state tennis tournament

7:00 a.m. on Monday morning, the tennis team took off for the State Tennis Tournament.  This is the 10th year in a row that TRF is section champs.

The tournament started Tuesday morning.  The boys listen to the rules as they are read to the teams.  Something struck Sam funny. . .

This guy is the coordinator of the tournament and he thoroughly goes over the rules.  Love his podium:)

My dad and Jo joined us again this year.  We watched a lot of tennis, ate a lot, and did some shopping.  I was so glad Ben was able to get off of work to go with us.  Brooke stayed with us too!

The boys are introduced.

We competed against a private school, Breck, 8:00 a.m. Tuesday morning.

Isaac and Devin played #3 Doubles.

Sam and Jorde were #1 Doubles.

Isaac and Devin played on the court right next to Sam and Jorde.

Coaches watching on . . .

I got some nice shots without having to edit them.

. . . kind of a cool series of shots of Sam.

Isaac and Devin competed so well!

I think this is the score of our match against Breck.  We were ahead!  We ended up losing but had to capture this moment. :)

And now we play Virginia.

Love these next two shots. . .

Connor drove over from Mankato.  So good to see him.  Ben and Connor went to a concert that night in downtown Mpls. . .  "Rival Sons".  I got to see video of the performance and it looked amazing!

Sam and Jorde beat Virginia and TRF gets the win.

. . . the Virginia coach.

. . . and now Rochester-Lourdes.

We are winning!

. . . still winning:)

I love their attitude!  They play hard but don't take themselves too seriously.  So much fun to watch . . .

Still smiling!

Sam and Jorde beat Rochester-Lourdes in 3 sets!  What a great feeling!!

. . . lots and lots of hugs :)

TRF took 6th place!

A homecoming caravan waited for the arrival of the team at the theatre!

My dad and Jo were in TRF for a bridal shower so they were able to join in the caravan!

The boys are here!  The fire and police dept escorted them into town :)

We drove by the courts and got a look at the new banners.

The boys were honored with a reception at LHS.

The Captains spoke.

Tennis alumni joined the reception.

State Tennis Tournament 2013.

emily's shower

We celebrated together the upcoming marriage of Aaron and Emily.  Alissa and Kim hosted a wedding shower for Aaron's adorable fiance, Emily.

It was fun to meet Emily's mom, Lynette, from Northfield.  The guys went fishing for the day.

 Alissa planned some fun games . . .

This was a trivia quiz. . . "how well do you know the bride and groom".  I think I got 18 correct.  I missed favorite book, favorite soda, and favorite Christmas movie!

. . .  and a "price is right" game.  I did terrible on this game!

Kim's home is always so inviting and everything she hosts is wonderful.

The decorations were beautiful.

The cake was beautiful.

 . . . and the chocolate cupcakes were beautiful :)

Celebrating weddings and babies are wonderful opportunities to see people I don't get to see that often.  It was good to see Kim's mom and aunts.

 Henley got a fist full of chocolate cake as grandma Kim walked by with the plate full of cupcakes!

Time for presents!  Everyone (except me:)) included a favorite recipe with their gift.  I will have to mail Emily my recipe:)

 Grandma Irene hiding from the camera!

 Emily received so many nice gifts!

. . . LOVE this card:)

What a blessing Emily must be to Jeff and Kim.  What a gift she is to all of us.