Wrestling....

This past weekend was the first weekend of the season that I got to see Brandon wrestle. They seriously have been traveling just about every weekend since the beginning of November. As a matter of fact, Jeff and Brandon are heading out in the morning with 15 other team mates to Salt Lake for a tournament. They will be gone till Sunday. That means shopping for Alyssa and I. :)
Locally, since the competition is not what it is when we travel, we wrestle Brandon up a weight class. Last weekend he wrestled at 55 pounds. He typically weighs about 45-46 pounds. He took 2nd, losing one match by just a point. The boys he went against were not only heavier but a lot taller then Brandon, but he proved once again that it's not the size that wins the match but the technique. I am certain he left those coaches speechless. I know he does me.


I love this picture! PIN!

He literally took this kid and flung him over his shoulder for the pin. So proud of him!

Christmas...

Christmas this year was great. Just like every other year, regardless of how well I mentally plan ahead the day sneaks up on me and I find myself a frazzled mess. This year was no different.

For the first time in 13 years I didn't get around to sending out Christmas cards. Talk about feeling inadequate.
I played the "I'll do it tomorrow" game for too long and before I knew it, Christmas was here.

The kids had a great Christmas. Santa came and brought everyone just what they had been wishing for. I tell you, that Santa guy is pretty amazing.
Gabriella was very excited for Christmas this year, I think it was the first year she really understood what was going on. She even sat on Santa's lap!

Alyssa got a new TV for her room, a camera and the bedding she has been asking for. As well as tons of new clothes and makeup.
Brandon got a new video camera (be watching for his videos) a remote control car, of course some video games, and legos.
Gabriella has been asking for a scooter and a "hellamet" and Santa brought that. She also got a new baby doll and zhu zhu pets.
The list is really endless.

It was a good Christmas. It came and went just as fast as the holiday season.