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The Sweet Taste of Victory

Stockton's team had been on a bit of a dry spell when it came to championships.  We always make it to Championship Day but have been falling a bit short of that Championship Game.  March Madness turned out to be a GREAT tournament.

We got 2 days of nice weather...






had fun with the team...



and took FIRST PLACE in the pouring rain.


We collected our trophy,


took a few team pictures,



covered home plate with dirt,


and headed to Five Guys to celebrate.  Stockton really is happy in this picture.  He was just trying not to close his eyes when the flash went off!


Our favorite thing about this St. George tournament is staying with our best friend's, the Thompsons.  Stockton and Noah had fun making movies of their amazing dunks.




Mason followed everyone else around and chatted their ears off.


And, even though it was a muddy mess, I got the uniform clean!  St. George dirt and all:).


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Patti said…
Congratulations to Stockton and team for winning! And, congratulations to YOU for getting the uniform clean. St. George's red dirt is hard to conquer!
April 29, 2012 at 9:36 AM
Kim said…
We LOVE having you come stay with us. Wish it would happen more often:)
April 29, 2012 at 8:43 PM
Sherrie said…
I always Loved the St. George games and red dirt. Glad you all had a great time and a winning tournament. Don't know if Kim will remember me, but tell her Hi sometime for me.
April 30, 2012 at 7:42 PM
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