Life Lesson

LIFE LESSON: The Ultimate Longshot in the 2022 Kentucky Derby Race.

1. Not the best starting position.

2. Not the biggest or best horse. 

3. Only made it into the race on account of another horse having to scratch.

4. $30,000 horse against multi million dollar horse. 

It isn't always about having the best of everything, or being the biggest and favored. It’s about the size of heart and dedication to win and excel in everything you do!!!

Happy 14th Timothy

It’s hard to believe T is 14 years old. He’s growing up so fast. He’s getting so mature. He’s shaving. His voice is getting deeper and doing that high pitch thing it does when boys voices change. He’s going through all the changes teen boys go through. And yet it seems like just yesterday he was a toddler and I was chasing him around the house making sure he didn’t do anything to hurt himself. He is so incredibly smart this kid of ours. He is also so very talented at TaeKwonDo Sparring amd playong VR games. There’s nothing that he puts his mind to that he can’t do. With each new day he learns more and does something to show just how smart and talented he really is. There is never a dull moment.  He keeps us hopping and has since he learned to crawl. We are so proud of the man he’s becoming and of all he’s accomplished in his life thus far. There’s still so much for him to learn and do and we look forward to continuing to be his cheering section every step of the way no matter what he decides to do in his life. He’s an amazing young man who loves God and his family immensely. I’m so thankful that he has so many people in his life that love and support him. God blessed us so greatly when He gave us T. Happy 14th Birthday 🎊🎈🎂🎉 T!!! We love you to the moon and beyond!!!

Training at Home On His Own

T is training what he learns from his coach at home.  He has been doing a ton of kicking on Bob.  Bob is getting a beat down a lot these days.  Today I got a few pictures of T kicking to share with everyone here.  He is really enjoying what he is doing and learning.  He is improving more every day.  His kicks are getting stronger and more powerful each time he trains.  His teammates hate being on the receiving end of some of his more powerful kicks as you will see in a short video below.  

Saturday’s Training

T is looking so good. He’s hanging in there with the big boys. Check out this video. 

Happy Mother’s Day 💐

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms. My guys are in Charlotte. T has been doing privates and team training all weekend with his coach in order to get ready for a tournament in Texas Memorial Day weekend. Since T was born on Mother’s Day we like to celebrate Mother’s Day and his birthday together on T’s birthday anyhow. Our celebration will happen Wednesday. Can’t believe he will be 14. I’m so blessed to be the mom of such an amazing young man who’s so smart and has goals that he’s moving toward. He is a go getter. He’s already looking so much more like a man than a boy. I’m so glad that he made me a mother. I’m so thankful for God blessing me with him. There’s never a dull moment with him. I hope everyone enjoys every moment of their Mother’s Day with their families. 

Today at Training

I haven’t seen the videos from today as of yet but when the boys get home I’ll get to see them and share them. T did however send me this pic of him getting a really good turning back kick to the body of one of his teammates, Ryan, that I wanted to share with you. When they get home we’ll get to talk in more detail and I can share with you all about Saturday’s team training session. I can share this much though that his dad said, "He’s looking stronger and better". Scot also thought the coach seemed to be surprised at how well T is doing as well. My boy is growing up and maturing and so many light 💡 bulb moments are happening for him right now. 

T’s Birthday Haul

Although T’s birthday isn’t until Wednesday I wanted to share with you his birthday haul. The first two pics are of more comfortable head strap equipment for his VR headset. In the pic of the outfits we bought the first 3 and Maw Maw bought the last one. He’s grown out of just about all of his summer outfits. Plus we got him some more TaeKwonDo shoes because his other ones are wearing out fast💨.   Also we got him another USA Olympics tshirt because the one Chris gave him is getting too small. 

Master Wasiu’s Olympic Sparring @ WOW

Here’s a video from tonight’s training session. T is looking stronger, better, and sharper when fighting the bigger kids. 

Crazy Storm Front

We live in what I call a valley because storm will be on every side of us and miss us completely. Check this out. 

The storm comes together after it’s passed us. Craziest thing I’ve ever seen but it happens a ton. 

Kick A Thon Update

T was slated to attended a kick a thon tomorrow but will now be doing his kicks next week when he goes to class. We had to make a last minute decision after talking with his coach for the boys to go to Charlotte and train this weekend and next weekend in order for T to get ready for the Texas Open tournament that he’s attending Memorial Day weekend. These two weekends is all he’ll get with Master Wasiu before heading to Texas and T needs this time with him. This is a pic I got when I was FaceTiming with T after his haircut.