Time to wrap up our December.
If you were looking for us, you would have found us in one gym or another. Lots of gymnastics, and just as much (if not more) wrestling.
The youngest two and I spent a lovely evening at a gymnastics banquet together.
Smash was awarded the "Beast Award," "Helping Hand Award," and the "Spirit of the Eagle Award" for striving for excellence and for his continued example to others in the gym.
Megan was honored with the "Breakthrough Award!" This is a very special award for her, she worked hard and overcame some fears on the bars in order to earn this award. Way to go, Megaroo!
Lots of competition photos below:
Megan returned from her State Invitational Meet with 4 golds and a silver! Her team took home the gold as well. That was certainly a nice wrap up for her!
Oh happy day! 
Caution: Wrestling photos, quite a few! Grandpa Ben will love these...
Nathan is really dominating this year - - living up to his nickname, The Nathan-ator. Hopefully he will remain healthy and injury free, he's having a fantastic season!
Smash performed in his 1st band concert; playing percussion.
We also enjoyed a really nice evening of music at a WHS band concert.
My kids look thrilled to be there, don't they?
This evening was a little tough on Nathan. He wrestled a match just before going into the concert and was pulled out at the end by his coach to go and wrestle another match. Crazy!
And true to form, Megan fell asleep once again.
Maybe I need to start playing concert music in our home at bedtime...
Well, that is all I can wrap up for you right now.
More from December will follow when possible.
WOW! Congratulations to each of you! Way to go on all the competitions! I love all the photos; you look GREAT!! I hope ya'll had a wonderful Christmas & that this new year will bring everyone lots of happiness....
Posted by: Rachelle | January 06, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Thank you so much for the pictures and getting us caught up. They are great, and the kids look great. I'm so proud of all of you.
Posted by: Joan Lloyd | January 06, 2009 at 10:38 PM
December is such a busy month! Thanks Mar for capturing the memories!
JD
Posted by: Jonathan | January 07, 2009 at 09:16 AM
Great wrap up. Love all the pictures of the kids. Megan is such a smiley cutie!!! Congratulations to each of them on their accomplishments. They are great examples of how working hard at something brings great reward both outwardly and inwardly.
Posted by: Kim | January 07, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Way to go to all of my amazing cousins!! You guys are awesome. I am so proud of each of you and especially excited to see Nathan's wrestling pics. I've never seen them before! Now I know why I stay on his good side! ;)
Posted by: Marilyn | January 07, 2009 at 12:44 PM
What!? I haven't commented yet!?
Okay...
Nathan: Your pictures look awesome.
Megan: The happiness that shows in your pictures is contagious! I'm glad you did so well!
Emily: I really want to hear you play your French Horn! I wish I could go to one of yours and Nathan's band concerts!
Smash: I'm not surprised at all by the awards you were given. You are a good helper, full of spirit, .. and a beast? :)
Aunt Mar, these pictures are so good. Thanks for both taking and sharing them!!
Posted by: Karen | January 12, 2009 at 11:39 PM