Sunday, February 6, 2011

Elyse's Little Fans


Elyse and MacKenzie after game
 I had to post these pictures as they are too adorable not to.   Elyse just got done playing basketball and she does not want me to post them as she said, "I look terrible Mom!" but I think they are cute.

Elyse babysits for friends of ours.  One family has a little girl named MacKenzie. She is 2 years 1 month old and so adorable! She came with her mom at the middle of the freshman game.  The moment MacKenzie saw Elyse, all she kept saying was, "Lyse!  and pointing to her.  The cutest moment was at the end of the JV game when Elyse was running out with the team.  MacKenzie saw her coming, pointed at her and screamed, "Lyse" as she ran by.....sad that Elyse did not stop.  It was so cute and Elyse just smiled when we told her about it.

Elyse and Graham after game at home
The other family Elyse babysits for is the Sorensons.  Their little boy is named "Isaiah", and Elyse spends a lot of time with him....all of which she loves!!!! He is 1 and 1/2 years old and the cutest little boy!  He has the best expressions that just make you laugh......(although he is never too sure about Wayne and is always "eyeballing" him!)   They had just gotten there at the end of the game but have been to a few others. 

MacKenzie, Elyse and Isaiah after game.

MacKenzie, Elyse, and Isaiah after game!



 So I had to share the pictures of Elyse with MacKenzie and then Elyse with the two little ones.  And of course, the picture of Elyse with Graham when she got home from the game.  (sorry it is fuzzy).  Such a cute little fan club!!!!!

Big Win Against Decorah!!!

Elyse goes up strong and draws the foul!!!!
Elyse's game Friday night was against the local rivals...Decorah Vikings.  Decorah is only 20 minutes from here and there is no loss of love when it comes to sports and how Cresco feels about Decorah and vice versa.  The first time they played them, Crestwood killed them.  That was the case this week as well  I am not sure of the exact score, but the Crestwood Cadets freshman team won by 20 points or something like that.  Every one of the girls played fabulous ball and worked so well as a team.  It was a fun game to watch!


Elyse loves this shot from the top....and usually makes it!!!! This shot went
in for 2!!!!!
 Next week is the last game of the season for the girls, both freshman and JV.  I will be sad to see it end.  I am not sure what my family is going to do every night during the week.....we might have to talk to each other instead of hurrying off to a game....even worse.....I MIGHT HAVE TO COOK MORE!!!  :)  So much for pizza or hot dogs at the game....


Where is Elyse???? The were getting ready to double team
her on the inbounds play. 

Back in after a minute of rest!!!

Graham playing his video games during JV game when Elyse
was not playing..
 Elyse has special visitors at her game Friday night.  Her aunt, Sara, and cousin, Graham, came down from Minneapolis to watch her play.  Elyse was so happy to have them there watching, especially because she felt she had a strong game.  Graham was such a trooper sitting in the gym from 4:30-7:30ish....sitting through both the freshman and JV game.  He enjoyed some pizza with Wayne.....and his first experience with Taffy....which he made quite the face for at first, but then loved it!!!!  Sorry Sara and Derek!!  Sara even through in a few shouts for "number 32"!  :)  As you will see in the pictures, Graham did bring some video entertainment, which was a good idea as during the JV game Elyse did not see playing time. 

It was a fun night for all of us having both of them around.  Elyse wanted to come home quickly after her games so she could spend some time with Sara and Graham.  She even read Graham many bedtime stories.  Very cute!  Thanks for coming down Sara and Graham!

Looking ahead, Elyse is anxiously waiting to start track/field at the high school level.  She is not so pumped about the track part, but very excited about the field event....high jump!  I think she is still pumped about getting 2nd at the conference meet last year....hope she does as well in high school.  I can't say we enjoy track meets as much as basketball....not even close...but we will be there to cheer her on!

Next week Alex has his 2nd AAU tournament in Minnesota!  Can't wait!!!!  Wayne and I are then gearing up for our week in Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic!  Sunshine, fruity drinks, and golf (of course for Wayne), are calling our names!!!!

Correction - Crestwood Freshman Basketball tied for Conference Lead

Elyse and Nikki (aka..."Enemy from Oelwein")  they even look alike
but Elyse is MUCH prettier!!!! :)
Elyse found out the other day from her freshman coach that their team is tied leading the conference with guess who.....you know.....Elyse's "favorite" person...."Enemy's team" from Oelwein!!!!!  I guess their only loss was to us, the first time we played them, and our only conference loss is to them, second time we played.  So....both teams have one more game before the season is over....let's hope that Oelwein gets a loss and the Crestwood Cadet freshman win the conference with a win Tuesday night for the last game. 

The pictures shows Elyse getting ready to guard Nikki, aka "Enemy".  :) All in good fun!