Hello

So, although this is not technically a memo from Missouri (HA, this is actually Christa posting from CUW) I thought I'd post cause I don't know how soon Angie will, or what all she will say...
WE ARE SO PROUD OF ANGIE!!! She finished up cross-country season last weekend, while Dad, Sandi, Jon, and I were celebrating at Peter and Emily's wedding. Monday, she began basketball try-outs which lasted til Wednesday. Wednesday she found out that she will be playing on the Varsity basketball team (which is quite an accomplishment for a freshman!) WAY TO GO, SISTER! Don't know what else is going 0n besides that Mom only has one more week of Ablaze left, and in just two short weeks (hopefully) I will be home again.
Well that's al for now... to see what I'm up to visit http://christasteinbacher.blogspot.com
Love, C

Last weekend was Homecoming. Our football team pulled off a win in the cold, and then on Saturday we all dressed up an went to the dance. My friend and I got ready together and then went to another classmate's house with about 15 other people for dinner and then headed off to the dance. The dance was a lot of fun and I even saw Jon there!
The swine flu and other sickenesses have been going around at both of our schools. Fortunately, Dad and I have stayed pretty healthy but Mom isn't feeling the greatest. It hasn't slowed her down too much and thankfully she is getting better.

We all are enjoying an extended weekend the next couple of days for fall break and parent-teacher conferences. Next weekend we are looking forward to Christa's fall break.

The Cross Country season is quickly ending in the next few weeks as we compete in the District and State meets. Last week we had our conference race on a very wet and muddy course. Despite the mud, however, our whole team did very well and the girls finished in 2nd place and the boys in 3rd place overall.

Today, I got my Driver's permit. I was pretty excited yet nervous to actually get my hands on the wheel. Mom took me to an empty parking lot and I just practiced driving around. It was tons better than I expected and there aren't any new scratches on the car!

Sorry it's been a while since I posted. The last month went by very quickly.

The last weekend of September was Sandi's fall break so she was able to come home for awhile. Unfortunately for her, most of Saturday, the four of us were in Kansas City because of a Cross Country Meet. We were very excited to see Peter at the meet! We hung out at his house afterwards and ate at Famous Dave's before heading back home. (Thanks Peter it was really enjoyable).

We've been able to keep in touch with Christa on Skype. She just had a concert at Mequon where all 3 of her musical groups performed and it went very well.

The weather in St. Louis has already started to get colder. This morning it was down in the 30s but eventually warmed up to about 60. We had almost nonstop rain from Wednesday night to Friday morning which caused one of our Cross Country meets to get cancelled. We miss Sandi and Christa and all of our family out of town. Hope you are all doing well!

Starting Up Again

Hi Everyone! This is Angie. I'm new with blogging so I'm not quite sure how to do this or what to say. School's in full swing now for the three of us left in Missouri as well as for my sisters in AL and WI. We miss Sandi and Christa very much, but somehow we've managed to keep our schedules pretty busy.
Mom is teaching part-time PE at Zion still and has also volunteered to help coach the 6th grade volleyball team. They won their first match in a very close and exciting game. This Sunday Dad and I surprised Mom with a party to celebrate her
50th birthday which is this coming Monday.
Dad is teaching at LHS. It doesn't feel too unusual being at the same school although he sometimes comes into my chemistry class and likes to joke around with my teacher but its not too embarassing. He's been taking me to and from school and other places where I need to go and has graciously stayed at school longer until I'm done with practice. Both of my parents have been very flexible and unselfish to adjust to my cross-country and school schedules.
We've talked to Sandi and Christa many times already and they both seem to be happy where they are. Sandi is playing on an intramural football team and really enjoying it. Christa is participating in the choir, band, and handbells at Mequon. (Sorry I don't know the official names of the groups.) We miss them both!
I've started my first year of high school and feel like it has gone pretty smoothly. It's great to get to know so many different people. I've been running Cross-Country this year, and I love it. Everyone on the team is so encouraging and supportive and the coaches are awesome! I'm so thankful to have the opportunity to be on this small but close group. Our first meet was last Friday and we have another one tomorrow. We couldn't have a team score last week since we had some injuries and didn't have enough to run as a team, but everyone did extremely well.
Remembering the anniversary of 9-11 of today, I thank God for the gift of life He's given me and for so many luxuries that I know I overlook way too often. I hope you are all doing well and enjoy the picutres of our first meet and Mom's surprise birthday party.
Love,

AngieGetting ready before the race. This is 5 of the 7 girls on the team

The beginning of the race. There were lots of runners.Finishing the race. Team "huddle" afterwards

Mom's Birthday Cake

Mom cutting her cake

Mom sporting her new hat : )

A New Location

I have moved in... officially! All settled in! Not only am I moved in up in WI, but I also have a new blog, see http://christasteinbacher.blogspot.com I plan to still post on this (or teach Angie t00) and post more personal stuff on "Christa's Corner" Feel free to check it out! Love, C

Pictures from Summer '09

Jon and I at the Brad Paisly Concert

(My Belated Birthday Present... 6/18)

We got to Tim, Sarah, Emma, and Lucas!!!

Here is Lucas getting into the toy basket at Grandma's

Emma and Angie are stacking with the little circle game

Alyssa, Nathanael, and Grandma at Uncle Deane's

Here I am with the newest descendent of Grandma and Grandpa... Carly Anne Lorenz

I believe I failed to mention earlier that Dad had 2 Steak Nights... one with Zion guys and one with LHS guys... here are the LHS steaks, which apparently had a greatly out did the Zion steaks

Mom, Me, and Angie on our vacation to OK

Dad and Jack contemplate a trivial pursuit answer

Zanny and I =)

A Sincere apology that there are no pictures of Sandi on here... Since she wasn't on either of our big trips, I do not have any pictures of her from this summer that are easy for me to access... =(

HOPE YOU ENJOY!!!
Love, C

Catching Up.. Once Again!

Well, I have been doing a horrible job of keeping up with blogging, and I really don't have a very great excuse for it haha! This summer was found our family constanty moving, but with just enough time to relax in between. At the end of June, Mom, Angie, and I worked at "Crocodile Dock," Zion's VBS. That weekend, Angie and I, along with other friends and members of Youth Group went to the Missouri District Youth Gathering in Springfield, MO. It was lots of fun. The day after we got back, Mom and Dad took their anniversary trip to some random small town in Missouri (don't remember where it was at this point... Whoops!) The next weekend (4 of July) I got to go to Branson with Jon and his parents where they have a lake house (another fun trip!)
All this time, Sandi worked at Dots, a ladies' clothing store in the area, but she got the following weekend off (7/10-7/12) to go to Mobile, AL with her closest Samford friends. This same weekend, the rest of us went up to WI where I had college orientation, and we got to see many family members, some of whom we rarely get to see! What fun all of us had that weekend! The following Sunday (7/19) Mom, Dad, Angie, and I left to go on the annual Zeitler vacation. This year the destination was Lake Ardmore? in Oklahoma (not sure if that was the exact location, but we were nearby haha). The week in Oklahoma included much tubing, water skiing attempts, a wedding shower for Jordy and Lauren, a trip to Dallas (for me, anyway) and lots and lots of family time (including 4 trivial pursuit games) and multiple attempts to learn Dad's brat sauce recipe. We left the vacation a little early to make a stop near Kansas City on Friday, the 24th , to help Aunt Karen, Uncle Jon, Peter, and Emily move things into Peter and Emily's house in KS. When we got back, Angie had finally made the decision to run cross country instead of playing volleyball for LHS. In fact, she is at her first official practice right now!
The following weekend, on Sunday, August 2, Jon was baptised and confirmed at Zion. At all services that weekend, I had a fun experience in giving the children's message. It was an exciting day for all, as Mom and Dad are two of his sponsors. The next day, I went to LHS to get my yearbook (I helped create it) and I am absolutely thrilled with how it turned out!
I figured now would be a good time to post since summer is practically over here at the Steinbacher house. Mom has been putting in many hours at Zion. Dad has been attending faculty meetings, and Sandi and I can count our final shifts at work on one hand each. Dad and Angie start school Wednesday (Orientation Day); Thursday is the first full day of classes. We think Sandi will be leaving next Tuesday, and will move in on Wednesday. Mom begins classes next Wednesday (8/19) and I leave the following Tuesday, and will move in on Wednesday (8/26).
Hopefully tonight I will find time to make a "photo journal" of all our summer events for the blog. God's blessings to everyone as a new school year, and for many of us, a new chapter in our lives begins!
Love, C

Catching Up... Again

Well, I have most definitely failed at posting once a week. May was a very busy month for our family. Starting with my final LHS concert on May 7, we never really stopped running. At the concert, we performed some really incredible music, it was also awards night for senior music students. I recieved service awards for being choir (and band?) secretary, the Director's Award for Choir, and the John Philip Sousa Award. A week later, we had the real senior awards night.
The next day, Sandi got home for the summer, and less than an hour later, Aunt Karen and Grandma arrived to our house. That Saturday (the 16th) was Angie's State Track Meet. She got 1st in the triple jump (setting a new school record, jumping 31' 7.5" (i think)), 1st in the 400 meter dash. 2nd in the 4x200 relay, and 2nd in the 200 meter dash. The Zion girls team placed 1st overall for the 2nd year in a row!!! If that wasn't enough excitement, the Krugs, and Aunt Christa, Jack, and Kate arrived in town that evening for Angie's Confirmation. The weekend continued to be excited on Sunday morning. Sunday, May 17th marked Angela's confirmation day. Her life verse is Deuteronomy 31:6. The service was very lovely (with some great music, I must add). Although I did not sit with the family (cause I was playing my flute), Jon and I still got to have some fun with a little one, Evelyn, in the balcony during the service.
The following week meant finals and a good-bye to high school for me. I only had to take three finals, and had to finish up two yearbook spreads (can't wait for it to come out!!!) Grandma even stayed the whole week with us!!! (what a blessing!!!) Thursday night, Zanny and Vic arrived, and we went to the Ascension service. Saturday, Aunt Karen, Uncle Jon, the Krugs, and Matt Zeitler arrived in preparation for Sunday (My high school graduation). Sunday, marked my graduation day for me! I was the lone valedictorian for the LHS class of 2009. We saw most of the family off on a very rainy monday morning, after I spent most of the night up at Grad night.
Zanny and Vic stayed for a few more days before heading to IL and WI. While they were here, Zanny helped my make a t-shirt quilt, which I absolutely love!!
I got a job working as a babysitter at Club Fitness; Sandi is working at Dots; Angie is taking Summer class in Applications (a computer course). We are continuing to just live our lives.
Saturday, we had my graduation/Angie's Confirmation party... it was lots of fun, and we probably had about 40-50 people go through the house throughout the evening. We hope you are all doing well, and pictures from the past month will follow soon!
Love, C

A Matter of Life and Death

This past weekend has been pretty exciting. As I said on Saturday, Angie and Mom had a track meet Friday night. Despite a whole lot of rain, Angie came in first in triple jump, third in the 400 meter, and third in the 1600 meter (approx. one mile).
Last thursday night, I discovered my phone was broken and would not charge. On Saturday, I went to the AT&T store, and they confirmed my suspicions that I would need a new phone. This was my matter of death. On Sunday, I went to Wal-mart and picked up a very basic nokia phone, which I am still in the process of getting used to...
Now, time for the matter of life. On Sunday, my friend Sarah Cooper and I hosted a baby shower at Zion for women all over the community. We asked everyone to bring items that would be donated to the Pregnancy Resource Center, and Our Lady's Inn. Today, at lunch, we sold our left-over cupcakes (because we had a very low turn-out), and made an additional $20 to give to the PRC and Our Lady's Inn.
AND IF THAT WASN'T ENOUGH...
My cousin Matt and his wife, Elise, o and their daughter Madeline welcomed Carley Anne to the world yesterday night, just one day after Madeline's second birthday... Congratulations to All!!! All of us here in MO love little Carley already!

Rain, Rain Has Gone Away!

It has been a very rainy week here in the St. Louis region. Despite the rain, Angie and the rest of the Zion team had a track meet yesterday, and they placed third in City! More great news from the week, the Krug family will be coming for both Confirmation and Graduation this year!!! We are very excited!!!! and waiting to find out how the rest of our family is working this double celebration thing. I have finally figured out the main idea of my valedictorian speech =) and am preparing for AP exams... for that reason alone, please keep me and my sanity in your prayers this week. I have my final concert as an LHS student this coming Thursday night as well. Although, I'll be glad to be out of LHS, it wil also be hard to say goodbye to something that's been such a huge part of my life for even longer than the past four years (especially the music program). Tomorrow, Sarah Cooper and I are hosting a baby shower to raise items for the PRC and Our Lady's Inn so we pray that will be a successful event. Also, prom is next weekend! Pictures will be posted!
Well, as the title of this post stated, the rain has gone away and it is a beautiful day here in St. Charles. Dad and Mom are working outside. Angie is working on a skit for English with some friends, and I've been busy with a prayer vigil at Planned Parenthood, and homework so far today. I'll be playing my flute at the 5:00 service, and then going to the play at Lutheran High! Have a blessed week! Love, C

On (to) Wisconsin!

My decision has been made. After sitting quietly on a decision for the past two days, I announced this morning that I will be attending CUW in the fall. Although it took me much longer than I hoped to come to a decision, I am very much looking forward to next August. I have already been placed in the Wind ensemble, and am very excited about all the new challenges and opportunities college will bring!

He is Risen, Indeed! Alleluia!

Jesus Christ is Risen from the dead! What a wonderful thing He has done for us, in giving us eternal life! All of us hope you this post is finding you happy, healthy, and praising His name! Also, this post should catch you up on some things in the Steinbacher house. Thank goodness for Easter/Spring Break, a time to finish scholarship applications, take practice AP Calculus tests, and to finally post something new on Blogger...
Dad has spent the past month continuing to teach Freshman boys' health, biology, and anatomy. Nothing too exciting has happened in health or biology, but in Anatomy, he took the kids to see a cadaver disection at St. Louis University, and on Maundy Thursday, he shared an article about the science of Christ's Crucifixion.

Mom has been doing physical fitness testing with her PE classes at Zion. She has stayed busy assisting with the Track team, and the juniors (5-6 grades) have already had a meet. (Angie's age group, the 7-8 graders, got SNOWED OUT!!! just last monday).

Angie has been busy with Track, and has gone up to practice on the actual track at Lutheran High a few times. This week, she'll be finishing up her confirmation banner, and will be working on Confirmation essays.

Sandi has come home TWICE since the last post (O my, I've definately been slacking!) Her spring break was about a month ago (March 14-22). She went to Oklahoma for the first weekend to Visit Aunt Christa and her family (and managed to suprise Zanny in the process), and she was home for the rest of the week! She came home again on Good Friday night. Her drive through Tennessee and Oklahoma consisted of Tornado-like weather conditions. We praise God that she arrived safely and we were able to finish my birthday celebration =P

Now, to catch up on my life...

Senior girls: Alanna, me, Sarah, and Sissy

Band Tour was from March13-16. We went to 0hio and Tennessee. I had a blast! We even got to play outside the Grand Ole Opry.

Playing outside the Grand Ole Opry

Me rocking out on the Crash Cymbals HAHA

I was named Valedictorian (Graduation is May 24) My college decision is still not final... As I was sitting very contently with going to Mequon, Seward called and offered me the president's scholarship, and Dr. VonKampen, the choir directior called to tell me personally that they really want me out there... O dear... (once a decision is made it will be posted) We had state festival for choir and band on April 4. In Missouri, the rating are 1=superior. 2=excellent. 3=good. 4=fair. 5=? anyway, Band got a 2, which is good for our band, and was actually all the seniors were pleased with it. The men in concert choir got a 1 from all three judges and from sight-reading; this was the first time a LHS choir got 1's in all four categories. The girls got an overall 1 as well, with a 1+ in sight-reading; and to wrap it all up, Concert Choir got an overall 1, too! All three choirs finished with a 1. It was a really exciting day! The next day (April 5, palm sunday) Zion's youth group presented Painting Grace, a live show of painting and silent acting. It was so awesome! So many people were involved, and really shone on the stage... Even Jon had a part as Joesph! I had the privelege of opening and closing the show, and being the official photographer (Thanks Mrs. Staude for letting me use the Nikon!!!) In the week since the show, We have celebrated Easter, and I have turned 18 (uh oh... lol). Good Friday marked my 18th birthday. To celebrate, 4 friends and I went to lunch and to the Painted Zebra (where you paint ceramics). Once Sandi got home late that night, we had cake and openend presents.... which included the Lutheran Service Book accompaniment version, a gift card to Hobby Lobby, some really cute shirts, and a book of piano arrangements =)

Eve tempting Adam with Satan closely watching

Joseph being thrown into the pit by one of his brothers

Now that you should be all caught up, We wish you a very blessed week, and a wonderful Easter and Spring season!

Love, C

Tough Decisions...

Today, was a pretty great day for me (Christa). School wasn't all that bad, calculus test is NOT on the same day as the lit test =) and when I got home, the much-anticipated scholarship letter was waiting in the mail box. I opened (home all alone) to find a $1000 music talent, 1500 endowment, and placement in the symphonic wind symphony at Concordia Mequon. Needless, to say I was pretty thrilled about this (who knows how Dad feels though).
Also, we took a family trip to a local ice cream/donut shop because Zion's pastors and church staff was scooping up the ice cream tonight. So, the tough decisions were not just limited to my college choice, but also to what flavor (of about 15 choices) to have, and whether to have it in a waffle cone, cake cone, sugar cone, or dish... so in the words of a very wise grandfather of mine (Cookies 'n' cream-butter pecan, tough decision, butter pecan...) so although I did not have butter pecan (honestly, I'm not that big a fan) I did think back to his saying that is so often repeated here in the Steinbacher house...
Please keep me in your prayers as the time to make a decision draws nearer, and Sarah and Reid (yesterday was their anniversary, so they are brought to mind) who are still in Japan.
Love, C.

It's a Happy Day! (and I thank God for the weather!)

What a lovely day we have had on this beautiful Friday! Missouri weather at its definite finest! This week has been much calmer for Mom and Angie with out basketball games or practices, and now Mom, Angie, and I are greatly anticipating the start of track season. This past week has also been National Lutheran Schools Week, so Zion has been much a buzz with special dress days, and exciting events, such as grandparents day and the book fair.



Yesterday evening, Mom, Dad, and I attended the American Association of University Women monthly meeting along with my math teacher, Mr. Haak, and about 15 other area high school seniors who have been nominated as outstanding students in math or science. Since I am not taking a science course this year, I was obviously the nominee for the math award. Each girl had to give a short speech talking about their interests and future plans. It was really an honor to recieve the award, and I realized last night that I love to talk (especially "public speaking").

This is Mr. Haak, me, LHS science winner Brittany, and my dad (her teacher).

Me giving my 'speech'

In conclusion, today and this week as a whole has been beautiful. With an emphasis on today's lovely weather!

Love, C

Polar Bear Plunging and A State Tournament

This past weekend was a again a weekend that found us all over the place, just not quite in as chaotic a way as two weekends ago. I stayed with friends on Friday and Saturday night so that I could participate in the Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics Missouri on Saturday afternoon. Mom, Dad, and Angie were in Jeff. City for the State Tournament from Friday-Sunday. Although they lost their first two games, they came out with a win on Sunday (a game Jon and I got to see!). Also, it sounds like they had a really good time.

This weekend had some added fun for me because I got to use a really nice camera that belongs to the yearbook staff to take some pictures at the game. I think they turned out pretty well, so here a few to take a gander at...

Angie taking a 3-pointer, and making it!

Going for a loose ball...

Dad, the faithful fan and scorebook keeper

A Victorious team and Cheerleaders

Have a great day! Love, C

Just Another Wednesday?

Today was Ash Wednesday. As I am thinking about the homework assignments that will be on my back throughout the week, and college decisions, and what else could be possibly stressed out, today showed up. Today is the first day in the new year when we are reminded of the burden our Savior took on for us on the Cross. I received asheso on my forehead both at Chapel this morning and at Church this afternoon. While going through the routine process on an Ash Wednesday service, I never stopped to think about the impact a service such as this could have on an "outsider." I will saythat Jon has been attending Zion very faithfully since last August, but he has never experienced an Ash Wednesday service before. While talking to him afterwards, he mentioned how neat, or interesting he thought it was. This reminded me of how we need to always look at Jesus's love for us in the same way. While we might have confession and absolution the same old routine, it should be something new and exciting every time, every day even. We areFORGIVEN and SET FREE from the bondage of our sin, what a miraculous blessing!

Well, this post is just kind of an assortment of some thoughts... didn't really put together what I wanted to say... just wanted to say something.
Love, C

A Relaxing Weekend at Home

This weekend was one of the most relaxing we have had in a while. Friday night, I had to take pictures and stats at a boys basketball game. Mom, Dad, and Angie spent most of Saturday at home, adding up Jump Rope for Heart Money. Also, Mom and I went to Kohls where I found a new pair of shoes =)

After Kohls, I went to Jon's house and had a very sweet victory playing Madden 09... 7-6, and this was my first time playing!!! (Even as I type this, he's rolling his eyes at me)

Today, I sang with the LHS choir at Holy Cross, and Mom, Dad, and Angie went to Zion. Today was just a lazy day around the house, and this evening Jon and I went to youth group.

Have a great week!

This is a picture of Jon and I to rival the one of Angie and Jon two posts down...

Love, C

A Generation Without Journals?

The past two days in AP Lit, we have been discussing journals after reading a few entries from the 1600's. Our teacher pointed out how few of us keep journals, and began to reveal to us how blogging is my generation's form of journals... it's the same idea, just without the pen and paper, also much more public than the diary under the matress. She also came up with the idea to do a class blog where we can write about anything AP and everything else. This has also prompted a good many of my friends and classmates to start their own blogs (I can't wait to see them!). So, I am beginning to believe that although we aren't traditional in the way we joural, my generation really isn't traditional about anything, so let us be the generation that blogs our journals in the cyber-space world!
Also, this Lit teacher pulled up the family blog in class just to give some examples. Tonight, at dinner, I was telling one of my "stories" which are usually quite long, and lead to many others. Tonight's main story was about our blog being shown in class, and the class blog that has now been started, but Dad ended up being very concerned that the ribs (from the super bowl) were not properly shown in class, since time was running out, and it was the very last post on the page (since it was my first attempt at blogging). This being said, if you find this post and the time, please look at the pictures of my dad smoking ribs for the super bowl, and more importantly, the picture of just the ribs. I am sure that he would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks, C

A Weekend Away

This past weekend, we were a split family. On Thursday, Mom, Jon, and I drove up to Wisconsin because on Saturday I had a scholarship audition at CUW. Dad and Angie left for a basketball tournament in Springfield, Illinois on Friday afternoon. Saturday night, we met them there, and Dad left after an 8:45 game to go back to St. Charles to teach Bible class Sunday morning. Sunday afternoon, he joined us back in Springfield for the final game of the tournament (playing again for third place).


Those of us that went to Wisconsin had a great time! We hung out with Grandma, took a driving tour of Milwaukee (got to see the house she was born in), saw Aunt Karen, the Krugs, Matt and Elise and Madeline, and Peter even drove up to see us! I think my audition went well, although the band director played the piano accompaniment with it, which I had never heard before, so that ended up a little strange. We'll know soon what the profit will be off of that audition.

Madeline tried on Peter's shoes and hat.
Jon taught Nathanael how to play chess.

Zion won their first game on Friday night, and won again Saturday early afternoon. They lost their next game in a very close match, loosing only by two, and played for thrid place on Sunday. They ended up taking fourth, but played well and very hard.

Crazy Zion-team that took 4th in a 16-team tournament.
Angie shooting a free-throw.

Hope you all enjoy the pictures here!

Angie's basketball shoes (Matthew 5:16)

Jon and Angie on Saturday night.

Eva and Me.

Love, C

3rd Place in City!

Well, I never did get to posting those pictures... whoops! Too much else going on here. On Thursday, Zion lost to Immanuel St. Charles in a very close, brutal game. ISC is one of Zion's biggest rivals since most of the kids end up going to high school together at LHS. Today, Zion played Salem Afton and won by a decent margin. The game was definately more exciting than Tuesdays, but not quite as exciting as Thursday's. The girls took 3rd Place in the city tournament and will find out (hopefully) tomorrow if they are chosen to advance to the State Tournament the last weekend of this month.

Yesterday, Teens for Life led chapel at Lutheran High. We spoke on being the leaders of today, and speaking up for the lives of those in the womb. It was one of the best messages I've had the privalege to help write and deliver. This morning, a group of 11 Lutheran High students and friends made our way to Planned Parenthood and prayed there for about an hour. It was a very good experience, and I became friends with our Pastor's son, Ernie (a very imaginative 4-year old).

Tonight, I'm playing the flute for the 5 o'clock service, and again tomorrow at 8.

Love, C

City Playoffs Game 1

Tonight, Angie and mom had their first game of City playoffs. Zion was ranked third, and ended up winning very easily against Green Park from Lemay. Dad kept the scorebook as always, and I was actually able to make it and see a very well played game (from Zion's side at least). Angie is pretty happy with a 3/4 free throws (75%), and I thought she played quite excellently over all! I was just really thrilled with how good some pictures came on. I will definately put them up with I have a few more spare minutes.

Trying Something New

Well, I finally convinced the parents to let me start this thing called blogging, now its time to try my hand at it. Today is super bowl sunday, and we're getting ready for a group of about 20 to be over (I guess I shouldn't say "we", its mostly my dad getting the ribs all ready (see pictures below) I was bowling earlier and avoiding preparation). I don't really know who my parents are pulling for, but I'm all for the cardinals... definately the underdogs. Well, I hope you all enjoy, and I will try to post at least once weekly on happenings here in Missouri.

Love, C

Dad and the ribs in the smoker. The ribs on the grill (I don't know why though)