I don't think there is anything more fun for a boy than to strap on some pads and a helmet and hit somebody!! You can tell that from this picture of Will- he LOVES to play and this week they played Bingham- one of their toughest rivals!!
After halftime the boys ran through the sign and Will was one of them that got to bust it out! That's him behind the paper!
They played real hard and had a great game. There were a few errors here and there, but it was their first game and considering all the jitters they did great!
Chan helped give Will some advice to get tough out there- which he does as much as he can! But it seems they all got tough because they won 20 to 0!! Go Alta Grey!
It's tough sometimes being a Mom and not knowing enough about football to be helpful (I am not like you Heather!) but I have found my calling as a team Mom/cheerleader! Ever seen Mary Murphy on "So You think You Can Dance"? Well my screams are much like hers! And I also make things like this tunnel that I created using ribbon, tape and a hula hoop! I made three of them to run through before they get through the sign! :)
Here's the sign they ran through. I help make these too- but this one was made by my friend Natalie. And we also make treats for the pep rallies on Fridays which I am doing today as a matter of fact!
But right now our best cheerleader would have to be Brianne! She LOVES it and it's mostly thanks to Jodie her cheer coach- she is so fun and the girls love her! How about that form!!
I couldn't resist getting a photo of Brianne with her cute bows and make-up! Life's so fun when you can perform!
As much as we can we feel it is important for the boys to cheer each other on, so Carter and Brianne came all dressed for their game to Will's game to cheer him on and help him out. Carter is very good at helping his brother and giving him advice- so cute!
And of course Chan and I come too- but this is one of the rare times that Chan will be able to go to Will's game. His next few games are quite a distance so he won't be able to go and I won't be able to see Carters :(
Here is a shot of Will cheering on his brother at HIS game!
And of course as we travel from one game to another I am still cheering on my kids because this is the new sticker on the back window of my truck! Don't you LOVE it! :)
This is what Carter does every week before a game. He puts on his i-pod and listens to music to get his blood flowing! He has a few favorites of course and they are all metal!
Regardless of what he has to do to get pumped up it does seem to work! He had a great game on Saturday!
Here he is running to get to the line for his next play!
His team is doing well- according to Chan they have some things to work on- but that's always the case. In fact their team motto this year is C.A.N.I. (say it like can I)- which stands for Constant and Never ending Improvement. True isn't it!! I am sure they will continue to improve but this game they won 41 to 14.
Brianne was cheering her heart away during this game! We were sitting in the stands and I could hear her plain as day! (I know- no surprise there) And she did a great job as usual!!
Each game the girls all come out on to the field at half time to do their "hello" cheer! They all say their names and do a stunt. The video below is part of that cheer and you can see Brianne cheering! So fun!! GO ALTA!!!
Boy it is rough when you have two boys and a cheerleader playing and you have to split as parents to get to the games.... :( This week I was forced to miss Carter and Brianne again because Will's game was way up north again- and unfortunately will be again next week!! AAARRGGGG but at least we can say that they both won again!! And another bonus was that Kathy made the drive up last Saturday to help me cheer him on! Thanks kath! And thanks to Grandma and grandpa Gilbert, Annie, Gerardo, Dakota, Jenni and her gang for all making it to Carter and Brianne's game! :) That's the plus I suppose! Don't you just love this picture of Will! It's amazing!
It's been a rough couple of weeks for Will- he has not been starting- but he is trying sooo hard to get his starting position back!
There was some really BIG kids on this Skyline team!!
Go get 'em Will!!!
This was a fun game to watch! Even had an interception that got ran in for a touchdown! And I hear that Carter was playing some great defense and caused a fumble! Woo hoo!
A great job by all!!
Thanks again Gamma for driving all that way to watch!!
And as for me- I am a die hard football fan for my kids! Wish I didn't have to miss ANY, but hopefully I will be able to get to Carter's after next week! :) GOOOOOO ALTA!!
