Bull Rush

For the past few years, the Maize South Middle School gears up all year for an end of school 5k run and obstacle course called The Bull Rush.  You have to qualify for it during the year in your respective PE classes.  Beau qualified this year for the Bronze heat, and he did great. It was quite a workout! We were so proud of him for finishing strong. It was a blast to watch and keep up with. These pictures tell the best story.

Beau our Trackster

Beau went out for track again this year. He threw mostly shot put. 35' 2" being his longest (if memory serves). He threw discus a time or two. He even got to run a race in a participation meet.

Easter 2017

Little different Easter this year. We didn't have our Texas crew, and all the littles are bigs now, so we were down to just two hunting eggs........but it was still a great time.  Nice to show up in church. Nice to be around family. Brenley always loves Grandma's general store. It never fails to disappoint.

Cavender's's Grand Opening

It has been a fun (and long) two days working at the Cavender's Wichita Grand Opening. 

Even Bren had a good time with the trick roper! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Father Daughter Dance

Be still my heart these two.

This is the second year for my two loves to attend this dance together. Bren didn't want to go last year, but she was excited for it this year.

Dad is a great sport matching his shirt to her pretty dress. Bringing her flowers. Taking her to dinner. So so so special.  Brenley has such a great Daddy that loves her madly. 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Wrastler

Beau decided to wrestle this year and while we were unsure how it would go (since he has never wrestled before), we were thrilled he wanted to try something new and were super excited for the work outs he would get.

Brian and I really didn't quite know what we were getting ourselves into when it came to these Triangular matches and Quads and Duals ?? I mean. We don't speak wrastlin'. But my smart husband had it figured out in no time. Beau made Varsity at the 165 lb weight class. He won his first two matches (by default)! But hey, a win is a win. He went on to get pinned each match thereafter. He was up against a lot of experience!!

 A kid on his team challenged him for his Varsity spot and he lost it. Down to JV he went and as he continued to drop weight, he wrestled his first JV match at 155 pounds and won! Pinned the guy! It was awesome and while we were proud of him during this entire process, it was so rewarding for him to get that pin! 

Wrestling is winding down now with only one more meet left. I'm not sure he will get back into it again after this year, but what a year it's been for him stepping outside his comfort zone, working on his fitness, and just coming into his own. This kid is really pretty cool. 

 

 

 

Brenley turns 9

Our beautiful princess turned 9 on Monday, February 6th. A busy and smart 3rd grader, she couldn't decide how she wanted to celebrate with friends so we spent time with our grandparents, which made her equally happy.

She loves all things animals, especially her Ribbie baby! She loves non-fiction books and loves to quote presidential and geographical facts. She loves to play outside in her imaginary wonderland. She loves to jump rope. She does not like being laughed at or made to look silly. She is not big on surprises. She will tell you she doesn't love her brother, but that's simply not true. They play together more than either will admit. 

She still doesn't like fruits or vegetables, but spaghetti, pizza, and chicken nuggets win every time. 

She is strong, strong-willed, and strong-minded. She loves fiercely, and gives you her almighty best and never ever wants to disappoint. She is amazingly beautiful and caring and kind. What a gift we have in her. 

Happy birthday to our sweet sweet princess.