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!!!!