September 2010

School

Tri-M Ceremony

Tonight, Sarah was inducted into the Tri-M Music Honor Society.  I went last year, so this year, I stayed home with the kids while Angela went and supported Sarah.  This is her second year in Tri-M.  🙂  The Tri-M Music Honor Society is the international music honor society for middle/junior high and high school students. […]

Home Life, School

Marching Mustangs at NIU, Zach Football, and Tailgate

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”

Home Life

Sick Kids!

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

Home Life

Parent Night and Jill Cataldo

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

Home Life

Zach Loves Playing Football!

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

Home Life

Angela and Ben Come Home!

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

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Zach’s First Football Game

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

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Grandma and Grandpa Hobbs’ Farewell

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

Home Life

Football and Dancing!

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

Home Life

Ben the Gardener!

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

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Ben and Big Machinery

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

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Angela and Ben go to Idaho

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,

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