Wrestling Season Ends

                                                   

     The season came to an end this weekend.  I have learned so much this wrestling season and have really come to love the sport.  Being down on the mats is an environment that is filled with passion, disappointment, tempers, and tear.   The one on one competition is so intense.  It has been so great for Steele to do a sport where it entirely depends on his will and ability to succeed.   So many different scenarios are thrown at these kids and I can only hope this has helped build his character.  I hope there will be many more years of wrestling to come.  Every Saturday for  3 months we have seen the same 8 boys wrestling from different teams and have met some nice people.   A few of these boys will move with Steele in weight and we look forward to seeing them next year.

9 MONTHS

                                                                       loves her dogs

     Sedona turned 9 months so we did a Valentine's Day theme.  We really should leave it up to the professionals, but we have fun trying set up the scene and get the shot.  She is really maturing and starting to get a voice of what she likes and dislikes.  It is so funny to see her yell when she is mad and squeal in delight.  Steele especially loves it when she crawls after him and squawks at him.   Every night she follows us to his room at bedtime and listens to him read.   She just loves to go to the window and see her dogs.  When they ignore her man does she ever hoot and holler.  One night I took her away from the window to give her the bottle and boy did she cry.  Now every night we have to say good night to the dogs and shut their light off so she doesn't throw a fit when it is  her feeding time before bed.  

Las Vegas Grabbler Champion in the Bantum 60lbs

     This tournament by far was the most stressful for me.  It was definitely his hardest so far.  Came so close to getting pinned, but some how pulled out a win.  They had a great opening ceremonies where the teams got to run through the fog and streamers and the song "Let The Bodies Hit The Floor"  blasting on the speakers.  We spent 9 hours (yes I said 9) there waiting and watching.  He has had 4 tournaments with a total of 14 matches and is 14-0!!  I think that makes it harder to watch knowing he may be due for a loss.  Not sure how I am going to make 18+ yrs of sports.    I will either have an anxiety attack, emotional breakdown, or a whole head of gray hairs.     

Patriot Fan In The Snow

     We took this picture the day it was snowing.  I know it looks like a white background, but it is the snow covered ground.  We entered  this picture into the Super Bowl Baby Contest.  We'll have to see what happens.  She will be supporting her dad this Sunday as they face off against the Jets.