Today, the Metea Valley High School Marching Mustangs went to a competition at Northern Illinois University (NIU) to perform. They didn’t “officially compete” but were on the program to give them a competition-like experience. The Fine Arts Department Chair, Mr. Devany (who is also the band director), doesn’t really believe in the full-fledged “competition model” […]
This week was a CRAZY week in the health deparment. Every single one of our kids was sick at one point or another. Angela and I have escaped the bugs so far and are feeling very blessed right now! It’s tough for the kids to miss school around here. One day and it seems like
Tonight, I went to Fall Junior Parent night at Metea and “became informed” about all the information regarding standardized testing, post-secondary planning, and all kinds of other “getting ready to empty your wallet for college” stuff. 🙂 It’s really hard to believe that Sarah is going to be a senior next year, graduate, and go
Zach played his second game today and had a great time! They could have won, but the weather was bad and they ended up having to cancel. They’ll scrimmage with the team next Tuesday, but the game won’t count. 🙁 Zach really didn’t care, however. 🙂 He is starting at Center now and really enjoys
Today, Angela and Ben flew home! It was great to go pick them up at the airport and see Ben light up when he saw me! That kind of thing makes life worthwhile! We tried to have the house as clean as possible for Angela (although we had some definite improvement to make) so she
Tonight was Zachary’s first football game! He was a little nervous but VERY excited! We all went over to Knoch Park to watch. When we got there, we saw the team that they were going to play… The Browns. They were huge! It looked as if all but a couple were held back a few
Today, Mom and Dad Hobbs had their mission “non-farewell” where they spoke in Sacrament Meeting. They did a great job and lots of family and friends were there to support them. It’s hard to believe that in less than a month, they will be in Tokyo! They will do a wonderful job and be faithful
Today was a pretty busy day! We miss Angela and Ben and wish they were here! Today we cleaned house (much needed), and then took Zach for his team and individual football pictures. We put his jersey on for the first time today, and the thing is so big, it goes down almost to his
Out in Idaho today, Ben was learning to do a little gardening! He went outside with his Grandma and did all kinds of harvesting. He had a blast and loved getting dirty! He was so cute doing this! Angela took a lot of pictures! Keep up the great work Ben! You’re a great help to
Ben had a GREAT day today! He visited Grandpa Hobbs at work and got to ride in the loader with him. He climbed all over the machinery and was in heaven! The first things he said when he called home were “dozer” and “loader” as loud has he could! It was really funny! He got
Today, Angela and Ben flew out to Idaho to visit Mom and Dad Hobbs and to support them in their “Mission Farewell” this coming Sunday. We will miss them a TON and can’t wait for them to get back! Even Ben called and was sad to not be here with us! He is having fun,
Today Sarah and Brittany marched in the Naperville Labor Day Parade! It was great to see both of them in the band. Brittany carried the state flag, and Sarah played her flute. It was a perfect day for the parade! Not to hot and not too cold, and it didn’t rain like it did for
