sammyb blog: January 2008

Monday, January 28, 2008

The Hawaii Chair: "If you can sit, you can get fit"

Monday, January 21, 2008

Here our are final results from the Soccer City tournament.
We basically got 3rd place.

Game #1: Win
Knights vs Caz's Pub
score: 9-4

Game #2: Win
Knights vs Tulsa Warriors
score: 13-4

Game #3: Loss
Knights vs Menace to Sobriety
score: 6-11

Knights Stats:
Tournament record: 2-1
Total goals For: 28
Total goals Against: 19

or click here for results: http://ezleagues.ezfacility.com/team.aspx?team_id=274362

Saturday, January 19, 2008

Tulsa, OK

So, we made it in to Tulsa last night around 10:30pm.
We are now T-minus 3 hours until game time.
The tension is growing by the minute. We are getting anxious.
This 1st team doesn't even know whats coming.
I will keep you posted of game status, since you also are so anxiously awaiting the results.

Friday, January 18, 2008

Knights Soccer! (Tulsa Soccer Tournament this weekend)

Our Knights soccer team has a tournament this weekend, Jan 18-20 in Tulsa, OK @ SoccerCity.
Here is their website to check it out: www.soccercitytulsa.com

I will keep an updated status of our wins/stats.
Hopefully we will come away the victors!
More action pics to follow!

Monday, January 14, 2008

Wonderful boy!

If you didn't know already, I wanted to let people know how much I think of this kid. and No, I am not talking about the little crazy on the left (I love him too, but that is not what this post is about). The one I am speaking of is, the one on the right, Keaton.

Keaton came home with us yesterday after church just because he wanted to. On the ride to the house, my son Pete was complaining because he wanted Nina to come home with him to play, but she already had plans to go somewhere else. Pete was crushed, because he loves to play with Nina (not realizing what fun he had in store with Keaton). Keaton took hold of the situation and immediately started to calm Pete down by distracting him with little jokes & a little tickling. Pete was his old self in no time. This was just the beginning of Keaton's politeness & help around the Blaine house.

When we got to the house he played, and played, and played with Pete. Pete loves to play Xbox, and luckily Keaton does too. Pete more or less likes to watch others play, so it worked out beautifully for Keaton. However, when Pete wanted to play with him (like in a 2 player mode), Keaton wasn't even hesitant to let him play. They have played Xbox and had the most fun yesterday and today.

At dinner, Keaton was very appreciative of the food that we got for him. He didn't complain one little bit. He ate all of his food & maybe some of Pete's (so not to waste anything that Pete had not eaten). Keaton also watched a few little movies with Pete & everyone else. He didn't worry about what he wanted. He just asked what the others wanted to do. & he did ALL and everything with a smile on his face. It is one thing do something, but not for the right reasons. Keaton has it figured out. He is a servant, and he does it almost effortlessly (it is already like 2nd nature to him). There are things that we can all learn from Keaton; characteristics that I admire & aspire to.

I had a soccer game last night, and I was getting ready to leave, and Keaton was asking me about it. I spoke to him briefly about my game, and I started to head out the door, and he said "Hey Sam, Good Luck in your game tonight." Keaton does something that my kids don't (at least not yet). He does things without you asking him to do them. These things are ingrained in him.

Case in point, Natalie was getting Drew ready for school this morning and Keaton took it upon himself to make everyone breakfast. And when I say everyone, it included Drew, Pete, Emily, Millie (she also spent the night), and himself. He made them all Cinnamon Toast & Chocolate Milk. He took this all upon himself and became the adult in the situation.

Keaton hasn't asked for anything for himself while he is here. Natalie and I pretty much have to ask him if he wants something. He is very gracious. I am very proud of the little man that he is already. I know that Keaton has these attributes from following 3. #1 is God. #2 is Dad (Kevin), and #3 is Mom (Brittany). The Worleys must be so proud of this one; I know that I am.

I have been thinking about posting this since yesterday, and I almost didn't, because I thought maybe I dont have enough time. Whatever?! I felt lead to post this blog about Keaton. If you are reading this, and you do or don't know Keaton, I encourage you either way to post a comment to what you think about this spectacular 10-year old boy.

Sunday, January 13, 2008

so the 'lil Crossfire is gone............

..........and is now replaced with this 2006 Jeep Commander.

Back to School

So, I am finally going back to school for about the 10th time (it feels like). I am going back to Drury University this Spring of '08 (which starts on Jan. 23). The last time I was there was about 2 years ago.

I actually started my college career in the Fall of '96 at SMSU (Southwest Missouri State Univ). was a redshirt freshman for SMS Soccer. Flat out, I basically flunked out that semester. Wrong priorities!

Then, I took a few classes at OTC (Ozarks Technical Community College). Go Eagles! Did OK. Made A's & B's. Just wasnt too excited about the whole thing.

In the fall of '98 I went a semester at SBU (Southwest Baptist University). I also did OK. I played soccer there as well. Still not pumped about the whole college thing. Ryan (admin) knows, he was there (not to mention, Natalie, Jeff Britton, Johnson and some others).

Later on, around 2000 or so, I decided to check into going back to college (this time I was serious). I met with a counselor at Drury Univ. and changed my major from Business Admin. to Psychology/Communication (Double Major). I attended semesters kind of off and on for about 4 years. I made all A's and was very focused. But you have to keep in mind that I also got married, had 3 kids, and working full-time. So, this obviously slowed me down.

So, now I am back in the saddle, going back to Drury to finish up my undergrad. I only have about 30 hrs left. I am pumped to get back into the school groove and get this long time goal accomplished. So, if you see me on the Drury campus with a backpack, glasses on, pencil behind my ear, and a stern look of determination, just give me a sign of applaud by clinching your fist together, raising your arm, and sticking that thumb up towards the sky. (ie: Arnie)