Alexandra Orlando

My parents emailed me about my cousin (2ND cousin) being in the Olympics for Canada. How cool is that. I think she competes next week and am looking forward to watching.

She is one of only four athletes to win six gold medals at a single commonwealth game. She is also on the list for the 50 sexiest athletes of the 2008 Olympics. I am not sure how her parents feel about that one, but all I can say is how the hell did I miss the athletic and good looks genes in this family. Damn, my parents!!!!

You got to give respect to someone that has practiced her whole life for a shot at the Olympics. Her family as well. All the sacrifice for something few achieve. Even if she does not get a medal, she has made it further then most of the population. But, it looks good for her.

Amazing stuff... You go girl!
I searched and found her blog, check it out

Make sure you watch till the end, she throws the ball very high and catches it with her legs. I can't even catch a pass on the basketball court from my son.....


Hoola Hoop to the next level

Soccer Season

Chloe and I went to her second practice yesterday. It was a lot better then the first one.

She stayed a little more focused and even scored two goals. Some kids got frustrated with her because she stole the ball and was going to make a goal. He started hitting her.... The dad was cool and took his son aside. Chloe looked dazed and confused, but continued to dribble the ball for a goal.

Soccer Practice

The kids went to soccer practice today. Stephen is on his 3rd season and this is Chloe's first season. Practice is at different schools so Kathi took Stephen and I took Chloe.

Chloe ran around crazy as did all the other kids. The coach is new and has never coached before.
What I am discovering is that no one is stepping up to help. I think we all feel we paid our fees and should have a competent coach. But, it looks like a few of us are gonna try to step up. If it does not get better, Chloe can wait a year or so...

Stephen is strong and fast, but small for his size. Some big kid told him he was to small to play. The kid was bullying other children. We are gonna have to teach Stephen how to deal with bullies and also feel confident, even if he is smaller then the others...