McKay basketball

McKay had his first tournament game on Thursday, 2/10/11.  He was 3 for 3 on shooting threes and he attributes it to touching the Jimmer.   McKay was at Costa eating lunch and saw Jimmer and shook hands and got a photo.  His team beat Orem Jr. handily.   On Saturday it was a different story.   We were down by 8 with 2:32 left and McKay scored 6 to help close the gap.   All three drives were down the middle which is something McKay rarely does but is very capable of doing.       Keep up the good work K-ster.

Bryson had a big game against Orem High.   We were down by 16 and the big dog came in and scored 8 points to cut the lead to ten.   We had three chances to get the lead under ten but we never converted.   It was fun to see The Big Dog come in and make a difference.  The team won't make it to state but it will be a chance to finish strong and build for next year.

Bryson listening intently as Coach Drury explains the strategy.  Nov, 2010.

Bryson is probably the hardest worker ever when it comes to sports.  He has no quit in him.  Going up for a block.

This is Julie, (aka Barbie).  We went on a RC cruise Dec 17, 2010 to Bahamas.  Me, Julie, Tyla, and her bestest friend ever, Kealani Jessop.  It was a good time to relax and some good food on board.   Bryson was in Florida with his high school basketball team for a winter tournament.

I love this picture.  Mom and daughter just enjoying the view.   Cocoa Beach, Florida.

Raising Kids in a new era.

Tyla riding her new "birthday bike".  She is such a sweetie.  She loves sports, school, piano, guitar, and animals.

The BIGDOG Bryson #88.  Going in for a QB sack lunch.

McKay getting ready to do a rappel in Bluejohn Canyon.  Great student, athlete, and kid.

Beau, a week before he left to serve in the Boston, MA mission. 

Tennison.

Well I was watching Bill O'Reilly on TV.  He was talking about some Asian lady (Yale Proffesor) who wrote a book, "Confessions of a Tiger Mom",  whatever the hell that is, but anyway,  Bill was saying that it is alright for kids to have fun and enjoy life.  Tiger Mom apparently makes her kids study for several hours, demanding straight A's, then they are required to practice their music instruments each day as well.   Bill was saying, "My parents were just hoping for me to graduate."  Me and Julie started to laugh as we were both thinking of Bryson.  He is the third child of five and he is awesome.  He doesn't focus as much as he should on school BUT- you need a computer fixed, need something sold, need a block, a basket, a catch?  Well, he is your man.   Now on to TYLA,  she is the youngest of five and the only daughter.  It is common practice for me to come home from work and hear her playing the piano or her guitar.  She even plays on Saturdays and Sundays, it is peaceful to hear her playing.    Back to Bill O'Reilly, he says, "Look at me now, I have a Harvard education, I have a great job."   Sooooooooo,  parents,  it is OK for kids to fail.  Just make sure they get back up and continue on.