If you do (or don't) like the weather...just wait an hour!

Right after posting that last post about our famous Chinooks, mom headed out to Cardston for a day of basketball. Matt was in a tournament at the High School. Dad stayed home to hold down the fort and get the rest of the crew where they needed to be as he was on call and couldn't leave the city. When mom left, the weather was great! So, donning a hoodie and Chucks, the journey to Cardston began. Note: no boots, toque, gloves or jacket. It was 10 degrees! That's almost balmy!

The tournament was fantastic! Lots of fun to watch and incredible talent on all teams. Even got to watch Lindsey's little sister Mallie play for half a game. For Matt's team, the day went really well! After winning two games straight, they made the final! For the second game, Matt was even the "Player of the Game" which awarded him with a DQ Blizzard! So, we awaited the final. Unfortunately, the tournament got a little behind.... So, the final didn't start until approximately 6:15. They faced WR Myers from Taber and emerged victorious! Very exciting. But, little did we know the excitement was just beginning..

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The whole team headed to DQ for some well deserved treats. By the time we left Cardston, the weather had drastically changed and the snow was falling. It was Matt, mom and two of his team mates in the Suburban. Everyone had decided to go back to Lethbridge in a convoy. As soon as we turned onto the highway, there was no visibility at all. The first two cars almost immediately went into the ditch. One managed to get out, the other did not but was retreived later that night. No one was hurt. Less than 2 km out of Cardston, the entire team turned around and claimed defeat on this front! Safety won out! Thankfully. Mom put on a very brave face but still has white knuckles 2 days later. So, we had a big sleepover at one of the boys grandparents homes. Matt's team had not had an over-nighter this year and some were quite disappointed. But, in the end, they did! It was a riot! And we were all happy to drive home in daylight on Sunday morning - just in time for mom to teach her Relief Society lesson! :) What a great weekend!