Just a funny story

Being the world class procrastinator that I am, I decided that it was a good day to put up our Christmas tree instead of study for my huge test a week from Monday. I know I know it's only November 14th, but I couldn't resist the temptation to put up our FIRST Christmast tree in our FIRST house. So my mom brought the tree over that we had temporarily stored at their house. Fabulous, I thought, I'll open it up and put it in the perfect spot in our front room. As I'm opening the tree I see writing on the box that says "half tree great for putting against wall". What the heck does that mean? So I searched further on the box (mind you this is what I should have done PRIOR to buying it but honestly, who thinks they would only sell HALF CHRISTMAS TREES). There is a picture on the box of a sideview of the tree and sure enough....it's only HALF OF A CHRISTMAS TREE! Thankfully the spot I picked out was by a wall so we made due. I just laugh thinking that JR and I bought our first Christmas tree and it was only a HALF TREE. I guess that just gives us something to look forward to when we make the big bucks...a WHOLE Christmas tree. hahaha I have to laugh because it really is pretty funny. No wonder we got such a great deal on it the day after Christmas last year. Those suckers tricked us into thinking we were getting a full tree. I'll post pictures of it when there are ornaments on it and everything, but I had to post about our pathetic HALF tree.
Moral of the story....can't judge a tree by it's picture on the box. You better make sure you read the fine print. :-)

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Results are in...

and the Bulldogs lost in a tough battle to Warren tonight. They lost 14-6 in a hard fought battle. JR said the defense played really well considering they only allowed 14 points on a team who had a running back with 2,000+ yards this season and a quarter back with 1,000+ yards this season. The offense just couldn't get it going tonight. The boys have another year to look forward so they can learn from this one. We'll get 'em next time. What a good season! Way to go DOGS!

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Stay tuned....

for the results of tonight's match-up between the Brownsburg Bulldogs and the Warren Central Warriors (I might have made up Warren's mascot because I don't know what it is). :-) I opted not to go to the game because I haven't gone to the last three post season games and the Bulldogs have won so I didn't want to start tonight. JR is there, as you would expect, and he promised to cheer extra loud for me. It's kick-off time RIGHT NOW!!!! GO BULLDOGS!!!!!!

The results will follow later tonight..


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Sectional Champs!!!

Well, it has been a great season thus far for the boys. Nearly 2 1/2 decades after Brownsburg last won a sectional title -- back in 1985, the Bulldogs (9-3) finally claimed another trophy, this time by beating rival Avon 42-14 on the road Friday in the Class 5A Sectional 6 final. Derek, and Daren have enjoyed the season and have been working really hard. Next friday they host Warren Central (10-2), one of the powerhouse teams in the state.
Becky and I have enjoyed friday night football, especially when it doesn't rain. If all goes well and their team plays like they did last night, the journey will continue and we will have the opportunity to play in Lucas Oil Stadium for the State Championship. Meanwhile, we will take it one play at a time and enjoy the ride.



Boys after sectional championship game vs. Avon (42-14)



Boys after first secional game vs. Arsenal Tech (65-0)


We will keep you posted on next weeks results. Hopefully it will be something like.....VICTORY for the Bulldogs!!!!!!!

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Halloween Wedding

mom and dad dancing the night away at the IMA
the hubby and i at the reception
So it was a Halloween wedding and there was a photo booth there where you get your picture taken to put in the guest book next to where you sign. These are the costumes that we chose to wear for our picture...I hope the bride and groom can tell who we are! :-)

Just thought that I would share some pictures from the wedding we went to last night. It was a beautiful day for a beautiful wedding. The reception was at the IMA and it was fabulous.

Off to study for the rest of the day. GO COLTS!!!

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Ladies and Gentlemen.........

My brother and sister-in-law are expecting their first baby in March and we just found out that it's going to be a baby GIRL!!!!!!! We are so excited for them and can't wait to spoil her to pieces. :-) I didn't think they were going to find out the sex but we were pleasantly surprised today. I see lots of pink and green in her future.

We just wanted to share our excitement over being an Aunt and Uncle come March. Have a fabulous weekend!

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Can you tell that I rediscovered the digital camera...

I have to apologize in advance because these pictures will be out of order. I can't figure out how to do slideshows on here so I have to upload the pictures individually. If you know how to get a slideshow onto the blog let me know. I'm sure it would make posting pictures a lot easier. :-)
Above: Hoosier and JR raking the leaves so we can see our backyard again


She's just so pretty. Her coat matches the leaves. :-)
Gingersnap came over to play on Thursday and if you can't tell by the excessively long tongues here...they wore one another out!
Here is JR and his brothers after Derek and Daren won their first sectional game on Friday. They have a second sectional game against conference rival Zionsville this Friday. GO DOGS!!!
The rest of these pictures are from our adventure down to southern Illinois to celebrate one of our really good friend's birthday. We even slept in a tent with NO air mattress in 38 degree weather. We are so hard core!!!
This is the birthday boy, Jake. He and his wife are some of our really good friends here. They are in our small group and live very close by.
Here are Keely (Jake's wife) and I taking a night horse ride. This was probably my favorite part because if you know me at all you know that I LOVE horses.
Here are JR and Jake just hanging out
Just sitting on some hay around the camp fire staying warm and enjoying being in "God's country" as Jake and Keely call it. I have never as many stars as I did that night. And did I mention that I saw my FIRST shooting star there. Pretty awesome!


So we had a wonderful weekend full of fellowship and friends. Today was spent catching up on life around here (i.e. laundry, leaf raking etc). As soon as I finish this post I will be heading straight for bed to enjoy a good night's sleep before another week of school. Hope you had a wonderful weekend!


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