Football 2009

Putters was a great spot for the award banquet to close out the 2009 football season. Every year has been more exciting than the last. We can't wait until next fall to see how much Alex has improved.

Allison is MVP for her cheerleading squad

April 19
Allison's award and recognition ceremony for Emerald All Star Cheer was fun but hot! We had a warm front in April and we were blazing in there! Grandna and Poppy toughed it out as did JJ and I and we got to see Allison be awarded the most valuable person award for her team. We were pleased with her and happy that her hard work was recognized. Go Emeralds!

Alex Basketball 2009

Go Warriors!

Alex had a great first year of playing basketball. He had a little bit of a rough time transitioning from tackle though and was the second highest fouler on the team. A skill that may serve him well if he ever plays church ball. The Warriors learned a lot and won their last game in a nail biter! You may notice the error on the team photo. The coach's last name was inadvertently printed next to Halsey which was a little irritating but I didn't want to buy a new package.







This is Alex's school and baseball bud Tanner.

The last night of practice the boys recieved particpation medals and pizza! A fun end to a fun season.

Emerald All Star Cheer

Emerald All Star Cheer

After a rock'n year of cheer it is time for a much needed break. Allison gets to take a break until the end of April and then she will be back to a new team and a new routine. She moves up to Youth this year and she is excited.

Emeralds in Action

Emerald Allstars went to Tacoma WA last weekend for their biggest competition this year. This two day event was "great" says Alli. Dad and Alli had a fun weekend while Mom and the boys stayed home to go to Alex's final basketball game. Between hitting the mats and being awesome the team hung out at Hello Cupcake and Rock and Roll Pizza. JJ and Alli had a daddy-daughter date to the movies. Oh I almost forgot the pool. They stayed at the Marriott across from the convention center. Alli called me on the phone and said, "Mom there is a Book of Mormon in the room." I laughed. This weekend is the last competition of the season in Portland. I get to take Alli to the that one. I probably won't be able to compete with her amazing weekend with Dad. We can go looking for more B of Ms at the Portland Temple if she wants to.

Allison's school teacher (above) came to see her at one of the competitions.

Too much fun!!!

sports

Last year I played flag football.I had lots of fun. The picture above shows me at the award ceremony. I remember that during the season I had to, right at the end of games go to boy scouts. I forget what position I played but I know that we didn't have many kids on our team. 8 kids we had and we just made it into every game because you have to have eight kids or you forfeight.

Alex Football

As promised...pics of Alex in his uniform. He LOVED tackle this year and is already talking about next year. We are so proud of him and it was a blast going to his games. Go Pats!!

Cheer pals

Allison cheers for Emerald All Star competitive cheer club. They are gearing up for their competion schedule. This is a few of the "minis" waiting to march in a parade this past summer. They had a lot of fun and even did some stunts along with their cheers and dance moves. I didn't get to see them do the stunts when they passed by but Alli tells me that they were cool.

Allison Soccer

The Grapes Soccer team had a fabulous goalie in Allison. She also played forward but her favorite was definately goalie.

Alex has begun his career in pop-warner football this year. He started with flag last year but moved up to tackle now and loves it. His team is the Patriots which is real hard for me to yell at the top of my lungs since I loathe the NFL Pats and was not upset at all when Brady was declared out for the season. Never the less we are all having a blast watching him. Team pictures will be posted when I get them.
Go Patriots!!!

Autzen Stadium

We are at the Duck's stadium to watch Danny play tackle football. They won!

Go TigerSharks

Alex's flagfootball team. We are thinking about tackle for this year.

Go Ducks!

A converted Ducks fan doing laundry!