Brendan has been doing Jui-Jitsu for about a year now. This is his second tournament he participated in. His first tournament he took third/Bronze. He has really enjoyed himself, and recently advanced to a yellow belt! He actually won this match, his points were given to the wrong kid. This kid is amazing at anything he does. He always puts in a 100+ percent. It has been fun to watch him learn new things and gain confidence in his abilities.
Derek has also been doing Jui-Jitsu for about 2 years now (which is where Brendan got his inspiration). It is something Derek, Brendan and most recently Logan enjoy, and a great way for them to stay active. This was Derek's first tournament and he took first/gold!! Their team did very well, most of them placing first or second.
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This month is wrestling! It's a short season for the kids, but long enough to keep them busy until baseball starts. Brendan and Logan have been doing very well so far (this is a sport Drake does not care to participate in). We have two tournaments left...
Logan's first match of the season in Firth, ID (this match comes in three parts. I was still learning how to work the camera.)
Logan has such a good time wrestling. He makes me laugh, I think he is the only kid I see go onto the mat with a big grin on his face. Most kids come out with their "intimidating" game face on, and Logan just smiles. This kid just loves life!
Brendan's first match of the season. Firth, ID
The boys are having a blast, and I think Derek relives his youth every year watching and coaching them. They are all such a joy! we are very blessed!
I haven't mentioned Drake or Paige much. They have been busy as well, I just haven't loaded any pictures onto the computer yet.
Drake just finished up basketball. He had a great team this year I think they only lost one game. He is also playing the trumpet in the 6th grade band, and just enjoying life as a "tween". He spends much of his time with his friends. He is a great kid and I love watching him grow into a fine young man, he is very sweet and loves to tease (I don't know where he gets it). I can't believe how fast he has grown, seems like we just brought him home...
Paige is still a princess, and is enjoying preschool and dance. She doesn't want much to do with sports, but she will sing and dance all day. It has been fun getting to spend extra time with her while the boys are at school. She has preschool three days a week for two hours so the rest of the time she gets to hang out with Mom and Dad.
She has been working hard for me, doing extra chores around the house so she could earn some money. Mostly folding laundry (which had to be re-folded later ;-). She finally met her goal and bought herself her first CD, Justin Bieber! her first LOVE!! She has taken the insert out of the CD and hung it on her wall as her first poster. So fun! it's great having a girl.
