New Lacrosse stick

With my birthday money im hoping to get a new lacrosse stick. Lacrosse sticks are hard to find, even on the internet so if anyone can find one up to 75 dollars that would be great and make sure its either aluminum aloy 6000 or higher,or anything in titanium or zirconium plated (its confusing i know!). Make sure it is also a 30 in. Any help would be apriciated!

James's Inner Scrappiness

So here's James when he's awake. He's been playing hockey since 2nd grade, but during his middle school years his protective mother steered him in to playing in a "no check", recreational league. Last year I said "what the heck" and he joined the high school JV team. (No major injuries so far, although I do a lot of wincing in the stands.) He's turned out to be a pretty scrappy player. My dad -- aka Uncle Harland -- likes to tell me that HIS dad loved watching hockey games in Great Falls. So I like to think that James's great grampa would be proud.

Spring Semester

Well spring semester is over half way finished here at Montana Tech. I'm on the home stretch of all of my classes and if all goes as planned I will be allowed to return back to the Mining City next fall. I am enrolled in 18 credits this semester which include cell biology, cell biology lab, calculus, chemistry II lab, micro-computer software, personal and student health, as well as two credits that I receive for football and weight lifting. I am also smack in the middle of spring football at the moment. We have had one scrimmage and will have two more over the next few weeks, as well as a spring game in three weeks. I am playing wide and slot receiver, returning punts and taking part in a few other special team assignments. Between practice, lifting, watching tape, meeting and I guess that whole class and homework thing (that's for you mom and dad ;P) I have been keeping pretty busy and basically staying out of trouble. I am really beginning to look forward to summer and some intense chill time at the lake! Hope all is going well with everyone and hope to see you all soon!

Indiana Wants Me (and my money)

At last: a contribution from the Goudie branch.

Last week was Evanston High School's spring break and, after visiting the Grandparents Goudie in Galesburg for a few days, we toured the Hoosier/Boilermaker/Bulldog State. (The only reason those sporty names roll so effortlessly off my tongue is because we were looking at colleges -- and these are mighty proud schools.)

Believe it or not, the state of Indiana happens to have two of the best Ballet programs in the U.S. (save for Juilliard) : Indiana U. and Butler U. So.... it was a bit of a tease for Katie to observe classes there, especially after hearing that these programs take only about 20 freshmen a year, nearly every one with perfect feet. No harm in looking though, eh?

James should be an easier fit. (Does he look worried?) He thinks he wants to pursue engineering. Purdue did a nice job in demonstrating how their 6,000 engineering students don't get lost in the shuffle. Nice marching band too, but traveling is required for inter-mural hockey. We also looked at Bradley U in Peoria (super friendly school, but no football), and the guys will be driving up to U of Wisconsin/Madison later this month.

The Grandparents Goudie are fine, and seemed to enjoy having the extra four bodies in their home for a short spell. (Sorry, no photos). The pond on their farm is filling up nicely -- there are lots of deer prints nearby. And it looks like there will be a healthy crop of poison ivy again this year, as my skin can testify. (I could write -- and star in -- a horror movie about its potent oil, urushiol. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urushiol . If the terrorists get their hands on that stuff -- watch out!) .

Ten Things We Don't know About You

To everybody (including the Goudie clan!):
Dad was telling me about an interesting list that Amy constructed for a work blog.

"Ten Things You Don't Know About Me"

I'd like everyone to come up with their Ten Things list and post it here on the blog. If you have any troubles getting signed in to create your post, watch for a detailed How-to Post description here. I'll try to get the How-To done tonight.

Hope your week is going well!

Laurie

Birthday Party For Tanner Saturday

Tanner's turning 14 soon! I'm planning a family birthday party for him Saturday night. We'll eat at about 5. Hope you can make it! Comment on this post if you think you can. Otherwise just show up. We'll have lots of ribs on the bbq!

Anne's Guys

Here are 3 guys who take life very seriously!!! Actually the pictures were taken right after the Arizona Wildcats lost to West Virginia in the NCAA Men's tournament.

BIRTHDAYS AND CELEBRATIONS

Happy birthdays to Moni (sorry that this is a few days late), Kirk, and Renell!!! The celebration that we are all welcoming is the last chemo treatment for Laurie on Thursday. It has been a long haul but we are so proud of the way she has handled the entire journey. A special thank you to John for the caring, understanding and support that has always been there even with his own concerns. Tanner and Quinn have been helpful in their own ways. The support, caring and prayers from so many family members, friends and people who don't know Laurie personally but are support never the less. And what can we say about Anne, Mark,and Renell who have been there whenever needed. We have a lot to be thankful for. THANK YOU ALL!!!

Here's a pic of the new car. I'm still working on a nickname.

A New Season

Well it's now Spring around here as far as activities go. Halle and Kramer have started track and their first meet is Friday in Missoula. Jareth started spring football last Saturday in Butte (2 inches of snow and 2 degree wind chill.) He has his first scrimmage Saturday @ 9:00 AM. Halle's spring band concert is tonight. Kramer went to the prom last Saturday. Renell's birthday is Saturday the 5th. Last Saturday I drove to Spokane traded my beloved Jimmy for a new Toyota Yaris (40 mpg on the way back.) Between snowy and icy roads plus deer it was quite a trip over and back.

It's all fun stuff!!

If I know my kids....

you won't be seeing any blogs from them, so I will give an update on their lives for them. Bailey is enjoying his freshman year at Hellgate High School. He seems to enjoy this school, much more than he did middle school. I hear he and his friends all comment on how much they enjoy the freedom. Hellgate really stresses diversity and tolerance among the student body. It seems to be a very different atmosphere than when I was in high school... the "clicks" don't seem to exist as much. We really love his school. Plus, it's only 5 blocks away, so he can bike, board or walk in a few minutes. And, he's driving now. Thank goodness he's pretty good at it! And, I am realizing how many things I do wrong, which is pointed out to me on a regular basis. He, Tanner and Halle are growing like weeds at this age... I will throw in a picture of how he's gaining on Chuck, and passed me up this fall.

Jordan spends 5 or 6 nights a week at "The Broadway Inn" where he enjoys greeting happy (not) travelers and less than desirable young locals there for "Budweiser Bikini Nights". If you ask him to describe his clientele, he just shakes his head and struggles to find words to describe them. It would crack you up. But, it pays the rent, so you do what you gotta do! He seems to really be enjoying his classes at the U. He's workikng towards being accepted in the Media Arts program, and possibly have a music minor. I always knew this kid had some Spielberg blood in him. He and his roommate Sean are going to try to move closer to campus this summer. I think they may have been able to find the worst possible neighborhood in Missoula for their first apartment. So, if you need a room in Missoula, give Jor a call, he'll hook you up with a room next to the ice machine.