A Special Day for Two of my Brothers

Rise & Shine! Amber woke up bright n' early today just so she could get a picture of her younger brother on his LAST day of high school! At 2:40 today the Shain household will officially no longer contain any high school students. Crazy to think about. This Saturday Josh will walk across the stage and say "adios" to 13 years completed (kindergarten included-haha! i promise he didn't fail a grade).
One thing still keeping him connected to the school life, however, is the 2006 baseball season. Yesterday was their first playoff game. They (no. 2 seed) played North Branch, who was in the number 7 seed for the season. (Forgive me if i get this baseball lingo wrong...i'm not a pro!) Of course, because Hibbing was at a higher ranking, they had a good feeling about winning this one. But by the way of yesterday's game, it was definitely with a fight! When I arrived there, the score was already 3-0, and North Branch was in favor. Luckily, because of 3 consistent errors by North Branch, Hibbing was able to get 2 more runs, which now made the score 3-2.They were able to get yet another two runs to finish out the inning. Hibbing was now ahead 4-3! Which was a relief, but like the rest of the game, it was an edge-of-the-seat moment. Eventually Hibbing made the score 6-3 which was yet another relief, until North Branch scored 2 more points, makinig the score 6-5. It was the top of the 7th inning at this time. If Hibbing allowed North Branch to get one more point, they would have had to go into a close bottom of the 7th inning. Thankfully, Josh was able to strike out a couple of the hitters and the one hit they did get that inning was quickly thrown to first to get the player out! 3 strikes. The games done! I think that was the loudest I've ever cheered at one of his games. It was far too close for my liking, but at least they got the win. Now tomorrow they'll be playing the Hermantown Hawks at 4:30 @ Al Nyberg field. Hibbing has already beaten them twice this season, but I guess you can't take the game too lightly. After yesterday's scare, I'm sure they won't go in with the "piece of cake!" attitude. If they win tomorrow's game, they'll be playing a double elimination tournament in Duluth Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday. And if all goes well, perhaps they'll make it to state? Hey, anything is possible!!! I think they have a good chance this year. They had a really good season. I think they only lost 3 games, which were all lost by 1 POINT (gotta hate those!) only.
Good luck Bluejackets!!!


Last day!!! Can't you tell by the big smile?? I'm sure it'll be even bigger once the school day's over! =)
"Amber, why are you up so early when you don't have to be...?!"

Since we're talking about baseball...
I thought I took these pictures just for fun, but now I can put them to use!





And for my middle brother, Brian, today is a special day for him as well! Today is his GOLDEN BIRTHDAY! Yeup, the last possible date of having a golden birthday. A long wait for 31! hehe. So, I wish him a very happy day!!!!! And best of luck to him in the future. Sometime this week he and his wife are moving to Bemidji. Brian was offered a better, high-paying job that he took. At least it's only a couple of hours away. No biggy, really. I'll miss not having him around, but I'm sure I'll see him often.



So congratulations & best of luck to Josh! And
HAPPY GOLDEN BIRTHDAY to Brian & best of luck to you as well.
I love you both.

The Sun is shining
The Sky is blue
I love Jesus and I love you!
It's a good day! (GREAT day!)
For praising the Loooooooooooooord
It's a good day! (GREAT day!)
For praising the Loooooooooooooord

Now it's raining (not really..knock on wood.. cause I want to go to the softball games later)
The skies are grey
I'm gonna praise him anyway!
It's a good day! (GREAT day!)
For praising the Loooooooooooooord
It's a good day! (GREAT day!)
For praising the Loooooooooooooord

It has Arrived!

Yes! The newest addition to the Shain household (or Amber's bedroom...whatever you prefer) has arrived. After MANY years of a slow and problem causing Gateway, I was able to switch over to a Dell laptop, by the graciousness of my parents. Keep in mind, I AM thankful that we had a computer at all, but I am more thankful for this :D

This will be much more convenient for my online courses in school, the millions of pictures I download(probably not exaggerating), and well, being able to go anywhere i want with it. Woo hoo!!!!!!

So here she is:


I know i could have gotten pics off of a website, but i wanted to take pics of my own :)
I don't know too much about it, but I hope to learn more along the way and after I read up on it.
But yeah, that's about all for now folks.
ByeBye!

The Best News I've Heard in A While!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WWWWWWWooooooHHHHHhooooooooooOOOO!!!!! Brianna just called to inform me that when she was watching the TV guide channel they announced that 7th Heaven will reappear for an 11th season!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had to come online to check it out for myself. Click here to read the article!
For those of you who don't know: Two weeks ago was the "last" and "finale" episode. I was deeply saddened by having to say goodbye to the Camden family. I have been watching this show since they were wee little ones, and I was sad that I could no longer look forward to watching this show at 7pm EVERY Monday night. I guess you could say I was "addicted" to a tv show. It was the only time I ever really "committed" to watching tv. But now I don't have to be sad!!! They're coming back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOO!
Sorry, you probably think I'm overly crazy and obsessed, but hey. It's a good show...no swearing, no sex scenes, etc. It's worth it, I think.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Until September, I'll have the church softball games on Monday night to keep my occupied, at least. :)

Now we 7th heaven fans won't have to be "left hangin'"




I promise he's not the only reason I watch the show...for real.

Duck Hunting, Anyone??

Anyone wanna go duck hunting? I'll bring the decoys!

Just helping Stacy and Nick move into their new apartment...

Congratulations Stacy!

"Proud graduate of the College of Human Sciences AT Iowa State University." =)

Nick & Stacy brought us to the Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls, SD. WOW!!



Bonnie, Stacy & myself

After spending almost 18 hours in the car that weekend, I was ready to come home. But overall, it was a GREAT weekend. Thanks Stacy and Nick!

ALMOST DONE!!!

Well, I sit here writing my last paper for one of my classes (can't you tell???) and realize how close I am to being DONE DONE DONE!!! Tomorrow we have off for a "study day." (I can guarantee you I WON'T be studying, but thanks for the day off!) And then next week is the start of finals. I have one Monday, one Tuesday, and one Wednesday and I am done! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I'm glad I don't have two in a day, because that could result in a brain overload. But anywho, I just thought I'd share my excitement!!! Almost done!!! Then a job...then summer school....then, find some time to pppppaaaaaaaarrrrtyyyyyyyy! :P


P.S. Watch for a Iowa/South Dakota update soon!

Since I won't be here for them...

May 5th-- HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!!

May 7th--HAPPY BIRTHDAY KARI!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY (aunt) BONNIE!!!!

Sorry...my pictures aren't loading or else i'd post some of the b-day people.

hope everyone's weekends fun!