racquetball tournament

Yesterday, the kids & I jumped in the car to drive down to San Ramon, so we could watch Scott play in a racquetball tournament. (His dad & he arrived there earlier in the day after Scott got off of work at the station.) It had been such a long time since he'd competed, & Will & I had a blast watching him. Will already idolizes his dad & wants to do everything he does.

Although Scott & his partner, Kevin, didn't win, they still played hard & had a great time!

We can't wait to watch him compete again!

20 June - happy father's day

Happy Father's Day to all the men in our lives!

I know it took some time for Will to join us, but he was worth the wait. He lights up whenever you come home & absolutely adores you - I can see why. Love you Scott! I can't imagine a better husband & father.

25 March - self-medicating

Scott had a really bad week last week with school & work (honestly, I don't usually ask for things like this, but we could use any extra prayers right now).  Anyhow, to self-medicate, he thought it would be a good idea to splurge on a new TV.  He's wanted a big screen for a really long time (what guy doesn't?), & he didn't have much difficulty convincing me because 1. I felt so bad for all that he was dealing with, & 2. we could get one in time for my New Mooon party (which I had last night)!

Our friend, Jason, came over & helped Scott take apart our "now-too-small" entertainment center.

And haul it up the stairs (poor Jason didn't know what he was getting himself into).

Our new set up: our family room looks like we're in college again, just with a really big TV.

Racquetball Tournament with Cliff Swain

Back in December, Scott played in a racquetball tournament, which he hadn't done in a really long time. He was so excited to play because his racquetball idol from when he was younger, Cliff Swain, was going to be there, & they were scheduled to play each other.

Scott after a rally where he was diving all over the place.

ready for the back swing

Will loved chasing the balls around (surprise, surprise) & was very interested in the games. The balls were going so fast (between 170 & 190 mph) that he jumped the first time he got close to the court because of the loud whistling sound it makes.

My mom & I watching Scott (laying down in the background behind the glass doors) while he rested between matches.

Getting ready to play against Cliff

Asking the crowd what they thought the call should be - Cliff wasn't happy with the answer.

My family came to watch Scott play as well (me with Rachel). They were shocked to see what real racquetball looked like & my brother, Steven, was still talking about how fast everyone moved weeks later.

Steven, my mom & dad, Brad & Drew

The end of the match - Scott & his partner lost, but just barely.  It actually turned out to be a really close game.