It's Official - Jess is a Cyclone!

We had the official signing ceremony yesterday and it was a pretty cool event. There were a bunch of kids that came, a bunch of teachers, coaches and some people from the community.

The AD gave a small presentation about how rare it is for a high school athlete to not only play at the division 1 level but to get a scholarship. Less than 1% of high school athletes get this opportunity.

Jess signed her scholarship paperwork and the National Letter of Intent. Everyone clapped and then she was interviewed live by the local radio and newspaper sports writers. She did a good job.

One of the nicest moments was when she was talking to the radio sportscaster and he asked her who she wanted to thank. One of the people was Drew. She thanked him for having to deal with her for the last 10 year. Going to all her events, volleyball tournaments, basketball tournaments, etc. He was in the back of the room and I think he really appreciated her doing that.

It was a good day.

I got a new cell phone for work. It is taking me a bit to get used to it but I like it.

Class went well last night. It is hard having a big class like I have because there is such a big gap in skill levels. I have some students that are right out of high school or still in high school that are good students and can zip right through the material. On the other hand I have people who have not been in school in over 20 years and do not have very good computer skills.

It is a hard balance to go slow enough for the low experienced level students without losing the more experienced ones.

Drew has a game here in Perry tonight against Adel, and Jess plays here in Perry against Adel tomorrow.

Trash day so the ladies will be out and prancing around. Bundle up biatches, its cold.

Off to start.

This weather sucks!

Class went well last night. I have 13 people now so it is the biggest class I have had here in Perry. Wednesday night has 24 so that one is really big.

Jess team lost last night and she came home very frustrated. The coach is being an ass and keeps putting her and the team down. There is one girl on the team he loves and he always says she is the only one that works hard.

Jess is just ready for the season to be over. It is kind of sad because she really has enjoyed basketball and was looking forward to the season. It is a shame it has to end this way.

When Jess scores 20 points or more, they win. When they don't get her the ball and let the coaches pet shoot all night, and Jess scores 12 or less, the lose. Not too hard to figure out how to win games. The coach need to retire.

Nothing tonight but Nancy is going to make cookies for Jess singing ceremony and Jess is going over to help.

Emma lost a tooth yesterday, it was laying on a blanket in the living room. She is chewing like crazy so she must be ready to lose more.

Ok, not much else. Off to start.

I can't wait for curling at the olymipics

Weather is going to be ok this week. In the 30's most of the week. Some chance of snow but I don't think it will amount to much.

Jess' team won on Friday night she had 23 points and they all played pretty well. We have one young player that shoots too much and can't hit the broad side of a barn and she will ultimately be the demise of the team but Jess took more shots and drove the ball for pull up jumpers so that helped.

Drew had a game Saturday and they lost by 15. He had 2 points and did a nice job getting rebounds. His foot speed is getting better but he still needs to get a little quicker.

Jess plays in Carlisle tonight. It is a make-up game and I teach so I will miss it. It should be on the radio so I am hoping to be able to listen a bit during class. I haven't figured out how to do that yet but will figure something out.

Nothing going on Tuesday night for me but there is a choir performance called Jukebox and the kids really like it so they are both going. Jess also is going to help Nancy make cookies for her signing ceremony on Wednesday.

I have been battling a sore throat this weekend. Not a bad one but just a bit sore. I think I need to gargle with Tequila tonight. I should have done that last night.

I am getting really tired of the cold. I can't wait for the weather to get better. It would be nice to take the dogs out and let them run around.

Ok, off to start.

The coffee tastes good today

The weather is better today but really cold. I don't think we have any snow in the forecast so that is good.

Class went well last night. I had all but one student show up so that was good. They took a couple pre-tests so I really didn't have to do much.

Drew has a game tonight here in Perry and Jess has a game tomorrow night here as well.

We have the plans finalized for Jess signing with ISU. The school is having a signing ceremony with a little reception after. The students and staff will be able to come to the signing in the library at 2:00 on February 3rd. Which is next Wednesday. They will have a table setup and the newspaper and local radio station will be there.

Nancy is going to make cookies for the reception and I will get drinks from the food service department. I think lemonade and maybe tea or coffee.

I have a cabinet meeting today. I think the superintendent is going to go over the budget cuts and her ideas on how to make up all the snow days we have had.

The Iowa State track coach called Jess last night and he wants her to come up to a track meet. They have one every Saturday for the next three weeks so I think she will go up one weekend. I may go up too just to check it out.

Trash day. The ladies better wear their long bloomers.

Off to start.

Like being back in Alaska

More horrible weather. We had a about 4 inches of snow and 40 mph winds. School was closed yesterday and is already a 2 hour delay today. The wind is still blowing so I would not be surprised if we are canceled again today.

We have so much snow it is really just a mess. Other than the weather we really haven't had much else going on.

Both Drew and Jess' teams lost over the weekend. Drew's game yesterday was postponed because of the school cancellation. Jess is supposed to play tonight but we will see if we have school.

More snow is in the forecast for tomorrow.

This winter sucks!

Off to start.

At least we didn't lose power

I think we are finally past the ice storm. School has been canceled the last two days and my Internet connection was down for a day as well.

We are now going to school until January 9th. The long range forecast calls for a bunch of snow in February. It has been a big mess of a Winter and we aren't even close to being done.

Jess has a game at Ballard tonight. Our chances of winning are very, very slim but hope springs eternal, right?

Not much for plans this weekend. Drew has a game Saturday and I have to go into work for a bit that morning to setup some technology for a wrestling tournament.

In retrospect, it was kind of a cool week. I didn't have to teach class at all and we have a couple days off from school.

The ice was bad so Nancy and I walked over to the school. We had to climb snow drifts that were covered with a layer of ice. I wish I had a video of us going across, it had to be hilarious to watch.

I just got the call that we have a two hour delay today so the kids get to sleep in.

Ok, off to start.

It is an icy wonderland...

The weather is a bit interesting this morning. It is kind of rain but so close to ice that when it hits the ground it becomes ice. Not hail at all, kind of rain with ice crystals in it and it just freezes the second it hits the ground. It is very, very icy out and they have canceled school for today.

I hope they cancel my DMACC classes tonight. I really don't want to have to drive on icy roads. Even if it gets warm enough to not be icy before class, I would imagine at 10:00 at night, it will get cold and freeze all of the wet on the roads. The trip back could be unpleasant.

Jess had a game last night and they lost. She scored 14 but the guards were shooting a bunch and can't hit the broad side of a barn. We will lose every game we have left if we keep trying to win by shooting outside. It is the coaches fault.

Drew was supposed to have practice this morning but he gets to sleep in because of school being canceled. I wouldn't be surprised if we have a late start tomorrow.

I had a meeting and lunch with the superintendent yesteray. I thought it would be awkward just the two of us but it turned out to be pretty good. It was a nice talk and I am glad I did it.

Not a whole lot on the agenda today. I have some office work and think I might swap out one of my desktop computers to put a Windows 7 machine in. The trick is going to be getting to work. I think it might be best to walk over. Nancy and I will have to help each other so we don't wipe out on the ice.

I heard yesterday that there is a prediction for 20 more inches of snow in February. UGH!

Ok, off to start.