The Day After

WOW Did I have the best Christmas. I got far more than I deserved and expected. Rick bought me the table and chair set I have been wanting, but never really mentioned. My house is finally starting to look like someone actually lives in it. Our day was filled with fun and family. Both Rick and I had a brother and family come for dinner and my 3 boys were here. Alex, Jamie and Aiden, Erik and Jamie, Tyler was solo because Shelley had a family commitment. Aiden was adorable and he seemed to like everything we got him. We opened gifts from each other and the last one I opened started a sob-fest on my part. Tyler, the one I always think doesn't give a rats a...... about my feelings, got the other 2 to go and get pictures taken for me for Christmas. I can't believe it, the pics are so amazing. I also got a group shot with EVERYBODY and an individual set of pictures with Tyler and Shelley, Erik and Jamie, and Alex, Jamie and Aiden. I got one with just "the boys" Alex, Tyler, Erik, and Aiden. I love all the pictures!!!!!!! I got a family tree from Alex and Jamie and have been obcessing all morning about which pictures I am going to put in it. Jamie started it with a few already. I hope everybody comes by to see all me new stuff and pictures. I am going to go to Sams club and get wallet sizes of the pictures to hand out. I was so happy with the one that I got at Shelley's party and I now have MORE to add to it. I am 1 happpy Mama and Nana today. NOW, if Rick can just get the part for the wash machine, my holidays will be complete!!

Christmas Eve

Here it is 12:30 in the afternoon on Christmas Eve. I have so much to do, but here I sit. We went to a family Christmas party on Saturday, the 22nd. Tom and Kim were the hosts and it was fabulous!!! The whole night was great. The food was good and the family atmosphere was even better. There was an ornament exchanged and I got hosed again this year. The ornaments are in bags without names, so you don't know who went to the dollar tree for their ornament. It is the thought that counts and I am lucky to be alive to gripe about it. There was a time during the festivities that people got up to tell about their most memorable Christmas. Marianne will never live down her story or the start of it. I won't print what she said, but she may have blown it for a few little people who were there. We all died laughing at her. Well, I better go and try to get more stuff done. MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!!!!!

Tyler's New Owie

Well, last night at 10:43 PM the phone rings, it is never good news when someone calls that late. I was of course in bed so Rick answers it in the living room. I can hear him say things like " Did you get him?" and stuff like that. So, I figured it wasn't something that drastic, and it really wasn't. Deputy Bengard got sucker punched in the face by a P-A-L, a parolee at large for us commoners. Thank goodness he has those caveman eyebrow bones. He has 5 stitches and was sent home from his shift. He now has a new trophy and story to tell during the holidays. His Captain is probably wondering if Tyler needs stitches every couple of months just to keep him balanced. Out of the last 2 weeks Tyler has worked 9 hours. Last weekend his girlfriend, Shelly, became Dr. Shelley Ann Burmaz. She is a Chiropractor and the poor girl has no idea what she is in for at family gatherings, so many old bones, so little time. We were at a party for her graduation on Friday and I got the picture I have beeen wating for, a family shot that everybody was in. YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jamie is going to clean it up and I am going to get several copies for the Bengard dinner that Kim and Tom are hosting this Saturday. It is kinda too late to do Christmas cards, so I am going to send out a New Years card. It is too good of a picture to wait a year to send out. Well, if I don't have anything else to write about this week, I wish eveybody a Merry Christmas and a great New Year.

Tis The Season

Well, Friday night instead of going to Tony's, we went to Colleen and Gary's for a Christmas party. What a great way to kick off the season. Their house was decorated so beautifully. The night was extra special to me because Aiden, Alex and Jamie were there. The kids were SO surprised when SANTA showed up with a gift for them. When he came thru the front door
a couple of them went right up to him, but it took a little while for the rest to warm up to him. He was the best Santa, we all got family pics with him. I am making 1 list after another and hope I can do it all. Aiden is so easy to buy for, I see something new everyday. Oh well, that is what Nanas (Aiden's name for me and I LOVE it) are for. Thank you so much Colleen and Gary for the great time and thanks to Santa for the magical time for the kids.

She's Here!!!!!

Last night at 9:03 PM, Anna Mae Acorn came into this world. According to her Aunt Kris, she is the spitting image of her mom Drea. She is 7 lb. 6 oz. and 20 inches long. I talked to Daddy Brad this morning at 10 and Drea was in the shower!!!! His baby girl was in the bassinet beside him. They are VERY HAPPY. Welcome # 21 grandchild to Fritzi Honey, God Bless Her Soul.

Me Again

Now that I have 2 minutes to myself, I can tell you about Saturday. We went to a wedding. Vicky's son Brock got married to Kaleigh. She was absolutely the most excited bride
I have ever seen. She was literally jumping up and down while the minister was doing the ceremony. They got married on the beach in Dana Point. The weather was perfect, even a little too hot for my taste. They had butterflies to be released after they were introduced, but half of them were dead, so sad. The reception was nice, I got to see a lot of people that
I haven't seen in a while. The food was very good, unusual for most receptions. Erik suffered a lot because he had hurt his shoulder on Thanksgiving day playing football. EVERYONE who came up to him grabbed or hit that shoulder, poor guy. Maybe next year Erik will be the timekeeper for the annual game. Well, that is all of my interesting life.

Mystery Woman

Remember how I needed to get my mom and dad's marriage certificate so she could get a photo ID?? Well, I got it and now the fun begins. Robin says that she still can't get one and if you want to know why, call me. It is hilarious. Let's just leave it at we still don't know her very well. It would take up way too much space to get it all in. We had a very nice weekend and hope you all did too. Today I am making turkey enchiladas, what a surprise. I have to go because Payton has decided that because I am busy she needs to get busy too. Hope to see you all soon!!!!!

Finally Over

After so many false alarms, Plaza is NO more. The new owners had the nerve to take out OUR back room and put in a bar. We were planning on moving to Tony's anyway. Last Friday we were there for the first time, and will continue to make that our Friday haunt. The only complaint is that it is too bright, now we have to look decent, I for one felt safer under the muted light of Plaza. I have, and I am sure it will be said by the "others", that we are going to Plaza or Guada, too many years of the same name. But, it is Tony's. I am trying to figure out what I am going to do with Tyker's dog on Saturday. We have an all day affair that will run into the night. We have found out that even the drugs don't last long enough to keep her in the yard until nighttime. I have checked with Club Mutt and they want $40 to keep her overnight Saturday. I am not sure about that. I hate to freak her out like that. I am hoping that Tyler can get his girlfrined to come to the house and "doggie sit". Corey did it for me last week and he said he wants to keep doing it, but he will be gone on Satruday. DAMN. Easy money for him and he gets to play WII. Well, I have to go and take care of lunch for the kiddies.

No Title

I couldn't think of anything clever for the title so there it is. It is Saturday morning and I just came in from throwing tennis balls in the backyard for Payton, it was either that or have her bark at me while I was trying to watch the Tivo of Heroes, so much for having time to myslef at 6AM. My kitchen is partially done, the tile is down. The next project will be the wood flooring. I wish Rick would hire someone to do it so that it doesn't take 2 weeks. He has the ability, but not the time. Demo is not the problem, it is the act of finishing that is not happening. Tonight I get to see Alex play soccer, I can't wait because Aiden and Jamie might be there to. I wish they lived closer. This Thursday is Thanksgiving and on Wednesday I am going to cook a turkey, some taters, and a couple of other things for my mom. She can't go to my brother Steve's house because she can't gt a photo ID. It is amazing, because she doesn't have a current drivers license, I have to get a copy of her marriage certificate to get any kind of government photo ID. Birth certificate, social security card, no problem, just not anything from the DMV. Thanks 9-11. Good luck getting the certificate, she can't remember when she got married. I have sent away to the clerks office in Las Vegas to start a search, so now I just have to pay for each month they have to search. It is so maddening because the phone number they give to call will not allow you to talk to a human. So, it is a 2 week wait for each search, what a pain. If only she would have kept important papers in 1 spot. Well, I better go and try to work on a baby blanket for a shower on December 1. See ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yea! It's Friday

I feel red today. It has been a decent week. I have been able to use my kitchen, there are no fires and it isn't 90* outside. Tyler is on vacation, so he has been bonding with his dog. She is really going to freak when he goes back to work. Alex played in a game last Sunday and there is a picture of him defending David Beckham. We didn't get to see the game, which is crushing to me as a mom, but there will be other games. I never get tired of watching Alex play. I hope that the construction in the kitchen area is done so I can decorate for Christmas without worrying about cement dust on everything. Aiden is going to have a blast this year, I can't wait. For anyone who knows Russ Frear, there is bad news about his brother Randy. After radiation and chemo, Randy's tongue and throat cancer is at stage 4, not good. Russ is getting info from Oasis of Hope Clinic in Mexico. Pray for Randy's success in beating this. Well, I have to go and work on some stuff, see you all later.

Halloween Night

Well, last night was pretty good. It started out crummy, but thank goodness for my GREAT neighbors. I gave the dog, per instructions from the vet, 50 mg of Benadryl to calm her and keep her from jumping the fence and go freaky with all the kids and costumes. We weren't going to be home. We no sooner got to the 71 freeway and 1 of the neighbors called me to tell me that Payton was out and running. Sam finally corraled her and put her in Eddie's yard. The benadryl NEVER took effect, Payton played with Duchess until we got home at 9. We went to our nephew's house, Tyler T. and Brooke, to see Aiden and Caleb for Halloween. There was a little party going on for the little ones. The house was full. They were all so adorable. We weren't the only grandparents there, Tom and Kim were there . As always, it is so good to visit with them. Christianne was also there, she is so darn cute. The "group" went and followed the little guys trick-or-treating. We looked like stalking paparazzi, cameras and flashes every step they took. Ryan joined us as we were on the route. He REALLY looks good, I was so glad to see him so healthy. He truly looked and sounded happy for the first time in a long time. Keep up the good work Ryan, it shows. When we got back to the house, Rick got a call from Tyler. Our boy that is trusted with a gun apparently can't carve a pumpkin without stabbing himself. He is home for a few days with stitches in his calf. It will be a long time before he lives this down. Well, I gotta run, ha ha me run, right.

Clean Up - Clean Up

Where is Barney when you need him. I finally have a sink and the granite is all in. Wow, what a difference. I am now in the process of cleaning up the mess, washing every dish and utensil and trying to keep up with just the regular stuff. It has been 4 weeks since my knee surgery and I am doing fine. I will be glad when I can totally join the real world. I feel like I am missing out on everything, just being a little depressed I guess. This being hobbled is a whole new experience for me and I am not liking it, that is why I am such a whiner lately. This time next year it will be a fading memory and I will be back to "normal". That may not be a good thing though. Tomorrow is Halloween and I hope all the little goblins have a safe and fun time. Check out Aidens site, he is having such a great time this year. He is the cutest pirate, watch out Johnny Depp!!!!!

A Week Ago

Well, it has been exactly 1 week since my knee surgery. With nothing to compare it to, I can't say if it is going good or not. I am upset with the hospital care, but I managed to get the time when the nurses were on strike. I had my first physical therapy yesterday, not fun!!! I still hurt today from it all. I must be a big ole baby, because everytime she wanted me move one direction or another I complained. I found out also that I am not supposed to be showering. I will manage. I came home to a MAJOR renovation. I have no kitchen. Thank goodness Colleen brought dinner the day I came home, It will be cool when it gets done, but I am worried because of past history of projects. Well, I hope to see everybody soon, just not here, what a disaster zone.

Monday Monday

It is the day before surgery and I am really nervous. I hate hospitals and I know their is no easy way to do this whole thing. I try my best not to be a baby about it. Saturday I went to Drea's shower. Anna Mae will not need anything for a long time. It was good to see and visit with everybody. After that me and Rick went to Colie Dack's wedding. It was very nice, outdoors, and they did a "sand" ceremony. Instead of lighting a unity candle, they emptied colored sand into a container. Cute idea especially outdoors. Yesterday, went to go watch Alex play soccer. Aiden of course was the cutest soccer player there. He just runs and runs forever dribbling the soccer ball. Do you think he is Alex's son?? Jamie trains him also, she was showing him how to trap the ball. His favortie Aunt was there, Jill. Jill and Brandon are so cute together. Well, I will write about my adventure when I get home. My battle cry is "NO MORPHINE"

SURPRISE !!!

Today I had a great surprise. Alex and Aiden came by to visit. Aiden is so cute. He did a couple of things that Alex didn't like, but hey he's 2, it happens. Aiden and Tristen played for a few minutes, then I had to leave to pick up Garin from school. I was so bummed. A couple of weeks after my surgery, me and Tristen are going to go on Mondays to see Aiden and Alex. I can't wait.

Tyler is "officially" on his own as of today. His captain signed him off on all his training. We are very proud of him, he is proud of himself too and he should be. Aunt Bicky and Uncle Greg are going to see him this weekend, he is so looking forward to some company. I bet right now he is going over their house to make sure it passes inspection.

Aiden and Tyler

Well, yesterday was Aiden's 2nd birthday. Wow, where has the time gone. He is so damn cute and so full of personality. We were lucky enough to get to have dinner with him, Alex and Jamie, Erik (Jamie was at a school thing) and his buddy Seppi and his parents at Dave and Buster's. I have never seen a 2 year old so good at games, even though he did cheat on skeetball. Of course it is hard to call it that when he goes up the ramp and still puts the ball in the 10 point slot. I was loving every minute of last night. Aiden was so funny when he was playing against Jamie in the horse race. He was very good at it!!!. Happy Birthday big boy.

Now, the news on Tyler. He started on patrol on his own today. When Rick called and asked me if I had talked to Tyler, my heart sank because I thought it was going to be bad news. Then he told me that Tyler was on his own starting today. WATCH OUT !!!! He is still in Big Bear, but is hoping to get back "down the hill" soon. Also, is this heat ever going to stop????

Pre-Op

Today was a day of "hurry up and wait". I had my appointment with Dr. Hale, that was supposed to be at 8:30am, but I didn't see him until 9:30. Then he gave me forms and told me to go across the street to Pomona Valley Hospital for my pre-op registration, etc. GEEZZZZZ, what a zoo that place is. When I got to pre-admit, I was number 11 and they were still with number 3. Then I got to go to the lab where the nurse told me that my blood presure was a little high. HMMMMM, lets see, I spent all weekend eating food and drinking beer, I haven't had anything to eat or drink yet today, and I DO NOT WANT TO BE HERE!!!! enough said. THEN they tell me to go to X-Ray because the hospital wants their own set of x-rays. I finally got to leave at 12:45. My surgery is next Tuesday at 8 or 9 in the morning. I will be hating life that day I am sure, but plan on coming home the next afternoon. I can be miserable here just as easy as in the hospital, I HATE hospitals. I am trying to get to Joanns so that I can get some flannel so that I can have some hand work to do while I am on my butt for a week. I need to get the sewing machine stuff done, then I can just put the blanket stitching around the edge. There are a couple of girls I know that are having babies. Well, I better go and try to get some cleaning done while I can. I have a new Dyson, so it at least looks like I vacuumed!.

Aiden's Party

We had a fun weekend, it started out with another Plaza Friday, there is still a couple more and then Aiden's 2nd birthday party on Saturday. There were lots of people there, and I myself, had fun visiting with some friends of mine that I hardly get to see. Sara was such a nice surprise!!! This was the first time in a long time that I had all 3 of my boys in the same room. Jamie is sooooooooooo creative. The decorations were over the top!! The "craft and cake" room was a huge hit with all the kids. Aiden was of course absolutely adorable. We gave him a car that he can drive, I hope he gets used to using a peddle. Everybody had a great time and it was so nice to watch the kids all playing together and having fun. It was a good bonding time for Aiden with a couple of his cousins that he never sees. Somehow, the "big kids" Jerry and Robin got ahold of some floam and started a floam fight. It looked like something out of animal house. The little kids were of no help, they were gathering ammo for each of them. My brother, Robin and Jamies dad, Jim, were the vacuum crew after everybody left, I am sure that helped. Everybody pitched in to get the place put back together because Alex and Jamie already had a very long day. It was the best time on Saturday I wish I could relive it. Today I am kicking myslef for not getting certain pictures. On Sunday, we went to Rick's sister's house, Kris for an 18th birthday party for her son Jacob. Marco's parents were there with some authentic mexican appetizers that were so good. We again had a great visit with relatives and again ate way too much. Aiden's actual birthday is Tuesday, I can't wait to see him again.

My Weekend

I had an OK weekend. Before I tell about it, I want to ask, that after reading this, you say a prayer for Tristen Bizzaro, age 6. He was hit by a car and is in stable condition at Children's hospital. His uncle Billy is a friend of Alex's. Now, Friday was at Colleen's and she made some GREAT appetizers. I was the only one who showed up, Larry had a medical issue, the Quinns were at a Route 66 thing, and the Frears were visiting out of town company. Too bad for them, more for us. Saturday, we went to Hank's 90th birthday in Victorville. The house we were at is on a finger of a lake and it was great sitting outside. There were world changing discussions, like which one of the Edgar girls is everyone's favorite, how much we still don't like someone, (Lizzie you know who) and how I still get mentioned anytime someone thinks they can drink a lot. I am so proud. We could see the heavy smoke from the Big Bear fire. Tyler got called back to work early and was told that it is unkonwn as to when he will get a day off, he's pissed that he might miss Aiden's birthday party. We got to see Aiden, Alex and Jamie Saturday for breakfast. I gave Aiden a rolling Cars backpack full of stuff from the 99 cent store. After all, it is his birthday month!!!!!

Appetizer Night

Well, I called Tony to check on helium and he asked if we were all coming in tonight. I said, Hey you are supposed to be gone and opening your new place tomorrow. NOPE, it has been pushed back another week. That's good for me because I was feeling guilty about not making the grand opening because we have to go to a 90th birthday party. We are still going to do appetizer night at Gary and Colleens, sorry Tony. Yesterday was just TOO much fun. The power went out at 2:40 am and we didn't get it back until 6:00 PM last night. The Edison company was giving info that it wasn't going to be back on until today or tomorrow. Well, my neighbors, Eddie and Scott went and bought new generators. Eddie was already using his and as soon as Scott put gas in his and plugged in the frig, the power went back on, A DAY EARLY. To say the least he was pissed!!! I was happy the power went back on because with no TV it was hard to get the kids to settle down to rest in the afternoon. Me and Cyndi, Scott's wife, were elated because we could have ice cream for lunch. Can't let it go to waste!!! By the way, the air conditioning is on full blast right now, FEELS GOOD

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

YEA !!!!!!!!!!! It is only 2 more hours until the first game of the double header. I have no preferences, but I am just looking forward to watching football for hours. Today is also Payton's first birthday. Payton is "Tyler's" dog. Don't tell anyone, but yesterday Rick played fetch with her for a short time. SSSHHHHH he hates the dog. We had a fairly busy weekend, not busy enough for me, I am in this house all week and love to get out. I am working on a bucket of blankets for Drea's shower. She is the last of the Bengard mohicans to have a baby, so I am making quite a few for her. This Friday is the first Friday for no Plaza, we are all going to Colleen's house for an appetizer party. Tony won't be open for a Friday until the following week. I think that it is a great idea because it is like having snacks for dinner. Sometimes it pays to be an adult. Like, have dessert first so that you have room!! That I learned from Kim.

Weekend Update

Well, it is finally Sunday football. I am waiting for the Terry, Howie and company pre-game show. I love those guys. We went to Travis's football game at APU last night, the team won and Travis played GREAT. After the game we went ot Travis's house to watch Ryan's best friend Quinton Jackson AKA Rampage in an ultimate fighting championship from London. This type of fighting is like Greco Roman wrestling with a few cheap shots. Not as bad as I thought it was going to be. A party started at the house and boy did I feel out of place. The kids were all so great, very polite. It is nice to know that there are parents out there who are actually doing their jobs in raising their kids. Kim ordered pizza and when 1 boy there found out that I liked Coors Light, he kept bringing me one after another. I felt bad because I didn't want to drink someone elses's beer, but I managed to choke it down. We are going to a "wake" for Bob Smith this afternoon. At Rick's company picnic yesterday, there were other employees there with their grandkids and all I kept thinking was, my grandson is cuter than yours!! I sure miss Aiden.

NFL OPENING NIGHT

I am sooooo ready for tonight. I love football!!! Plus, the weather has taken a slight break so it is easier to breathe when you go outside. Garin has started Kindergarten, yes there is a GOD. Tomorrow night is the absolute last night for Plaza, sad to see it all end. BUT, Tony is opening on September 15th, so only a week without green sauce, so I think I will live. We have Rick's company picnic on Saturday, then a "wake" of sorts on Sunday. A kid that Alex played soccer with, Justin Smith or J as we all called him, his father died on the operating table over the weekend. We will see a lot of old soccer friends there I am sure. Well, GOOD LUCK to my boys tonight!!

Too Hot!

OK 98* at 9:00 at night is WAY TOO HOT!! We went to the birthday party, only 96* in Irvine. I got my wish we had dinner with Alex, Jamie,Aiden Erik and Jamie. We first went to BJ's but the air conditioning wasn't working, then off to Red Robins, same story. We ate there and had a great time anyway. Aiden LOVES chocolate shakes. Well, that's all for now.

New Header

Look what Jamie did for me!! Just don't look at me, but Aiden sure is cute. I love all the pics on there, THANK YOU Jamie. We went to Travis's game last night, miserable weather!!. But, we were the lucky ones because we wern't in pads and uniforms. Caleb and his parents were also there. He was rocking out to the band down on the sidelines. We all went to Alcapulco after, a tradition, and closed the place. Again, Tom and Kim were very generous and picked up the tab. Thanks guys!!
We are going to a birthday party today for Daniel Wilson's 1 year old baby girl, Abbey. I don't want to go, it is too hot, but I want to see everybody and hopefully end the day with Alex, Jamie and Aiden. Rick is putting in new sprinklers in the back yard, even Payton is helping, she loves to dig. I feel like I should start out these posts with Dear Diary. Well, here's to cooler weather!!!

REPREIVE

We went to Plaza last night thinking that this was the end and found out that for reasons unknown to us, Plaza will stay open one more week. Tony said we can have the back room again next Friday. His new restaurant will open the next day. I know he is real excited and we all wish him the best, after all we need a Friday haunt. Dianne and Lizzy Edgar showed up last night, what a nice surprise!! I hope this heat goes away soon. If I wanted to live in this kind of heat, I would move to Arizona. We are going to go to Travis's football game tonight. I hope it is cooler than it was last night, 99* at 7:30, too much.

Plaza's Last Stand

Tonight is the last Friday night at Plaza, I hope a lot of people come. I went to a sports bar in Chino Hills last night called Gem, and met Colleen and Gary there. It was pretty good, I like watching football in sports bars. This place is a heck of a lot cheaper than Chili's, especially when Gary and Colleen paid for my beer. I will get even. I made a fool of myself, AGAIN, when a kid I know came on the screen. Cory Lekkerkerker plays for the San Diego Chargers and got a lot of tv time last night. It is so cool to see someone you know on tv. It is going to be another scorcher today, my favorite! Kids in the house because it is too hot to go outside. I can't wait to have to complain about the cold.

Taco Tuesday

Last night was our normal "Taco Tuesday" and I was so excited because Alex, Jamie and Aiden came. I got Aiden's birthday party invite and it a real work of art. Jamie is so talented. There is even fine print details on the sticker. We went to Baskin Robbins after, it is $1 a scoop on Tuesdays and that made a sweet ending to an already great night. I can't wait to see them again, I am hoping this weekend. BOO HOO, Friday is the last night for Plaza. We have the whole back room so that everybody can eat, visit and the kids can run around. I am so glad that Tony is opening his own place so that we will have a place to continue the Friday tradition. This whole thing started after the Rowdy Rebels started playing, we have made lots of lasting friendships thru that team.

Family BBQ

Yesterday, Tom and Kim had the family over for a BBQ. It was great to see everybody and the weather turned out great, even thought there were lighting strikes and water spouts at the beach that morning. There were a couple of family members, Alex, Jamie, Aiden and Catherine that couldn't make it and were missed by all. We stayed for a while after everybody left and Tom told us stories of when he went to help at Christianne's camp for down syndrome kids. The stories were hilarious. Apparently, Tom was doing things for kids that were totally capable of doing it themselves and the other adult helpers were letting him do it and just standing back and having a good laugh. Kim has a powder blue Vespa and has already gotten a ticket on it, BAD TO THE BONE. We can't wait to see them again, and are going to Travis's football game this Saturday, if he has recovered from the injury from last Saturday's game. He got hit so hard they had him checked to see if he had ruptured his spleen. YIKES!!

Fantasy Football

Today is draft day for the fantasy football league that my sons and daughter-in-law are in. I am going to give it a try next year. I had a "list" last year and if I had gotten some of my picks, the guys would have gone down HARD. I LOVE watching football and hope that next year I can get a good draft and give the "boys" a run for their money. This year it is up to Jamie to represent for the females!!! Go Jamie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will sit and sew blankets and cheer her on. Of course, I would like to see my sons do well also, just don't be upset when you get beat by a "girl"