Indiana, Sandy's daughters live in Toledo, Mom was picking up Grandma & Aunt Pam, and Makaleigh & I were coming as well. So in all, everyone drove about an hour to visit & eat a birthday celebration with Grandma. Mandy had to work, but we missed her!

Deb, which is my mom...the only daughter of four kids. Makaleigh, my only daughter of three children and the oldest grand-daughter of four girls and eight boys. But, Grandma on the other hand, had two sisters and two brothers. What a great picture! I love you all...

A Four Generation...how awesome!
Grandma Halsey(84) with daughter Deborah(54),and Grand-Daughter Stacy(soon 35), and Great-Grand-Daughter Makaleigh(14). Sorry about the ages! But easier for me to remember now, than in a few years and trying to decide what our ages were.

I think Gram enjoyed her day... I know Makaleigh & I did! And it was wonderful meeting second-cousins, Becky & Wendy too!

Happy Valentine's Day

Noah had been bugging Dad to take him shopping for Valentine's Day. Noah must totally understand that buying gifts for people that you love are a nice and loving thing to do. He really loves to see your face light up with the surprise of opening and liking the gift he bought. He is so sincere and very caring about you and your feelings. Saying things like: Oh, mom would like that...I think she would really like me to buy this for her! And I need to get my sister, Makaleigh a flower to show her I love her. Scott was saying, if he would let him buy everything he seen for the two of you, he'd need a loan.

Look at that face...so proud to make the women is his life happy!

Thanks for your Patiences!

Let's see...so much has happened! First things first, thank you for being patient with me during a rough month. A writer's block of what to write about, not that they weren't things important enough for me to share, but just lots of thoughts of my Grandpa. Everything took me back to my Grandpa.

For those of you that knew that my Grandfather was battling with lung cancer and those of you that didn't, we lost him on Valentine's Day. My Grandfather was an active, young 83 years old. He loved to travel to Florida for the winter months, and restore John Deere tractors, and most of all take care of his gardening. Well, he farmed a few acres with his son, Bryon. Also had a few fruit trees in Florida. Grandpa also enjoyed a good family cook out with lots of family around.

Makaleigh has started spring softball through the school last week. Grades are good and made the Merit Roll this semester. Makaleigh and I are going to Washington DC for the school's 8th grade trip in a few weeks. We are looking forward to spending four days in DC.
Evan is active as always! He is practicing baseball twice a week for a travel league. And will be in a regular season of ball as well.
Noah has informed us that next year he is going to wrestle. But for now, coach pitch is right around the corner. This will be his third year of baseball. He will enjoy a baseball clinic which is coming up soon.