Tackles and Pierces

Another Saturday, another game. James was on Black Defense, starting lineup for the Mighty Titans this week. He was very excited. He got to play a lot and he made some great stops. He had two men on him for almost every play he was in and he stood his ground. But, he was disappointed that he didn't get to sack the quarterback. Then, he was barely edged out in the after game Domino Pizza race, but we are very proud of his efforts. I am no good at action shots, but I did get a good shot of him hanging out with the coaches. Our team played a very hard game and we emerged victorious against Carlsbad. The final score was 28-18.

 

We headed to Pat and Oscar's for lunch at the mall afterwards. I have been thinking about getting Abby's ears pierced and seeing as we were there and Aunt Chris was there for moral support..... well, we just went for it.

 

She was so brave, even after watching the girl(victim) before her throw a tantrum for 20 minutes after getting just one ear pierced. She climbed up in the chair and waited patiently for the two girls to come do the piercing. (We were smart and took the two ears at one time option)

 

She didn't even shed a tear and made a comment that it didn't even hurt! I think she may have felt otherwise, but she totally had her game face on. I'm pretty sure either one of her brothers would have been 100 times more dramatic if they were in the chair. Which, by the way, will NEVER happen, according to both of them! (Thank goodness!)

 

(internal dialogue--I'm not going to cry, I'm not going to cry....)

 

I know most families have a certian age when they allow their daughters to get their ears pierced. For us, it just seemed like the right time so we did it. I did feel a twinge of sadness when I realized that was a rite of passage that is now over. She is growing so quickly! But, I am loving every minute of watching her grow. She is such a joy! Our reward was a trip to the Disney store and a ride on the carousel. Couldn't ask for much more!!