happy heart day

basketball photo montage

{5th & 6th grade basketball pep rally} {half time talk during the championship} {Carly shutting out #53 - her defensive goal for the night} {st Frances game #2} {strategy and prayer} {saint louis game #2} {harding game #2} {pep talk from Coach Stephen after excellent play in Harding game} {way to go #31} {Great season girls! 12 & 3! Winner of the Championship Tournament!}

2012 = week 6

This was the final week of the 2012 basketball season.

The tournament started on Monday at Saint Louis Catholic School.

Monday, we beat Grace St. Luke.

Tuesday, we beat Immaculate Conception.

and tonight, we beat Saint Francis for the 6th grade championship!!

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Carly had her 3 best games of the season!

I told her that it was definitely the time to have them.

She got aggressive - scoring, rebounding, blocking shots, getting steals

and playing awesome defense.

Way to go Carly!!

I am tired but had so much fun.

I love those girls.

teaching her young

Without company and without Kenny,

I thought Carly and I might need something

to keep Carly and I interested in the Super Bowl game.

So I made us a score grid,

called Kenny, and we all picked out squares.

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I didn't want actual prizes or money.

So, I made a list of "prizes" that mostly

allowed the winner to make choices. Choice of activity, choice of chore,

and choice of menu.

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Turns out the best prize was

me winning complete control of the car radio for the week.

Carly really did not like giving up control of the music.

80's music all week!

2012 = week 5

Carly turned 12 this week.

She got a week worth of birthday mail.

She got a week worth of birthday emails.

She got more gifts.

She had more cupcakes.

I covered her doorway in crepe paper.

She had homemade mac and cheese for birthday dinner.

She announced that she felt like a super star.

birthday photo booth shots

every child is an artist

The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.

pablo picasso

My sweet girl is turning 12.

How does that happen?

She asked a few friends to celebrate her birthday

with a fun painting party.

MamMam, G'daddy, Aunt Kacey and Kenny painted too.

We had it at the Pleasant Hill Art Center.

It was perfect for a tween party.

The girls had a fabulous time.

Ok, maybe the grown ups had a good time too! I kinda liked a birthday party with guests old enough to take care of themselves and someone else responsible for running the party. My only job was taking pictures. And I still managed to miss some opportunities! The girls were so focused. It was fun to see each of their paintings coming along. When we scheduled the party, Carly picked an owl to paint.

They all thought it was a good choice. Per Carly's request, we had pizza, fruit, and Sam's whipped icing cupcakes.

The gifts from her friends all fit into these categories:

candy

vera bradley

itunes gift cards

Look whoooo's turning 12.

Sorry I couldn't help it.

What a wonderful evening!

2012 = week 4

Although, it was a little early, Carly had a BIG birthday week.

First, she had her best basketball game of the season.

She scored 13 points and had 13 rebounds!

They won in overtime!

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Next, Kenny made it home in time

to see her and the rest of her 6th grade basketball team

recognized at half time of the high school girl's game.

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On Saturday, her fan section grew larger

with the arrival of MamMam, G'daddy, and Aunt Kacey.

Her personal game wasn't as good as Thursday but

the team won!

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Saturday evening, Carly had her birthday party with a few classmates.

They are growing up so fast.

We had a painting party, and the girls loved it.

It was the perfect tween party!

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What a pre-birthday week!

wordless wednesday :: through carly's eyes

recognition

Carly's 6th grade basketball team was introduced at

halftime of the High School girls' basketball game.

It was a big night!