Celebrating Alaina

Alaina doesn't get a lot of face time on here because she doesn't have as many activities as the other kids so here is a few shot of her. WE LOVE OUR ALAINA!!!

Riley's WILD PIG

Josh took Riley hunting this weekend for European Wild Boar. It was on a private ranch. After shooting (and missing) a few times both father and son were frustrated. So, finally Riley found a really big one. Josh tried to help him line it up and shoot it right, but Riley got mad and told him he knew what he was doing. What else would you expect from a 10 year-old? So Josh walked away and let him do it himself. Riley finally shot and dropped it. Josh had to finish it off with the pistol, but he did it! Riley was so proud of himself. He didn't want to get close to take this picture, but they both knew that mom wanted something to scrapbook.

We got the boar butchered and will be eating bacon, sausage and ham for months.

Spring Soccer

Riley played on a very competitive team this spring. For the first time, there wasn't any girls on his team. His favorite position to play is defense-but NOT goalie. This was the first time his team had competed in a tournament that wasn't the end of season tournament. It was a different experience for them. They played against some "competitive' teams that the players had to try out for. He is working hard and do his best.

Black Stripe Kid

Riley earned his black stripe in Tae Kwon Do this week. He did awesome. This is the last step for him before he become a black belt. Now he has to keep practicing and getting stronger until he waits out the year time frame.

Copellia

Madison performed in Brindusa-Moore's production of Copellia. She was in the Wedding Bells Dance. She is on the second row on the far right next to the house. (Yes, she did mess up in the beginning and the girl behind her told her to stop.) She really likes ballet and never complains about going to classes every week. She had practices for Copellia every night the week of the performance and loved going every time. She works hard and is beauitful.