Grandfather Mountain

What better way to spend a mild fall weekend, then climbing around on Grandfather Mountain.  We took a long stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway from Boon, NC to Linville, and spent an afternoon exploring the park.  Liam had absolutely no fear climbing on high ledges and the swinging bridge to get to the highest peaks.

 

Breathtaking views from atop the peaks of Grandfather Mountain...

 

Sitting on top of Split/Sphinx Rock...

 

Who cares if we are a mile above sea level???

 

It is just a swinging bridge!

 

View of the Appalachian Mountains off in the distance...

 

 

 

All I want for Christmas is...

...my front tooth!  Liam got brave and pulled his own tooth last night.  The Tooth Fairy was very generous and left him a $5 bill under his pillow!

Bobcats Youth Video Tips

Liam was featured in a video with the Charlotte Bobcats to demonstrate lay ups with the Youth Basketball Program's Chad Hunt, and Bobcats Assistant Coach Stephen Silas.  It was a real honor to be selected and participate in this production.  Unfortunately, he was a little too nervous and missed both shots.  You can view the full video at the link below.

http://www.nba.com/bobcats/video_skills_layups.html

Spencer Mountain 5k Race

David ran his first 5k at Spencer Mountain, hosted by the Gaston County YMCA.  He beat his personal best by finishing in 29:18, and finished 53rd of 135 runners.

 

Minutes from the start...

 

Rounding the corner for the finish...

 

Spending the finish with the family.

Men's Shelter - Charlotte

David was invited to participate in a volunteer day with the Charlotte Bobcats Season Ticket Services.  It was an eye opening experience as they served over 400 men hot dogs and french fries in a 3 hour kitchen service.  We will definitely find ways to support the shelter during the cold winter months.

Photo Gallery:

http://www.nba.com/bobcats/team/gallery_cr_mens_shelter_111111_1.html

Men's Shelter Web Site:

http://www.mensshelterofcharlotte.org/

Buckley

Tomorrow, we bid farewell to our beloved Buckley! He has been an amazing companion and saw us through the moves, changes, good times, and bad times. He will be missed beyond any words.

 

Bobcats One-Day Clinic

Liam had an awesome time at the Bobcats One-Day Clinic at Time Warner Cable Arena.  He was on the NBA practice court of the Charlotte Bobcats!  The program was run by Chad Hunt, the director of the Bobcats Youth Basketball Program, who also coaches Liam in private lessons.  Very proud of his strong effort and amazing skills!

 

Practicing the crossover dribble...

 

Practicing the BEEF technique…Balance, Elbow In, Eyes on the basket, Follow Through.

 

Bringing it big in the 1 on 1 practice!

 

Breaking away in the 5 on 5 match…scored 4 points in the first 2 minutes of play!