More in the life of the Lugnutz

Well all, We had a double header this past Sunday against the First Christian Church and the Frequent Flyer's. Our playing was not perfect yet but we didn't lose as badly this round.

Highlights: After being harassed, Run over and almost getting into a very non christian fight, ( Nicely done Gaus) the Lugnutz came back with two beautiful runs in what could almost be classified as a rally. Hilary pitched a great first game and Neuty pitched beautifully in the second, plus he looked REAL good doing it! Emily made a flawless catch in the outfield and Chris made two ( on the first one he got so excited he forgot to throw it back infield). Sean, Chops and Dustin were of course flawless and Deena did a few cartwheels in the outfield, literally. I didn't have my best game yet but I had a whole lot of fun. Jaq took one for the team with a beautiful slide into second and Hilary took one in the shin while pitching. Way to take it girls!! Overall it was a lot of fun and we look forward to next week.

We could sure use some fans. Let me know if you wanna come out to see a game and I'll send you a schedule.

Wedding Update: Save the Date cards are on their way. I plan to put them in the mail on Wednesday for all of our out of town guests. For now, here's the awesome picture we put on them.

~Trish

Let's Go Lugnutz

Following in the great Averill tradition of athletics ( ahh the irony) Eric and I have put together a softball team. We began Sunday and played more like a comedy routine then actual players. We still have high hopes for the season.

Our first game was against an aged team by the name of the Seem-to-Be Hitters. If you know my father and my family you can only guess that he may have something to do with it, and you would be right! Not only are we in the same league as my father's softball team but we played against him yesterday and were schooled by a bunch of Lawrence's finest hippies!
We may have lost ( by the mercy rule) but, I haven't had that much fun in a while. I'd love to post pictures but the home computer is still sick.

Highlights: I ACTUALLY HIT THE BALL! And got on base! Eric rocked the field and got a controversial out ( He was totally safe) Gaus only fell once, Jaq had a wicked catch straight from the bat to her glove, and Hilary made a beautiful out on second base. Overall we hit well and our offense is pretty good, we've got some defending to practice. Chops, was a rock star and Greg was Everywhere! We all had a blast and played for fun. Plus Jaq said that I played better then Willie which is all I could ever hope for.

I should give a shot out to the old man as well, Ric got several great hits and coached 1st base beautifully-- the conversations between him and the dugout, namely Eric, were quite entertaining. It was fun to play against him. Well played old man.

Anyway, There will be many more softball stories to come with pictures to boot.

How do you like Deez nutz!! ~Trish

Wild Weekend? Oh Yes, it was!!!!

Hey All,
This past weekend was everything I hoped it would be!!!! Sadly, since our computer is having issues we don't have pictures to show you but I promise we will soon. However, I can recap our adventures.

Thursday night was a wonderful Girls night!! Eric showed up for a while, but the the estrogen surge was a bit too much for him. Friday night, with the Neutebooms in town we had a great BBQ at the Averill house. Eric smoked a brisket and it may have been the best thing I have EVER put in my mouth ( take that as you will).

Saturday we enjoyed a super chilled day at the ROYALS!!!!!! Woo Hoo Kauffman stadium! This may have been the first time I've ever been glad to sit in the full sun seats. Our boys in blue sadly lost by 1 run. However, I got a great blanket and fond memories from the game.

Sunday was a joyful Easter. Eric and his folks hung around Lawrence while the Averill's went to Topeka for Easter BBQ. The Egg hunt was great! The music was rockin' and we all had a jolly good time. After that we met up with the Neutebooms and saw the wedding site. Great ideas were hatched and more plans made!!!

After all this fun, Eric and I were pooped!!! So Monday night we lounged around and last night we had a great date at the best Chinese Food Restaurant in town! ( I won't say the name because of the wrath of the Jonsey!)

Overall it was as sensational Trip. Up Next, A new softball team begins the glorious journey through Lawrence Adult Coed Softball. Stay tuned for updates on our team. The Lugnutz!!!!

Peace out ~ Trish

Wild Weekend Ahead

Sorry we haven't been able to submit a blog in a while. Our computer is going through a lot right now!

First off: Here's a shout out and HUGE Congrats to our dear friends Tracy and Sean Derning. Tracy and Sean now have a new baby boy, born at 11pm last night!!!!! Hooray! Another beautiful baby to spoil.

So you may ask...... "Wild Weekend? Trish are you going to be on Teachers gone wild???" NO, quite the opposite, Family fun is in the works. My fabulous Cousin Shelli and her Beautiful daughter Sierra are finally making the long trek back to Kansas and I'm very excited to see them again. Also, along with them comes my fabulous Aunt to be followed by her drummer husband. On top of that, The Neutebooms are coming to town for Opening Weekend! It's gonna be Eric and I at the game with our Dads once again. Below is a photo of the last time we took our dad's to the ballpark. This is going to be the best weekend Ever. There will be lots of good times to share as well as pictures! Be prepared for a wicked fun blog next week.

So in Preparation, Here's a great pic of some of the fabulous people coming to visit L town!.

~Trish