Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Its been too long!!!

Its been too long since my last posting...not that anyone is really watching. I am just going to update everyone on what has been going on lately. My good friend Bryan Hyma is doing well after his cancer treatment. The doctor's feel he is in the clear at this point. He has expressed thanks for all of the prayers. He also recently became a father and he and his wife adopted a beautiful little girl. The family is doing well and adjusting nicely.

The basketball team finished a successful 25-7 season as National Runners-Up. We made it into the Championship game on a last second shot in overtime to beat the defending National Champs. In the Championship game we tried to make it an ugly game by slowing down the tempo against a high octane offense. We did a good job of not letting them score a ton of points, but unfortunately we couldn't score either. We lost 45-31.

After the National Championships me and the family were able to get away to Florida. We met up with Aly's family. Her sister's family, her mom and dad, and our family all stayed in a nice condo that was right on the beach. We were there for a week and had a great time. We relaxed, played on the beach and I even got to golf a little. I built a sand castle for brooks to destroy. We saw the Space Shuttle take off one evening just after sunset. It was really pretty neat to see, even though we were a couple hundred miles away. It was easy to tell that the space shuttle was taking off. Speaking of sunsets we watched the sun go down just about every night. That is just such a peaceful time and refreshing. The week away really did some good for us. I did come to the interesting realization that tan fat looks much better than pasty white fat. My brother-in-law told me that and I agreed. Alyson and I have several things in the works, that I am not able to discuss at this point, but when things start panning out I will no doubt inform everyone...don't worry we are not pregnant...lets just get that out now. Enjoy the pictures from Florida!!!

7 comments:

Clint said...

Good luck on the “things in the works”. I know “things” will work out.

Anonymous said...

Brian Thomas Thrift, you threw Brooks so high in air!!!!xoxoxo We loved the pictures and the update.
Also, from us, we are praying for all "things in the works" ..xoxoxo
Love, Mom & Jeff xoxoxo

Candy said...

Brian! I'm still here! I can't believe it - a new post! And a good one at that! Saying a prayer for your "things in the works" to work out for His good! I can't wait to hear what that entails. Looks like a great vacation and oh man - great season! Congratulations! Hugs for you and Aly and Brooks. Love you all.

Brian Thrift said...

Mother...he loved it and besides I have good hand eye coordination to catch him. Plus the sand was really soft if I missed.

Candy I still read your blog and am inspired each time I read it.

Clint wish I was in Texas building some B&B rooms with you.

Anonymous said...

Brian do you realize what you just wished for to Clint??? To be in TEXAS!!! no way, that is tooooo far away (sorry Clint)...xoxoxlove mom

Clint said...

mom, have you heard of airplanes. Brian, Texas is a big state there is always room for you here.

Anonymous said...

okay Clint, you are right, Texas is not far by air plane and I know Brian & Aly are really wanting to come back for a visit..xoxomom

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