County Lions

I was honored over the last weekend by being selected to play in a benefit basketball game against the Harlem Ambassadors, a poor man's Globetrotters. What I mean by selected is that Pa was gracious enough to pay people to make me a member of the team. I am hoping this was the first time he had to do that. Although it did not seem like big deal to him, so I am rethinking some previous team memberships. It was basically a 32 minute game with 8 minutes quarters with clocks that were nonstop. So I played 8 minutes total, but started the game, but for all I know dad could have added a little bit more on the top of my entry fee for the starting position. We had 20 players on the County Lions from all across our great county. Each player had an even 8 minutes of playing time against 6, yes SIX, Ambassadors. We only lost by 30ish. There were loads of dunks, none of which by a County Lion member. My stat line was as follows: 1 shot blocked (unfortunately my shot was the one blocked), 1 rebound, and 1 assist. The event was to raise money for the Lions' Clubs in the area. It was a fun event and I was happy that Maddie and Mommy were able to see me play in one of my favorite gyms, even if it was 10 years past my prime.

Getting Bigger...

Maddie had her 15 month check-up last week and she continues to get bigger. This time it is not just the weight! She is holding steady at 26lbs 10oz, which is what she weighed 3 months ago, and is at the 92nd percentile. Her head size is still rather large, a hair under the 80th percentile. Daddy is extremely happy to announce that she has made big strides on her height. She is 32.5 inches tall which puts her in the 94th percentile. The first time her height registered higher than her weight. I am now expecting a 6'4" small forward. She will most likely be the marquee member of the 2025 Jayhawk recruiting class.

Greetings from Endor...

This was a very special Halloween at the Webster-Stoppel house. It was the first year Maddie was able to participate in the Ghoulous festivities. As you can see, she was an Ewok, and an extremely cute one at that. I will have to give props to myself as I fabricated the Ewok hood from fleece and my mom's old sewing machine. Thank goodness for 7th grade home economics. We took Maddie to the Mildale Farm near Gardner the day of Halloween for some fall fun. It was a great day to be outside and there were pumpkins there, which is all Maddie really cared about. We enjoyed picking out pumpkins, touring the farm, and getting a horse-drawn hay rack ride.

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Sorry, I just got back to the computer, Maddie was typing when I got back I hope she didn't write anything too offensive. Anywho, the last picture is Maddie being endlessly entertained by the plethora of trick-or-treaters. Happy Halloween!

More pictures HERE