Congratulations Damon

So, it won't surprise anyone that I forgot the camera again on Saturday. I guess it is okay because it was really rainy and wet and would have been hard to get good pictures of Damon. Damon had been doing well during the game and has finally figured out exactly what he needs to do in the "crawler" position to break through the offensive line. This position is the equivalent of a nose tackle (yes, all 60 pounds of Damon plays defensive line). However, in the third quarter of the game something happened to Damon; we are not sure what, maybe a screw finally worked its way loose, breakfast finally kicked in, or someone lit a fire under him, but he was unbelievable. He was knocking kids twice his size over, got a hand on the quarterback as he was handing the ball off, and then held on to the runner one time and pulled him down while taking two other kids with him. He was hilarious, you could see the excitement and energy as it finally clicked. He did such a good job that his defensive coach asked him to be Defensive Captain in the next game!!!!! Way to go Damon!!!!

Catching Up With Madison

Today's post is catching up with Madison. Princess Madison has been exceptionally busy lately. Her social schedule is full with first grade starting, fall semester for dance starting, hula, and soccer. So here is the rundown for our social butterfly. She has started first grade and is participating in the alpine district online school. This is the same school that Damon did last year. Madison is loving it. She is taking language arts, phonics, math, science, history, art, and as her foreign language she has French. She likes the work and the variety of activities and field trips that they have done. So far this year we have been to the art museum for a special exhibit and This is the Place Monument; she is looking forward to another art exhibit and the Halloween party next month. Madison is taking ballet/jazz again this year and is quite excited about the class. She came home last week showing Mike the new moves that she had learned. (She now has dance moves to compliment the songs that she goes around singing) She is still taking Hula and just had her summer concert last night. The girls are looking forward to dancing twice at the Scarecrow festival in October. She loves hula because she gets to "shake, shake, shake, shake your booty". Madi has discovered a new hidden talent this fall. She is an amazing soccer goalie; this is quite a feat for someone who ran around the entire season last year holding hands with her best friends on the team and discussing the outfits they were wearing. She still socializes while running on the field but has become very focused when she is goalie. This makes me a little nervous since she has no fear and is diving face first onto the ball while people are still kicking it. (However, should one of the boys kick her, my money would be on Madison to win that fight. She doesn't put up with anyone!) We are very proud of Madison and how hard she is working.

My next goal is to catch you up on Damon. I wasn't able to take pictures at football because I forgot one week and he was injured the next. I promise to remember the camera and give you the scoop.

Love ya,
Michelle