May 2018- 10 on 10

In May, we celebrated three birthday’s and Mother’s Day. Soccer wrapped up and baseball started. Michael finished sixth grade and we replaced our 13 year-old Honda Pilot.

Sunday, May 6- Our first mini golf outing of the year- fore! Colorado Journey- Pack Mule Draw course.

Tuesday, May 8- We celebrated Chris’ birthday with dinner at Hacienda Colorado.

This is nacho average birthday card. In queso you didn’t know, you’re awesome. Love, Mom & Dad. “They know me so well..”

Saturday, May 12- Happy birthday to me! The day started off with breakfast at LePeep with Chris, Jessy, Kyle, Michael, Joni and Dad.

Saturday, May 12- Michael's last soccer game of the (undefeated) season. Atha vs Wilson 7-0.

Sunday, May 13- Kyle’s birthday and Mother’s Day.

Friday, May 18- Maxie’s first fast food drive thru experience. He stood up the whole time we were waiting at the pick-up window.

Wednesday, May 23- The ‘New York Yankees’ had their first outdoor baseball practice. Michael played shortstop and Coach White had ice cream for the boys after practice.

Friday, May 25- Michael’s last day of 6th grade.

Monday, May 28- We said goodbye to the Honda Pilot we bought when Michael was two weeks old and bought a Nissan Pathfinder to replace it.

You never know how your story might inspire another. Share what you wish, save some just for you and always remember to add new chapters as you go along.

~Maria Shriver

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April 2018- 10 on 10

Sunday, April 1- Chris and Michael finally made it home from Springfield after a 2-hour flight delay.

Friday, April 6- Michael tied for 10th for 6th Grade in the Colorado Math League.

Sunday, April 8- Chris and I split a chicken chimichanga on our La Fogata lunch date while Michael was at Youth Group.

Sunday, April 8- St. Paul Presbyterian Church building representation built by St. Paul Sunday School Youth with Legos.

Wednesday, April 11- Dinner prep.

Saturday, April 14- Atha vs Hossack 2-1. Michael got tripped and tweaked his knee but after a short rest he was okay.

Monday, April 16- Dental cleaning/checkup after school this afternoon. Photo by Chris.

Wednesday, April 18- Student led conference followed by dinner at Godfather’s Pizza.

Friday, April 20- Michael says the Five Guys shake is his favorite- even more than the burger.

Tuesday, April 24- Target Tuesday fun. I love these two- there’s never a dull moment.

Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them. ~Lemony Snicket

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March 2018- 10 on 10

In March, basketball wrapped up and soccer started the very next week. Michael read all 12 books in the Brotherband series by John Flanagan. Spring break was the last week of the month so Michael and Chris went to Springfield, Missouri, to visit Chris’ family for a couple of days.

Saturday, March 3- White vs Lucas 26-18

Wednesday, March 14- Michael’s basketball team had an undefeated season so Coach White threw a pizza party complete with trophies and cookies.

Sunday, March 18- Max wanted to see what his boy was doing outside.

Thursday, March 22- I helped with the annual book inventory in the library at Michael’s school- 10 books at a time. We need 8.67 more volunteer hours to get to the required 25 before the end of the school year.

Friday, March 23- Llamas on my afternoon walk.

Saturday, March 24- Atha at Pederson 9-0. Michael is the team captain again this season.

Sunday, March 25- Chris took a photo of me setting up a Lego photo. We’re getting close to having them ready to list on Ebay.

Wednesday, March 28- Chris brought these home for me on Sunday. So pretty!

Thursday, March 29- Michael reading one of the Brotherband books on the way to the airport this morning.

Friday, March 30- Michael on the Branson Coaster. Photo by Chris.

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The ones who win are the ones who stay at it after everyone else has quit.
Michael Hyatt

February 2018- 10 on 10

In February, Liberty Middle School basketball wrapped up but Parker Rec with Coach White was in full swing. We celebrated my nephew Ben’s 12th birthday at Spider Monkey and Sweet Tomatoes and we went snow tubing in Frisco.

Thursday, February 1- Liberty Middle School basketball practice was tough today- one coach for 60 boys and Michael's team was fighting so coach sat them down for a few minutes.

Saturday, February 3- We had dinner at Sweet Tomatoes after Spider Monkey for Ben’s 12^th birthday.

Monday, February 5- LMS Number 25. Today was the last game of the season.

Tuesday, February 6- Michael reading book 7 in the Ranger’s Apprentice series by John Flanagan on the way home from school this afternoon. He’s read all 12 books in this series and is currently on book 3 in the sequel/spin-off series- Brotherband Chronicles.

Thursday, February 15- Michael had his annual eye exam after school today.

Thursday, February 15- Now THAT’s the way to nap!

Saturday, February 17- What I’m Reading- Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34808520-future-home-of-the-living-god 

Sunday, February 18- We went snow tubing in Frisco this afternoon!

Monday, February 19- Today was my first try at taking photos of Legos for Ebay listings. Hopefully they are good enough.

Saturday, February 24- White vs Roberts 17-5. Coach White bought all 10 boys Arizona Sun Devils shorts.

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Eighty percent of success is showing up.

Woody Allen

January 2018- 10 on 10

January was all basketball! In addition to Parker Rec basketball with Coach White (Sun Devils), Michael also played with Liberty Middle School (Wolves). Challenge School doesn’t have sports teams so he played with his home school- Liberty. It was a 3-week season from January 16 through February 5. Practices/games were Monday through Thursday at Liberty. I took 1 ½ hours of vacation time every one of those days so I could pick Michael up from Challenge when they dismissed at 3 pm to get to Liberty in time for the 3:55 pm practice/game. Michael knew a few of the 60 boys from elementary school and we also saw some familiar faces on the opposing teams including a current Parker Rec teammate who just happens to be Coach White’s grandson! We saw Michael’s 2017 Aurora Rec coach and all of those teammates too. Chris even got stopped at work by a parent he sat by at one the games! And a true blast from the past- a preschool classmate also played for Liberty (but on a different Level 1 team). The 60 boys were divided into 6 teams of 10- three Level 1 teams and three Level 2 teams. Michael was on the red Level 1 team with an elementary school G.T. friend. It was an exhausting but fun month!

Monday, January 1- We started 2018 with breakfast at Mimi's Cafe.

Saturday, January 6- Michael really is on the verge of being too big to snuggle. The big book on the floor was the book for the second test (Fundamentals of Insurance Planning) for the ChFC designation Chris is working on through The American College. He took and passed! the test on the 29th.

Sunday, January 7- The week 1 prompt for Amy Johnson-Crow’s 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge was "start". I started a visual family tree project for Michael. I’m hoping to do something similar for Kyle and Keila. Thanks to all who have provided information and photos when I’ve asked! The collage on the left is me, my parents and grandparents and the collage on the left is Chris with his parents and grandparents.

Saturday, January 13- First Parker Rec game of the 2018 winter season. White (in white) at Harmon 40-9. (Michael is # 3.)

Sunday, January 14- Michael is ready to let go of some Legos. It's going to be a process to get the sets back together. Balls and Legos are not friends.

Monday, January 22- Michael's team was the first coach named- the red team. Their first game is Thursday! (Liberty Middle School)

Thursday, January 25- Five *****! the Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg.

Saturday, January 27- White (in red) at Booher 40-10. (Parker Rec)

Monday, January 29- Liberty 6th grade boys Level 1 teams with Coach Moore before the game against Thunder Ridge Middle School. (Michael is # 25 front and center.)

Wednesday, January 31- Liberty Red (in white) vs. Falcon Creek 29-20.

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With ordinary talent and extraordinary perseverance, all things are attainable.
Thomas Fowell Buxton