One GAME away!!!

What a season! For a team that started the season with several challenges - we couldn't be prouder of them achieving 2nd place after the Championship game. I can't begin to express how proud I am of my 5-10" Kody boy and the awesome basketball player that he has become. He was lucky enough to have a supportive and encouraging Dad and Grandpa who coached him to be the best he could be. This is a Memory that we will all NEVER forget. The tournament included 2 hard fought games (which by the way we won!) And a championship game that we lost in the last minute of the game. What a fun day!

Mikayla's basketball season

Mikayla's season was so much fun. She played with 2 good friends and had so much fun. By the end of the season she was playing some incredible defense and make at least one basket a game. She had a awesome coach and she improved so much! I think she has a future playing basketball!

Alex's basketball season

Alex (our #8) had an incredible season. His team struggled - but it allowed Alex to be a leader and really show his stuff!

My Little Gymnast

Mikayla is doing wonderful in Gymanstics! Her lastest accomplishment is an unassisted back bend. She loves it so much!

CHRISTMAS morning 2009

Christmas morning with the family. Favorite gifts included:
1. A new cell phone for Kody
2. An American Girl for Mikayla
3. Lap tops for the boys.
4. Star Trek for Randy.
5. An awesome sweatshirt for Kristi.
6. Big bag of fun for Grandpa & Grandma.
7. Candy for Randy....and EVERYONE!
Lots of fun and smiles. It was wonderful having Mom and Dad here!

ChRiStMaS mikayla

A Christmas Tradition

Decorating Christmas cookies is a tradition around here and always alot of fun.
Clean-up...not so fun.

Mikayla turns seven

Mikayla celebrated her birthday with 13 giggly girls and the event is now on record for being the noisiest birthday party ever. All of the girls brought their most favorite Littlest Pet Shop to share with their friends.
Happy 7th Birthday Mikayla!

Mikayla the Ballerina

Mikayla ready for her ballet/jazz recital this December.
She did wonderful - what a dancer!

Our Little Drummer Boy!

Alex impressed us with his drumming skills during his Christmas
concert. All of that banging around the house has paid off!

Dotson kids photo shoot

Mikayla's beginning as an actress

Mikayla starred in her school's production of King Arthur's Quest. She played Taliesin. What a thrill it was to see her on stage! She did fabulous! It was even worth the ticket I got trying to get her to practice. Thanks Erie Police....

Heisman trophy?

Alex also had a great football season and did an incredible job as a defensive end. It may not be the Heisman now - but I have no doubt that it will be some day.

Kody's Football season

Kody's football team ended up the season with a 3rd place division win. He had an incredible season including a touchdown pass.