January/February Update

Well, January has come and gone. I was very very BUSY during the month of January. I don't think I have worked that much in a long time. It seemed like there were endless tournaments both basketball and wrestling. On top of all that we had Riley's wrestling that still had to be dealt with.

I love wrestling and basketball but I was glad both of them were over when they were done. My, Chris, and Riley all went to Huntsville for the State wrestling tournament the first weekend in February. It was a fun time. My team ended up finishing third in the state in 1-4A. Chris had 2 state placers.

Then once that was done we moved on the Riley's wrestling full time. We spend Valentine's Day at a wrestling tournament. I know that does not sound too romantic, but it was a good day. Riley placed first in that tournament.

The next weekend was the Youth state Tournament. It was a big one this year. Riley's third year as a wrestler and we were planning on him placing. He has worked so hard this year at improving his skills and his endurance.

So tournament day comes around, Riley has made weight and the wrestling commences. We found out his first match was a forfeit. So his toughest match was his first. He ended up losing in the last few seconds on points. So, Riley fought back through the other side of the bracket and finished 3rd. We were so proud of him. He had a wonderful year over all. And, not only did he finish 3rd, he helped his team finish 1st in their age group. Plus, his whole team finished 1st overall.

Now, we are getting ready for a tournament in Jacksonville, Florida. Chris and Riley will be going to that one with a friend of ours who also wrestles. So I will update on that one later.

The girls are doing good. Nothing much new in their lives. Katy is having a great year at school. Maggie is getting more teeth and trying to talk even more. I will post pics later. I got a new camera and I am still figuring out how to use it.

More from the Pike's later.....