What a Great Night!

If you missed the game against Lipscomb last night, you really did miss out!  What a game!  I am so proud to be a Cougar!  Our volleyball team started off the eventful night with a big win over Macon County (there is no way I'd ever play against Macy--I think she'd kill me!).  Then, our football players made some incredible plays, especially the fabulous representatives of the junior class!  Our cheerleaders did a phenomenal job keeping the student section active.  Our students were rocking the neon (even though I am afraid some of that body paint probably will not wash off for several days--retreat-goers just might have a human nightlight!).  Our band members showcased a wonderful half-time performance.  God blessed us with weather that was perfect for football!  And my Mallory got to be on TV with Carter and several other Goodpasture students!  Even though my energy level is very low today, I am THRILLED I came to the games and watched them till the end.  I will admit I was a bit nervous during the football game when Lipscomb still had possession with a minute left on the clock.  However, our Cougars showed incredible determination and strength as they prevented a devastating touchdown.  What a nail-biter!  I think last night proved to everyone just how special our school is and how we can make it through difficult situations!

So, I know you all are looking at this blog just to get to the extra credit.  I would really hate to disappoint you. . . But I'm not sure I want to give you extra credit.  I mean, you really don't need it, do you?  You should be making wonderful grades without extra credit, right?  Just kidding--here is the topic!  Now that I've rambled about how much fun I had last night, I want you to share a memory of the best school event you have attended.  You can talk about a specific game or activity, or you can do something more general.  Your well-written post MUST be at least 5 GOOD sentences that explain what the event is and why it is so memorable to you, and you MUST post it no later than 3:30 on Friday, September 28.  Happy memories!

Muddy Mallory

A couple of weeks ago, my children and I were going for a bike ride.  As I waited at the end of the driveway, my three kids came trekking down the hill of our back yard, moving toward the driveway.  They were so excited!  The problem, though, is at the bottom of the hill, you have to turn left a bit to stay on the driveway--straight ahead is a shallow creek with a large drop-off.  I think you see where this is going!  Mallory was trying to keep up with her big brothers and totally forgot how to use the brakes on her bike.  Before I could stop her, she went headfirst straight into the creek and face-planted over the handlebars right into the muddy creek!  Being the mom I am who remembered my husband had just killed a copperhead in said creek the day before, I flew to the creek and grabbed Mallory (nearly falling down that drop-off myself).  Yes, she was crying.  Yes, she was being very dramatic, Yes, she was a muddy mess.  Yes, she has long hair that was caked in mud and small rocks.  Yes, she was scraped up.  And, yes, I took a picture!  When I realized she was fine except for some scratches, I knew she would one day laugh at herself for trying to keep up with her brothers.  So, I grabbed my not-so-smart phone and took a picture with its not-so-good camera.  This picture is the end result :)  Yes, she did laugh when she saw her face (before we washed her hair four different times!).

I'm sure most of you did something really stupid during your childhood--maybe something careless--but something that you now can laugh about.  Post a comment telling me about something careless or mindless you did as a child, but something that is actually funny although it may not have been very funny to you at the time.  Be sure your comment is well-written with at least 4 good sentences.  If you post an appropriate comment by Tuesday, September 18, at 4:00 pm, you will receive extra credit.  Happy memories!