Road Trip to ACU!

This weekend Derek and I took a road trip to take part in a premire weekend at Abilene Christian University. How exciting!! This is the first road trip we have ever taken alone. I'm sure Aaron was worried. I was very proud of my navigating skills! (part map/part woman skills) Anyway, we made it safe and somewhat on time.

After checking in, we went to the World Famous Bean for dinner. This is basically the cafeteria. When we walked in Derek was slightly overwhelmed. At first, all he saw were students. Was he the only one there with his mom??? After we sat down with our plates, he noticed the other parents and was soon relieved he was not a dork. I had no idea he was that nervous. He played it off quite well.

We then headed downtown for the Film Festival. This was neat because it was kind of like there Oscar night for all the film work done throughout the year. It was a great way to showcase this particular department. We closed out our night with Dairy Queen.

The next morning we started with a brief opening session. A guided tour took us through many departments on the campus. We work extremely impressed by the library. It is so well thought out with everything you can think of to help the students be successful. Books, technology, tech support, office center, coffee shop, study rooms, and top of the line programs for group studies as well. Tutoring sections are clearly set up for help. Just wonderful.

The session on Admissions and Scholarships was super helpful. We were encouraged to find that he was already ahead of the game. Boy was that a relief. It really made our day easier.

Finally, we toured the dorms. It's pretty simple but really let us get a picture of what a real one looks like. All freshmen and sophomores are required to stay on campus. There is quite a lot to get involved in socially.

It was a beautiful and simple campus. Easy to get around was a bonus. It was a great trip and we are  looking forward to the next!!

From One Phase to the Next

Boy, we have had a great year so far! We went from mascot and basketball to mascot and baseball/softball. Whew!! This is the season I love the most with the kids. I want to take a look at the old and what is next.

Derek had a great year as one of the mascots for his school. He really out did himself with each creative and spirited skits. He tried tumbling with the cheerleaders and it turns out, he's really good at it. He started with a back handspring and moved on to a tuck and worked on landing a layout. If you don't know what that means, it means awesome! He and the other wonderful mascot tried out and made it!! Their hard work paid off! What a fun senior year it will be for them next year. They have been told buy administration they are the best mascots the school has ever had!! He is also an umpire for the baseball and softball games. He makes great pocket change and he is still involved in the baseball season. (bonus? He drives himself!!!)

JD had a great season of basketball. They really came together as a team and learned soo much. They began to really learn plays and skill. It was really fun!! He was praised by the coach for his hard work and major improvement. His party included a game of basketball fathers vs dads! He then got out all his baseball equipment and prepared for his baseball season. He is playing for the school team. They have begun practice and games are soon to come. I can't wait to see the season start and JD's strengths. He is super excited!!

Georgia also had a great season! The girls really enjoyed the game which worked in there favor. Proving it does not just have to be about plays. She even showed some of aggression in the games and we told her that she needed to control that so she can also still play well. She displayed great self-control when the aggression was directed at her. She was such a valuable player! But now it is time for her favorite sport!! (mine too :)) She has really grown in her skills. They have put her as catcher and did well. Lots of practice will make her better. In her first game she got a single and a double. What a great game!!!

I'm very proud of there accomplishments! They work hard and play well. I love this time of year and can't wait to see what it brings!!