Cheer Grand Chamipions

Happy Saturday to all my faithful readers. It's me again, and I am here to give some updates on life in the wonderful world of me. 1st things first. Mini's Cheer team was awesome last Saturday. I want to start by telling you this was supposed to be a cool day for their competition. The girls went down to my home town, Mabank, Friday night, spent the night in the hotel (where I'm told they were greatness for the moms) They got their hair did then it was off to bed. Saturday morning these girls got up, ate breakfast, ran a small muck and began to get ready for one long chilly day. They wore their long sleeves, that were purchased for the cool weather. They all looked the same, we got them to the field and learned a very sorry truth. That cool weather we were supposed to be experiencing was put to the back due to the sun and our girls were the second division to perform and we were only on the first (Midgets). As I handed off Mini and the other girls to our Team mom I felt a little pride watching my girl walk away. Though it had been a few years since we experienced the first competition jitters, I still felt that not only has time been slipping away, but that my little Mini was growing up. I directed some of the other parents on where our girls would need to be, then of course felt horrible as I had to be the one to say "We can't go with them," Competition rule 1) Once Cheerleader is on the property she needs to say goodbye to mom and dad and be placed in the hands of the coaches.
We watched from the home side bleachers of Eustace, great field-bad seating, as our girls began to finish getting ready. We waited as the sun began to feel like it was melting us, waiting for the first girl to to complain. I even talked to mini but she remained in good spirits. As the Midgets were finally led off the field it was time for our girls to begin. It was then that we realized we may have a long wait.
While watching the other districts perform I can tell you as a parent, I would silently cheer at the deductions that I knew were happening. Though I knew I would feel bad for the other teams as they dropped a person or as they were just two seconds off on their routine, I was secretly glad for the point bump for our girls. While we were waiting for our girls to perform I ran into an old friend of mine from school. It has been 13 years since we last saw each other and though we were cheering for different teams now we were still able to catch up a little bit.
I have to brag on our girls again, not only did we all witness as they sat there waiting for their turn in the heat. As we watched the other teams and their antics, ours were perfect. (Not just bragging) It was finally time for our girls to perform. I had tears. They were so awesome, I hadn't gotten to see the whole competition performance since I had been working, but these girls did fantastic. They were all together, they were all on point. They were awesome. As we waited for the awards we noticed once again that our girls were still being well behaved. They made us all proud at this time. Just by the way they handled themselves. We have 9 teams that performed. 5 Teams would receive participation awards. (Yes everyone does get a trophy) When our girls were not announced among those teams us mom began to get the good vibes. We knew our girls had placed. When they girls didn't get 4th or 3rd we began to hold hands and get shaky. This left only two spots.
When they called second place our whole section of the crowd went crazy....We screamed, we hollered, we made fools of ourselves. We couldn't be prouder and then we laughed because our girls were looking at us like we all lost our minds. But then they made the announcement that we, as parents realized only moments before....

                                                              Our Girls Won Grand Champions!!!!!
That's right, we knew the moment the other team was named as 2nd place that our girls had just won 1st place. And as a parent seeing the excitement was more of a high than anything. We knew then that for at least awhile these girls were going to be very hard to deal with. (lol) These little girls showed us all not only how well they could behave, they showed us how they could should them all just what they could do. They were one of the largest groups but they proved they were the best.
With all this being said, these girls not only won that day but then went to the game that night, were their boys played and beat the team of the 2nd place. We proud of all of the teams but we were most proud of the energy our girls had. Now this week we get a week off since its rainy, But next weekend we are looking at another full weekend. I have to say I'm happy she enjoys it and I am looking forward to more cheer years.
Later Days

Mini the Cheerleader and Catch up

Happy Middle of the week folks. Its me again. I know, I know, who else would it be on my blog? But you never know one day I may let Mini give you her opinion of how life should be going. But for tonight I'm gonna catch you up. First up, I'll start with this adorable picture to the left.
For those of you who know us, you are aware that Mini decided to be a cheerleader again. I'm not gonna lie, after the first go round I had some reservation about it but Roo and I are totally on board. We actually like this set of parents and they have made it fun for our sweet little girl. This past weekend was her homecoming weekend and unlike the first go round she got to escort a young football player on the field. I have to say though I love all photos of my sweet little Mini this is one of my favorites from that day. Though the first few photos I have you can tell she was a little nervous. It was greatness. But what was even better then her beautiful smile was that the boys won their home game. I know I always like to tell you how proud I am of her but she really has blossomed this year. Above you can see just how much she has grown. For most of those that have been following this blog and other blogs that I have had the pleasure of writing you literally been apart of her growing up. It's hard to believe just how much time has flown by with. So this weekend we will be finding ourselves back home. Well more to Roo's home. Our cheer competition this year is back at Roo's old high school. Thankfully once you graduate from the country you always remember how to get back there.
Now when I tell you that we have had fun with the parents, I really want to tell you about this group. These Cheer....Dads, yup that's what I said CheerDads, these dads are pretty awesome. 1st we are talking about a group of dads that if you saw them you may not believe me, but these guys are more then willing to get out there and make fools of themselves just to make these girls smile. Heck even during the games they entertain us Mamma's. It warms my heart that they aren't afraid to poke fun at themselves (and anyone else with in earshot) It's hard to meet people that you have stuff in common with and this group is kind of like one big family. Roo and one of the C-D's is above being goofs. Thankfully they have an awesome sense of humor and didn't get to upset of us poking fun of them. But once again I point out these guys are pretty awesome. I'll have some more stories about them I'm sure.

Since it's been awhile since I've written, well I don't actually know how long it's been but I'll catch you up pretty quickly. In the land of cubes, I have been feeling a little unappreciated. Yes I am aware that is apart of the business world but at times I still feel like I am being punished for things that were beyond my control. Though for the most part I try and succeed to ignore people. There are those that have taken some positions a little to their heads and don't realize that just because you have it doesn't mean you should flaunt it. I mean it can be lost as easy and quickly as it was given  But what can you do? Yes, I am always looking for new opportunities, though right now everything is just rolling slow it seems.

Here at the little castle, Roo and I are still making some decision about the future. Things we want to work and things we know we have to accept. Basically it's pretty much the same, sometimes the hardest choices are actually the easiest. But that's for another blog. I did get to see my nephew last weekend. I wish I could see him more but like everything else life throws I was just happy to have him for the little bit I got to hold him. Mini worries that he won't like her, even though she repeats what I used to and still tell her "everyone that knows you, loves you. And those that don't, just don't know you yet" My Mini has a heart of gold she tends to worry often.

The Bestie update. It sucks when the kids are busy cause then it's hard to get together. One of the pair no longer works in magical land of cubes with us so it's sad. But other than that my other little nephew is just as adorable as ever. We got to seem him and he smiled and danced for me when I was holding him. I was so excited to get to pick him up again. Then with hour changing it's a little difficult to spend time with the bestie but you know it doesn't matter just knowing she's there helps.

Well that is pretty much it for now. We've got the fair on Monday and the Mini is taking a friend this year so I should have some fun stories for that. Good night Peeps and Later days.