December 6, 2007

We held our first society banquet. Sam and Hollie graciously offered their home for our meeting place. All the Kidz were in attendence except the Maddie, Allysan, McKay, Adam and Luke, who was sick that night. We ate, played and ate some more. In the middle of it all, we had each one share their progress in the Averdovian Challenge (scripture memorization). Everyone seemed to have a good time.

Luke's first broken bone!

This little one is so active that I imagine that there will be more of these---sorry Dillon and Nicole! But he is active! He is letting some of his cousins sign their names on his cast. (I remember when Landon broke his arm, he would not let us sign!) So thank you Luke.

More athletic abilities

We finally have a picture of Carter at his basketball game. He is the best player on his team. They shoot on 8 foot basketball hoops, so his dad doesn't want him to shoot too much and get used to the shorter hoop. It is obvious that he knows the game and plays well.

Also, we have a picture of the cutest DRAGON on the socker team. Max is on the Dragons and it was Freezing!!! that day. He has on cute gloves that actually have a dragon on the palm of them. I don't know what he liked better, playing socker or looking at his cool gloves!

More athletic abilities

First Touchdown

Landon made his very first touchdown. He is a mighty football player. It was so cute to see him running down the field to the end zone all by himself that grandma even started to cry!

The President of the United States, Miss Madison

We are so proud of Madison for going with her parents to see Mitt Romney who is running for President. Madison will do great things, we all know! You are an amazing young girl!

Pure athletes

I've been following my grandkidz in their sports activities. CARTER, CUTLER AND LANDON have each been playing basketball and football respectively.

Sam is CARTER'S basketball coach. Because CARTER can score at will, Sam has layed down a rule that CARTER must follow. He is not to score without permission from the coach. I've noticed it has caused CARTER to be a proficient passer and playmaker.

CUTLER is playing football. His speed makes him an important member of the team. This last game, however, he slightly sprained his ankle just before the game which slowed him down some.

LANDON is in on every football play. He seems to have a eye for the play because he's often the one to pull the flag on the opposing quarterback.

SPENCER'S basketball season (as well as all the other Kidz) begins next month.

Saydi, our princess, was invited to a birthday party. The guests were picked up after school in a gold limo Hummer, red carpet rolled out and drinks (pop etc.) and treats and were able to ride around before going to the party. I think she loved it.

Sports Enthusiasts

Cutler and Landon are both starting football. They also seem to be attracted to the reptiles in the area, including Grandma's yard!

Sicily teaching us the proper swimming techniques

During the swimming party, one of the funniest things was watching Sicily showing us how she can dive. I guess, Spencer had been teaching her to use proper technique and stance. She would do it over and over, complete with arms together, head between arms and then when she hit the water, she would do a somersault in the water before coming up. Diving champ in the making!

Sicily teaching us the proper swimming techniques

Averdovian Swimming Party

We had an Averdovian Society swimming party. Hollie let us use the pool at Two Rivers and helped out for the event. Grandma made supper and all the adults (except Hollie) left us to try and keep all the kids alive while they went out to dinner or whatever. We had a great time and the kids were terrific.

There is obvious talent. With a little coaching, Max will go far! Move over Tiger Woods.

Daughter Hilary took the Averdoian Society boys in the area to play laser tag and minature golf. They all loved it! Thanks a ton Hilary, you are a real trooper.

Averdovian Members

Between Lexi and Quinn's wedding, Memorial Day, the Bowen Reunion and time with Lexi and Quinn, I think we show a picture of most of the original Averdovian Society Members. We will keep you updated on other future activities. I still need to get pictures of Spencer and Carter in my computer. Sorry, Spencer and Carter, we will get you in here ASAP.

Love, The Grand Master Geezer