This may have not been my favorite weekend ever, but it was definitely up there. It is very rare that all six of us are together outside of the Heinisch home for very long and we had forty-eight straight hours of "togetherness." I was thrilled that Cal decided to join the group. He is great at picking on everyone and they all seemed to enjoy it.
Before we left today we stopped at Oliver Winery. I took Cal's senior pictures and then we had lunch. Even with the construction Brett drove out and joined us. It was a wonderful time and a great picture spot. The drive home was filled with music and no traffic. Meg and Cam were ready to relax once they got back. Cal was off with his friends. I texted Brett several times about all of the fun we had. He had a great time as well. I know that weekends like these are few and far between. I will cherish this one for a long time to come.
Monday, September 7, 2015
Sunday, September 6, 2015
Garlic Fest
Doug, Cal and Cam played nine holes this morning. They had a great time and for the most part played well. Cam's driver head did fly off on the first hole. He decided to put it back on when he got to the fifth, but it flew even farther. Once they got back the six of us went to the mall. Meg had some items she wanted at Dick's and Brett needed to go to Target. We were also able to find some senior night tennis decorations for Thursday and some fun gifts.
We stopped at several of the IU shops this morning as well. We were able to find everything except for a visor for my Mom. The only one offered was extremely ugly. Our next stop was lunch. After a lot of debate we went to Opie Taylor's with Parce. We were glad that we did as the waitress remember he and Brett from their last lunch. Parce had left his favorite IU hat and they still had it.
Once lunch was over we checked out the art festival. I love all of the different art, but the prices scare me from buying. Most of the pieces I liked were glass and I know it would be challenging getting anything home. Garlic Fest was next on the agenda. Parce had said that the bands this year would be good and he was right. The first played reggae which I really like. Parce and Doug tried a beer in the beer garden and Cam, Brett and I found comic book magnets to purchase. Meg got a garlic fest shirt and Cal bought a bucket hat before we walked back to Parce's.
Tonight's dinner was at Mother Bear's. Brett really didn't want to go there, but agreed as everyone else did. Luckily his meal came before ours so he could still leave in time for mass. We waited quite awhile on our pizza. It was good, just slow. We decided to take a walk through campus afterward and Doug stopped for bread sticks at Pizza Express before we turned in for the night. Everyone was asleep early - a testament to a wonderful day.
We stopped at several of the IU shops this morning as well. We were able to find everything except for a visor for my Mom. The only one offered was extremely ugly. Our next stop was lunch. After a lot of debate we went to Opie Taylor's with Parce. We were glad that we did as the waitress remember he and Brett from their last lunch. Parce had left his favorite IU hat and they still had it.
Once lunch was over we checked out the art festival. I love all of the different art, but the prices scare me from buying. Most of the pieces I liked were glass and I know it would be challenging getting anything home. Garlic Fest was next on the agenda. Parce had said that the bands this year would be good and he was right. The first played reggae which I really like. Parce and Doug tried a beer in the beer garden and Cam, Brett and I found comic book magnets to purchase. Meg got a garlic fest shirt and Cal bought a bucket hat before we walked back to Parce's.
Tonight's dinner was at Mother Bear's. Brett really didn't want to go there, but agreed as everyone else did. Luckily his meal came before ours so he could still leave in time for mass. We waited quite awhile on our pizza. It was good, just slow. We decided to take a walk through campus afterward and Doug stopped for bread sticks at Pizza Express before we turned in for the night. Everyone was asleep early - a testament to a wonderful day.
Saturday, September 5, 2015
A Win is A Win
This morning was Varsity Duals for Cal at tennis. He played #3 singles again and won an impressive match against Jimtown 6-4 and 6-0. Once again he was the lone winner for Wawasee. The second match started around 11:30 a.m. against Fairfield and Cal was up early 5-2. Out of nowhere the wind picked up and a storm seemed to be brewing. Cam and I decided to head to the van right as the downpour started.
Once we realized that it would be awhile before tennis would resume we drove down to the girls' soccer game. We had been able to watch both Cal and Meg from the tower. We knew that Meg had been playing well. JV lost 5-0 to Goshen, but while she was in during the first half it was only 1-0 and she had several nice passes. As the halftime drew near Goshen was up 2-0. The girls played through the rain and Meg did well. Cam and I ran home to finish packing our van for Bloomington and to check on the laundry. We arrived back to find that 7 minutes had ticked off the clock in the second half and the girls were now down 7-0. We couldn't believe it. We did get out and watch the end. Tennis was postponed even though the rain had let up, it was still sprinkling and it would have taken quite awhile to dry the courts.
Once Doug and Meg showered we were on the road to Bloomington. The weather had cooled off quite a bit, but by the time we got through Wabash the temperature was heading back up. Parce said it had been close to 95 all day there. We made it to the football game as the second half started. Everyone had time to tailgate before Cal and Doug headed into the game. IU played SIU and was the clear favorite. Not sure IU's defense got that message, however, as they only won 48-47 because SIU tried for a last minute two point conversion and missed. As soon as the game ended those tailgating with us started chanting, "We're going to a bowl!" Pretty sure we aren't, but then again a win is a win. Doesn't matter the score!
After the game we went to Buffalouies to eat dinner. We tried Mother Bears but it was packed. Everyone wanted something at Barnes & Noble. Once we made our purchases, Hartzell's was next on our list. We dropped off Brett's and his hanging clothes that I forgot to give to him when he left. Parce was just going to bed when we got there. We kept him up for a couple of hours before finally heading to bed.
Once we realized that it would be awhile before tennis would resume we drove down to the girls' soccer game. We had been able to watch both Cal and Meg from the tower. We knew that Meg had been playing well. JV lost 5-0 to Goshen, but while she was in during the first half it was only 1-0 and she had several nice passes. As the halftime drew near Goshen was up 2-0. The girls played through the rain and Meg did well. Cam and I ran home to finish packing our van for Bloomington and to check on the laundry. We arrived back to find that 7 minutes had ticked off the clock in the second half and the girls were now down 7-0. We couldn't believe it. We did get out and watch the end. Tennis was postponed even though the rain had let up, it was still sprinkling and it would have taken quite awhile to dry the courts.
Once Doug and Meg showered we were on the road to Bloomington. The weather had cooled off quite a bit, but by the time we got through Wabash the temperature was heading back up. Parce said it had been close to 95 all day there. We made it to the football game as the second half started. Everyone had time to tailgate before Cal and Doug headed into the game. IU played SIU and was the clear favorite. Not sure IU's defense got that message, however, as they only won 48-47 because SIU tried for a last minute two point conversion and missed. As soon as the game ended those tailgating with us started chanting, "We're going to a bowl!" Pretty sure we aren't, but then again a win is a win. Doesn't matter the score!
After the game we went to Buffalouies to eat dinner. We tried Mother Bears but it was packed. Everyone wanted something at Barnes & Noble. Once we made our purchases, Hartzell's was next on our list. We dropped off Brett's and his hanging clothes that I forgot to give to him when he left. Parce was just going to bed when we got there. We kept him up for a couple of hours before finally heading to bed.
Friday, September 4, 2015
Ready for the Weekend
Today was such an easy day at school - Camp Mack in the morning and NWEA in the afternoon - that before I knew it my classes were over and it was the weekend. Cam was as thrilled as I was when I picked him up. He talked all the way home and played his oboe for me. Once Meg and Doug got home from soccer we started packing for Bloomington. It wasn't an easy task as there was a lot of bedding to get together, but we were done by 9 p.m.
Cal is going with us to IU, but we did all of his packing for him. He wanted to go to the football game with HM at Northridge so he only had a little bit of time before he had to leave after tennis. All of us are excited to see Brett and Parce. There is always so much to do in Bloomington and we plan to do as much as we can. It was a great way to start the holiday weekend.
Cal is going with us to IU, but we did all of his packing for him. He wanted to go to the football game with HM at Northridge so he only had a little bit of time before he had to leave after tennis. All of us are excited to see Brett and Parce. There is always so much to do in Bloomington and we plan to do as much as we can. It was a great way to start the holiday weekend.
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Single Again!
Cal was moved to singles at tennis once again. They switched him and the #3 singles player in anticipation of next's years lineup. Cal hadn't played singles yet this year, but he looked at home to me. The player from Concord was a foot shorter than Cal, but had a nice serve. At first we thought it might be a tough match. Cal held his own, however, finishing with the only win of the night for Wawasee at 6-1, 6-1.
It was great to see Cal win again. It wasn't very challenging for him, but it gave him some experience back at singles. The Concord coach complained that Cal was at #3 and not higher up. Guess that will have to be something his coaches figure out. Until then Cam and I will enjoy watching him all the same. Although, he definitely was more vocal at doubles. Cam's favorite comment so far came at the Whitko match. His opponent whiffed an overhead and Cal said, "Strike one!" Love it!
It was great to see Cal win again. It wasn't very challenging for him, but it gave him some experience back at singles. The Concord coach complained that Cal was at #3 and not higher up. Guess that will have to be something his coaches figure out. Until then Cam and I will enjoy watching him all the same. Although, he definitely was more vocal at doubles. Cam's favorite comment so far came at the Whitko match. His opponent whiffed an overhead and Cal said, "Strike one!" Love it!
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
First Field Trip
Today was Meg's first field trip for high school. She went rafting with her environmental science class and gathered water samples for the pollution project that she is working on. They left at 6 a.m. and returned around 4 p.m. Even the early morning departure time didn't slow her down after school. She absolutely loved her trip and couldn't wait to tell me all about it. She did get wet, but she didn't fall in. Her group was interesting, but fun nonetheless.
After she told me all about her trip I couldn't help but smile. When Meg first brought her schedule home she wasn't sure what to take for electives. I suggested this class as an alternative to Intro to Design. I knew Meg would like the teacher and that they went on field trips. So far she loves it and Mrs. Roberts even asked her if she is interested in joining FFA for soil judging. She also has an A. Can't ask for more than that!
After she told me all about her trip I couldn't help but smile. When Meg first brought her schedule home she wasn't sure what to take for electives. I suggested this class as an alternative to Intro to Design. I knew Meg would like the teacher and that they went on field trips. So far she loves it and Mrs. Roberts even asked her if she is interested in joining FFA for soil judging. She also has an A. Can't ask for more than that!
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
"You Cannot Be Serious!"
Ok, so Cal didn't really knock all of the glasses of water off or the scorers table while yelling "You cannot be serious!" after a bad call, but I sure was waiting for him too. Tonight he had a match at Whitko and from the beginning I could tell that he was mad about something. It only escalated when his opponent started making questionable calls and challenging the call of every serve. The fact that they were losing to a lesser team just put the icing on the cake.
As Cal and Tim took a break after the first set I wondered to myself if I should say something to him. There was no reason for them to be losing. He was mad, but that was making his play worse. While I was contemplating what to do, Vince came over and asked me if Cal was swearing at the opponents. I honestly never heard him say anything and I doubt they could either as he was mumbling most of the time. I did tell Vince, however, that he was hitting the balls back to them as hard as he could and was definitely annoyed with something or someone.
Vince talked to both of them at break. I was glad that I didn't have to. Cal and Tim came out on fire and didn't look back taking the second set 6-0. The third was a little closer, but overall they looked like a different doubles pair and played very well clinching the team win after two hours of play. I was happy that they did well after their first set. Although no where near the temper I did joke with Doug afterward that I was sure McEnroe showed up to play with Tim today. Luckily, John left after the first set and Cal could finish out!
As Cal and Tim took a break after the first set I wondered to myself if I should say something to him. There was no reason for them to be losing. He was mad, but that was making his play worse. While I was contemplating what to do, Vince came over and asked me if Cal was swearing at the opponents. I honestly never heard him say anything and I doubt they could either as he was mumbling most of the time. I did tell Vince, however, that he was hitting the balls back to them as hard as he could and was definitely annoyed with something or someone.
Vince talked to both of them at break. I was glad that I didn't have to. Cal and Tim came out on fire and didn't look back taking the second set 6-0. The third was a little closer, but overall they looked like a different doubles pair and played very well clinching the team win after two hours of play. I was happy that they did well after their first set. Although no where near the temper I did joke with Doug afterward that I was sure McEnroe showed up to play with Tim today. Luckily, John left after the first set and Cal could finish out!
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