Covid

So Ryan had a work trip to Arizona the middle of November...  all was well, until he returned.  He got back on a Saturday, and by Sunday he was down.  Down with tiredness and mainly a cough... and sore throat.  He was down until Thursday... so a solid 4 days.  Not fun.  

We all stayed away...  but by Friday, I was exhausted.  I took a nap during the day and just didn't feel right.  Friday night I slept awful, and Saturday I woke exhausted and had a sore throat and cough.  I was so pissed.  Saturday I rested most of the day...  coughed all day...  

Sunday I woke miserable.  I felt like I was swallowing knives...  I thought for sure I had strep.  Nope - Covid.  Thankfully (or maybe not), it's not the Covid that hit the world hard in 2020.  Doctors are treating this as a nasty common cold, however, the downtime is a solid 5 days, or more.  

I was devastated...  cried, sad, mad.  I absolutely hate being sick. It's a waste of days, waste of time, then so much worry about what I'm missing, and even more worry about the rest of the family getting it.  It just literally makes my skin boil - I hate it so much. 

Right now I'm on day 3.5 I think.  My throat is so sore...  runny nose... terrible, deep cough...  and wiped out.  But I can't relax enough or stop coughing to even take a nap.  So frustrating. 

Catching up with Friends

Last week we got together with Hummel's and Plaisance families at Top Golf.  We haven't seen Lara and John and kids for months...  such a busy family, but we finally nailed down a time.  We had a good time visiting, and the kids played golf.  Was a fun couple hours. 

In addition, Cora and I met up with some dance moms (old and current) - we had a great dinner and great chat with some of the moms.  Selena is no longer doing dance, so it was fun to catch up with her and Jacque... and then see Michelle and Cora A too. 

Then to wrap it up - annual Christmas shopping with Jill and Tricia - as well as Ash, Lindsay and Hope!  Eden was working, but man we had a good day!!

2024 Golf Banquet (Sophomore)

Sunday was the 2024 golf banquet - celebrating the 18 kids that made the team.  Not all the kids could be there, but it was a very nice 30 minutes. 

Kayson was awarded "JV2 Golfer of the Year" - very nice, and so unexpected.  I was pleased... that means a couple things - coaches noticed him, and so did his team mates.  He also got "All Academic Award" for having at least 3.25 GPA. 

I pray that he continues to work hard to Golf Tech and improve over the winter. 

Kids pictures

Another year of having Melissa Goche take our pics... she does a great job, she's quick and the kids do well for her. 

So pleased... and heartwarming.  I love them so much. 

Titans Convention 2024

I always feel once Cora goes to this Titans Convention, it's the true start of the season for us!  Even though, the team has been practicing hard for months!  

Sunday was convention day - one day - full of contemporary, jazz, hip hop, musical theater.  It was a good day - she worked hard, and was wiped out!!

Early morning, but she was ready!

Always required picture with friend Quinn!

with Quinn and Lauren (dancers from WestSide)

with instructors

Lunch break!

:)