Happy Thanksgiving Weekend

We were real lucky this year and had two days of turkey! We went to Janice and Troy's yesterday for turkey dinner, and I did a repeat at home today. I had to work last night so it worked better for me to make the mess today. The girls played well at the state volleyball tournament, but they didn't place this year. We are sure proud of them. But... it's now time for basketball! The girl's jamboree against a few schools in the valley is on Monday, then they start with regular games. We are looking forward to some fun games! I've posted a couple of pics from the tournament, and one of Kinzi's senior pictures. Loves from Grandview!

Homecoming Slideshow

Well, I'm going to try to post a slideshow of homecoming this year. It's my very first try, so if it has woopsies, I'll just learn for next time, and we can all laugh! For anybody who missed the previous blog about it, Kinzi was a senior princess. Zachery performed one of his songs at the assembly, so it was extra special for us! The royalty got to choose what song was played for their presentation and introduction, and the one on the slideshow is Kinzi's song. I know it has already been a month, but I'm just now getting brave enough to try this. Hope you enjoy it! Luvs from Grandview!

Volleyball State Week

It has been 10 days since my last post! Shame on me! Kinzi has been soo busy getting volleyball season wrapped up, it seems like time is just gone. The district tournament was last Saturday in Ellensburg. Grandview qualified to go to the state tournament with their first win of the day against Ellensburg. Then they played Selah for the district championship. They lost in 5 games, but they played hard and we're sure proud of them. The state tournament is at the Toyota Center in Kennewick, which is very nice because it's only about 35 miles from home. Much nicer than having to do the motel thing! Their first match is Friday, the 21st at 2:oo against ArchBishop-Murphy High School. I'm including a few pictures from Saturday during the Selah match. I'll try to do better at this - of course, that's what I always say! Loves from Grandview!

Volleyball

There is another clip on KNDO that has Kinzi making kills at the volleyball game on Monday. This one aired last night. It is a little longer than the last one, and has several of her kills. Its called something like "Grandview volleyball and LaFever have great success". ( I forgot to remember the exact title!) Loves from Grandview!

Kinzi on the news

Hello! Just a quickie - I have to show off just a tiny bit. Kinzi was on a tiny clip on KNDO news last night. She is making a kill in the volleyball game. If anyone would like to watch it, it is at http://www.kndo.com/. Open the website, then click on Sports, then local sports. In the middle of that page look for the Video Now. It is in the middle a little way down. The clip is called Grandview Volleyball Coach wins #400. Last night was their last league game, and they have a bye for their first round in districts because they won the south division of the league. They won't play again until the 15th. I'm putting in a picture of Jerry and Kinzi and I at Senior Night. Loves from Grandview!

Beautiful Saturday Morning

It's gorgeous here this morning! The sun is trying to peak through, our trees are slowly letting go of their huge orange leaves (one is a Sycamore!), and the yard is a soft gold blanket. And, best of all - the wind isn't blowing! I really should be out there raking - but I'm not. They will still be there after bit. That is - if the wind doesn't come up and blow them all to the neighbors' yards! Can you see a plan formulating in my mind? We don't really do that on purpose, but sometimes it works that way. Thursday was senior night at volleyball. It was a good match against Wapato for the girls. Grandview won easily. Last night was senior night for the football boys. One of Kinzi's best friends, Edgar(Cheddar) hurt his neck and had to go to the hospital. Kinzi and a few of her friends followed the ambulance so they could be with him. She said that he is gonna be okay, and that he was visiting with them before they left. Neck injuries are scary little buggars that don't always show all the problems at first, so I would appreciate any prayers for his complete recovery from this. Kinzi is at practice right now, and I think we are going to take her senior pictures this afternoon, while everything is so pretty outside. I'm putting in a few pics from the volleyball game Thursday. It seems like all my pictures are just of my kids, but they are our lives, so that's what we snap! The first is Kinzi getting ready to serve. Then Zach, Stephen, and Matt enjoying the game. Then Jerry and Janis, and finally Kinzi and Dylan being goofy after the match. Loves from Grandview!