Why do we have toys???

Chase was upset that I wouldn't let him play the wii, so Delainey brought in the raft and they set up camp with their "computers" (made out of paper), a Far Side Gallery, and a few other miscellaneous things (which Delainey is FAMOUS, or infamous, for) and had a blast. I didn't get a picture of the other float they brough in a few minutes later...so they are sitting side by side with all their things..

Four years and finally a champion!!

Ya-hoo for Braden!! His Odyssey team (ok, our team, I am one of the coaches) took first place in the Regional Competition and is on to state!!

The whole team ready to go on:



The structures, a little crooked, but held 53.5 pounds which was 2nd in weight held, with 58.5 being the highest.



The pvc "pitchfork" and little "pegs" on the right are his device which they used to put their structures onto the tester plate.

They had a great time, did extremely well in spontaneous and was a great first time for 5 of the team members! On to state!!

A new beginning!!

Here's Chase in his first Odyssey of the Mind competition!



Their problem was to create a surprise party for something that happens in everyday life. They celebrated a blizzard, although they had it be a "Ba-lizard". Chase was the "Ba-lizard" and was wrapped in white with plastic lizards taped all over.

They demonstrated true first year form with the "deer in the headlights" couldn't hear any of the four words uttered, but they had a great time and will be much better next year! Go Chase!

Our week last week

I don't think they moved all day...Braden's fever got up to 104.3. We're greatful for zithromax!