Pacing Posse

These boys pushed me on my morning run. We ran (read: I chased them) at an 8 minute mile pace for most the way. Shaved several minutes off my 5K time despite the fact that we had a bike accident along the way. They're hired!

Bucket List #2 -- Go Fishin'

We ventured over to Lake Hall (one of our favorite swimming holes) to participate in a city-sponsored Kids Fishing Day. They worked the kids through various stations (knot tying, safety, baiting the hook, etc.) with a grand finale of fishing off the dock using hot dogs as bait. No, we didn't catch anything, but Logan will tell you that he "ALMOST" caught a fish like TONS of times!

Gavin wins the casting contest! He's a natural!

And Logan wins a door prize! I wish I could say it was that Allison family luck, but we all know it's because that Lucky Coddington came along for the ride!

Worm gruntin'. Yes, this is real. It's a work of art down here.

See...I told you it was real!

After we grew tired of fishing, we enjoyed some fun in the sun, had a picnic lunch, and cooled off in the lake.

The boys met some friends and quickly conquered their boat!

Our Summer Bucket List appears to be off to a great start.

just life

Go Fish on the back deck and school art work to be proud of!

sometimes it's so hard to photograph 3 of them at the same time!

Nope

tears and injuries

I'll have to settle for just two.

a sweet ending

After a late night of belt testing at the Den, we headed out for an early morning football game...the Raiders final game of the season. We defeated the opposing team, making it only a one game loss for the entire season. Incidentally, the game they lost was the one where we were on the cruise which meant that they had to play without two of their best players AND their defensive coach! So, I prefer to think of this as an undefeated season! :)

At the post-game, end-of-season party, we enjoyed a brunch of donuts, fruit, and bagels.

Coach Day presented the boys with trophies.

And Daddy gave some departing words of wisdom.

Coaches gifts

And the final call up...RAIDERS! It was a great season and we built some lasting friendships. We're gonna miss those kids!

Dragon's Den Belt Testing: 11.18.2011

Never a dull moment in the Allison household, we returned from our week long cruise vacation to walk right back into school, a belt testing, and our last football game of the season.

We did a little pre-performance fueling at Chick-Fil-A where the balloon guy made the boys swords to match their outfits.

Gavin was the only candidate for a green tip which meant he had to perform alone. Despite his nervousness, he really thrived under the pressure and made us proud!

Board breaking (I have a video to post on YouTube soon)

Logan went for his brown tip. He's going to be the smallest (and cutest) black belt someday soon!

And Keegan helped cheer them on.

The boys got to spar each other and take out some of their brotherly frustrations!

Later, Logan needed to spar a higher belt to show his skills. Since there weren't any, he got to spar Young Master Murphy who is training for an Olympic qualification!

Surprise! Master Murphy, impressed by Gavin's dedication and hard work, awarded him a green belt (meaning he got to skip a belt)!