1st Down Classic - Ottawa 24, Baker 14

What a great game last night in Ottawa, KS where our own Ottawa Braves defeated bitter (and bumbling) rival Baker Wildcats.  Ottawa took the opening kickoff back for a touchdown and the Braves never looked back, taking the season opener 24-14 in the Victory Sports Network First Down Classic. It was OU's second straight win in the First Down Classic.  We had an awesome tailgating experience before and after the game (had to feed the victorious boys).  Cady received her championship ring at half-time and the weather was perfect!  After watching Baker and Ottawa play 7 on 7 this summer, I thought Baker had a better team.  However, throw in superior linemen and pressure the quarterback and what once looked good, completely falls apart.  Next up is Bethel (get to drive to Newton, KS for that one).  Go Braves!

Shelby and Kalie

Me, Brenton, and Shelby

Don't knock it, it obviously works

Cady getting her ring

You know the ring is big when you can see it from a distance

Dee Dee

No, Brenton is NOT smoking on the field (but get whatever that is out of your mouth)

Green and Gold Scimmage

The Rompin Stompin Raider Band premiered the first two numbers of their 2010 halftime show at the Green and Gold Scimmage Thursday night.  The show is Jekyll & Hyde (music from the Broadway musical of the same name).  It was a beautiful evening with cooler than usual temperatures.  The band got to wear their new band t-shirts and did an awesome job.  I was hard to believe they have only had a couple of weeks of practice.  If Thursday night is any indication, it should prove to be a successful marching season. 

Shelby in the new band t-shirt

Back of the new shirts

Win for KC Triathlon 2010

If you look back at blogs from last year, you would see an entry about the Win for KC Triathlon that I attended to cheer on my P.E.O sister, Laura Antonic, and the Kansas City Chiropractic team.  I remember the day clearly as I drank mimosas and ate huge muffins and cookies.  Afterward, I went to the Olive Garden and had soup, salad, and a large number of breadsticks.  Those were the days.  This year was somewhat different.  My sister, Martha, came into town with her husband, Larry (The Bike King - what a great bike teacher).  My trainer and friend, Stacy, Martha, Laura, and I completed the triathlon while co-workers, P.E.Os, friends, and family (not to mention the staff of Kansas City Chiropractic - our sponsor) cheered us on. What a sight to come out of the water and see all those blue shirts yelling and cheering (and my Daddy waving a blue pom pom)!  We were a couple of minutes over our goal so are going to have to train harder for next year!  It was really hard, but so rewarding.  I will say there was a minute while pedaling up a hill that I thought about how nice a mimosa would taste but quickly banished the thought.  Here's looking at 2011!

Pictures from Wichita State Bowling Camp 2010

Shelby with Coach Rick Steelsmith (Shelby's coach, Aaron, has taken lessons from Rick - small world)