Elliott's Carrying The Team

Elliott's had a couple of big games this season including a really close one today. They have only won one game and lost five but it is a very young and small team - Elliott is the oldest and biggest and most experienced. And he is making the most of his veteran status by teaching the younger players what to do and running the game on the court. But it is too much for one person. He is shooting 60% from the field and has scored 40% of all of his team points. Today he had 14 of the total 28 points and had 18 rebounds! When the games get close, he inbounds the ball, brings it up the court, passes off, and tries to get open to score. And he does really well. The team is improving - they are into the second round of playing some teams and so far his team has scored more than in their first meeting and the opposition has scored less. So there is improvement. Elliott has a great attitude and just enjoys the game and the exercise. A parent on the other team told me today, "that #3 (Elliott) is really good. He picks his shots and hits them." I proudly said, "that's MY boy. And every good play he does he didn't learn from me!"

Today Ashleigh is down in Baltimore with her boyfriend doing the Aquarium and eating out. She is still playing indoor lacrosse on Saturdays (not this one) and they do pretty good. Both she and Elliott are trying to get jobs as they are starting to see the need to earn some money to do things (since Lucie and I sure don't have any!).

Britni is a different dog without Jasmine around. Pretty quiet and oddly enough, obedient and much better behaved. Some of things she used to do just annoyed Jasmine. We are sure she misses her like we do. I took her for a walk today and she really liked that. Lucie has been taking her in the car on errands and things too.

Work is still going great for me. I love it there. Something new every day. Still not used to real benefits, vacation time, and "banker's hours" though (lots of holidays). I and the kids are off Monday. I bought some meat to grill (it got into the 50º's today!).

We had a good night out with some friends last night. We had some good laughs - it seems like we haven't had a good laugh in a long, long time.