Carter's Wrestling Tournament - Menomonie

Carter had a rough day at his wrestling tournament in Menomonie.
It started out with the charts coming out and many kids at the tournament were not on the charts. The group running the tournament had to figure out where to put the kids that did not show up on the registration. After what felt like a very long wait, more charts came out and Carter was on it.
There was some mess-up with the pre-registration thing.......a long story.....
I didn't get any pictures of Carter wrestling his first opponent from Bloomer, but here he is with his 2nd opponent (we dont' know where he was from)........

Carter had some anxiety issues going on during the tournament. This was the first time that he ever cried and said that he didn't want to wrestle. I informed Carter early on that he would be wrestling Trey Casey, which is the wrestling coachs' son.

Carter had many fans that showed up to watch him wrestle......Grandma Deb, Grandpa Ken, Auntie Shana, Uncle Jamie, Austin, Andrew, Abby, Auntie Missy, Missy's mom (Vicky), Dylan, Paige and Cruz. Did I miss anyone?????

After things settled down for Carter when the tournament was done, I talked to Carter about his attitude during the tournament. He shared with me that I had embarrassed him when I came over to tell him that he had to wrestle Trey.........."in front of everyone, Mom!" I guess with so many fans and the fear of wrestling Trey, knowing that the match would end quickly, he had anxiety problems (thanks to me). :-(

This was a lesson learned for Mom, as I should have kept my mouth shut. I thought I was helping him out to prepare him for the day, but instead I ruined his day and embarrassed him. Sorry to the fans who came to watch him as he wasn't excited about wrestling at the tournament. I think this affected the way he wrestled.

Here is Carter and Trey getting ready to wrestle. I hope this was also a lesson for Carter that in wrestling, you don't always get to wrestle who you want. There are going to be times that you have to wrestle the kids you fear the most. It's all part of learning and good sportsmanship.

I think this was the picture of Carter getting pinned by Trey. I would like to say that the match lasted a minute, but I might be exaggerating!!

Carter, you went out there and wrestled even though you feared wrestling Trey.......you did your very best and that is all that matters. You came off the mat with good sportsmanship. We love you for trying your best and hanging in there!!

Carter took 4th in the Menomonie wrestling tournament....

Thanks for all the fans who came out to watch him. Sorry about the messy tournament that took place!!

After the tournament, everyone came over for a celebration for Chad's birthday. We had a good time doing the Fonue.......

Grandpa Bill, Uncle Ross, Chad, Paul & Tara enjoying the Fondue....

Missy & Paige......Todd was still on his fishing trip up North. His return is scheduled for sometime on Monday. I am sure he and Missy's brother, Brian, will have many fishing stories to share!!

The boys at the party........Dylan, Cruz, Bradley & Carter.....

The sweet girls at the party......Grandma LaNita, Paige & Autumn......

Dipping in the Fondue.....Chad, Paul & Tara......

We are so excited about Paul & Tara's news of having a baby. Adding another Dorwin to the family will be lots of fun.......

Chad and I had a good time in Hudson on Saturday tubing at Badlands. Chad was a little sore on Sunday, but he said that it was worth it. It was fun listening to him giggle the whole way down the "Turbo Tubing" hill. I kept referring to him at "old man", as it was funny watching him jump on the tow rope!! Happy Birthday Chad! We love you!

Thanks, Family, for coming to join Chad's celebration. We had lots of fun!!

HAVE A GREAT WEEK EVERYONE!!