Weekend Roundup

This past weekend was full of fun and festive events. After the five and a half hour drive home through lovely weather, I finally made it home Friday and went to see my love. Saturday after getting my hair done, I got to attend Brooke's basketball game. It is so cute to watch them play! Then I wrapped some gifts and got ready for the annual Helsel Christmas party. It was so good to see everyone again....


Ryan and Me

Alison and Troy

Ryan and Me

Dad, Sarah, and Mom

Christina and Brendan

Mike and Pam

Sarah and Brooke

Sarah and Me

The Kids and Me

My dad being tackled by the kids

Ryan

Ryan's abstract picture taking

Troy's abstract picture taking

Santa came to visit!

The kids anxiously await their gift...

Ryan got to sit on Santa's lap!

....so did I

Brooke's Basketball Game

Brooke after a layup

Referee Jess

Brooke dribbling toward the basket




Sunday after Church, we went fishing in the freezing cold. I got to use my Christmas present a little early (my chest waders... boy don't they make me look hot!?!?). Adam and I did not fair quite as well as Ryan. He pulled out a big brownie around 17 inches. It was a really nice fish and made the trip well worth while.


Me and Ryan Fishing

Ryan And Adam Fishing

Adam's Catch

Ryan Fishing

Ryan's Catch!!!

The Big Brownie



Sunday night, we all went to the Christmas program at my church. Brooke had a solo and did an excellent job. My mom was a co-director of the program and she did an magnificent job also. It was very cute and got the message across. I miss being a kid and taking part in the programs.



Brooke before the play

Alison and Troy

Sherrie Playing the Piano

Brooke on the Stage

She's a natural

Lydia singing

Linda and Brandon

Ryan and Me

Lunch with Sheila

Since Sheila was back in Buffalo for break, she called Joe and me up to go to lunch. We decided to go to Don Pablo's. It was a great time with good food! Sheila asked if I could then run her home, but since my car was packed up to go home, we had to squeeze Joe in the back (see picture)... haha, it was hilarious.


Sheila and Me

Joe and Sheila

Joe and Me

Joe crammed in my car

2005 Mile Football Banquet

This weekend I ventured downtown to Cole's on Elmwood Ave. for the football league banquet. It was a good time, although only three people from our team showed up... grrr to the rest of you. We took home the second place trophy for the top division. Dorene ironically got a sportsmanship award, and Tommy and I got all-star honors. I cannot wait until the spring season starts up!


Dorene won the sportsmanship award!?!?!

Up close view of the award... love ya girl!

Dorene and Me

Sue and Soj.. so cute!

Tim and Dorene... also very cute!