Sharing the Experiences

I'm so conflicted!

Part jealousy and part pride - yes, my baby boy once again.

All my life, I've wanted to sing the National Anthem before an event and never have had the opportunity to do so. Yesterday, amidst the threat and turmoil of bad weather, my son was invited to sing the National Anthem before the start of a soccer game. Once again, he did AWESOME.

Sorry, Valley Girl moment again - the eighties are coming back, you know. But I digress.

Beforehand he was rather nervous, but after doing such a fabulous job he wished he'd have volunteered to sing it for sporting events throughout the school year. The choir has sung it several times during the basketball season, but otherwise they typically get the canned CD offering.

There's something to be said about the live version though.

So as part of remembering these senior year moments, I had to show up and take pictures. I'm putting together a little montage of his life for his graduation and decided to include this moment in the mix. That's part of the pride thing there, don't you know.

So enjoy more pictures of milestones in my son's life. At least I get to share in the experiences. :-)

How 'Bout Them Apples?

Was that an awesome Super Bowl or what????

Just finished watching the Super Bowl between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals. Amazing fourth quarter, let me tell you.

Have to admit - I haven't watched much football all season, but I can't NOT watch the Super Bowl.

Years ago I was a rabid sports fanatic. When it came to football, it was pro all the way. Basketball, I preferred the collegiate level. Never missed a game. Didn't care how late I had to stay up. When my team won I couldn't sleep. When they lost - same story, different reason.

Somewhere along the way sports took a backseat to more important things in life. I don't live and die by who wins or loses anymore. Sometimes that actually makes it more fun.

Tonight I was rooting for the Cardinals. I remember when Kurt Warner was with the Rams. Then too the Cards were the underdogs.

I'm always a sucker for the Cinderella team. That is, unless they are playing my 49'ers or KU.

Even so, it didn't matter so much to me who ended up winning. Sure was hard seeing Arizona come all the way back from a thirteen-point deficit only to lose in the final moments. But wow - what a catch by Holmes. Can't fault the guy for that one.

Which is why I can still say - congratulations, Steelers. You pulled it out tonight. Way to go!

It made it a great game that way too, don't you know.