Lessons from a Champion

Gabrielle Douglas of Virginia Beach--Hometown Girl

1. Keep smiling

2. Keep it classy

3. Start early

4. Concentrate on the task

5. Ignore your enemies

6. Encourage your teammates

7. Find a good coach

8. Love your family

9. Fly if you can

10. Give God the glory

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My 17-year-old hockey-obsessed grandson is pretty enamored with the Fab Five. He doesn't read my blog, so it's safe to say he's got a mad crush on them. They do what he does--devote themselves to their sport with all their might and means. 

What a great example they are to their generation and to our world. 

Beauty, strength, dedication, discipline, humility, sportsmanship, teamwork. 

Amazing young women who have earned it all.

US Hockey Team Rocks!

United
States

of Amazing Athletes!

We are now ready for the final playoff between Canada and the U.S.

Proudly wearing their colors and supporting our guys.

Hockey is Chase's game. He's spent the past seven years and several thousands of his parents dollars perfecting his skills. He would like nothing better in life than to play in the pros. The game even pulls his attention away from the hot wings.

Drew, our resident facepainting artist, imitates baby Marek during a break in the action. Unfortunately, our little good luck charm wasn't enough to bring us the victory this time. So, sooo close though. When the U.S. got their second goal we all screamed so loudly, little Marek burst into tears.

Here, Mama Steph comforts him while keeping an eye on the exciting last few minutes of the game. Marek's proudly sporting his colors too!

We're proud of the U.S. effort and can only say, "What a team and what a game!"

Dancing Queen

Get your dancing shoes on, girl!

Swing that tail!

Over those rails!

I think we're getting it...how do we look?