The Schumacher's: Reffing and a Surprise Party

Brent has spent many of his afternoons and evenings reffing wrestling. He does middle school, JV, and some varsity. This being his first year he doesn't do much varsity but will probably be doing a lot more next season.

Brent also just signed on to do varsity football this fall with a crew from Avoca. His cousin Kyle is one of the refs, so he should have a good time. Brent was a sub for them last fall and did a few JV games with them. This fall (2011) he'll be gone every single Friday night! That will be an adjustment for me, but its only for a few weeks!

Here are a few pictures of Brent reffing a varsity meet in Avoca.

January 28th was my best friend Amanda's 25th birthday! Her husband contacted me about a week before her birthday saying he was going to put together a surprise party in Iowa City for Amanda. We of course made it work with our schedule!

We decided to drive to Washington that morning and spent some time with my grandparents. We had lunch with them and Jaron was able to be there too. Then my grandma and I went shopping on the square and she showed me the hospital gift shop. I wish Harlan had cute shops like Washington does.

However, talking to Amanda on the phone multiple times during the planning process wasn't such an easy process. Amanda knew something was up, but she had no idea that we were coming.

Her husband Troy planned the perfect evening for her friends and family. We ate supper at 3 Samurai. That is a fun restaurant and GREAT food. After supper we headed downtown Iowa City!! And to end our night a 1am stop at Pancheros never hurt anyone. (Until the next morning) :)

Here is a picture of Amanda cracking an egg over the spatula. She of course got in on the first try

I think some egg shell went into the rice. No big deal, Amanda fished it out!!!

Brandi (Amanda's sister-in-law) and me enjoying supper!

The adorable Birthday girl and her charming husband Troy posing with our crazy chef!