3 Summer Birthdays

This is one of my favorite pictures of these cute grandkids! And now they've all changed just a little! The summer of 2009 they all celebrated birthdays, Eli-14, Victoria-12 and Gabe-10.....

Whenever I say, "smile" I get some new distorted face pose! He really is a very handsome fellow but is trying to keep it a secret.

Gabe was born the day Safeco field opened, hence the birthday gift of a ticket from opening day which is ten years old, just like Mr. Gabe!

Victoria is like Eli when it comes to the request, "smile"! I get some variation of the grimacing, strained face......Love these guys! Happy Birthday to all of you!

Friday Night Date!

We spent eight hours at the 2009 Foothills League Middle School Wrestling Tournament....how does that sound for an exciting date? We loved watching Eli and couldn't help but twist and turn when that mean boy from M.I. was going for the pin.

Of course when Eli was being the mean boy and pinning his opponents we were feeling the thrill of victory vicariously. Such fun times!

The after tournament show was pretty entertaining too! Is that Karen putting the moves on Aaron? Is Aaron going for the take down? Can't quite tell.....

We waited until the end so we could see Eli take his place on the podium and proudly represent Tolt Middle School...I'm not sure why they are all looking down....maybe they are trying to be humble?
It was a great date! Thanks Eli!

Another Tolt Victory!

Chief Kanim took a pounding today as the Tolt wrestlers continued their winning streak. Eli won after a hard fought battle! What a tough guy! We're looking forward to Wednesday's match.