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