Parker Makes His Mark!

I have been so proud of Park here in Brisby when it comes to his sporting experiences.  He has tried all kinds of cool Aussie sports.  He's played in tournaments, and on teams for sports he's never even heard of (AFL) and never once even watched, let alone played (Rugby League and Rugby Union).  He's had a blast doing it.  But of course, he still loves a good game of American hoops.  I've mentioned before that Queensland does a great job of including athletics into their curriculum.  Students are encouraged to try out for district teams.  (All schools in their districts).

Parker was brave and tried out for the district basketball team.  Each school can send 4 students to district tryouts.  Out of the 40 kids at the tryout ages 10 to 12, Park made the district team, even as a 10 year old!  It was so awesome.  He did such a good job.  They practiced for a month together and then went on to play in the Regional tournament.  Park was pretty young for the tournament.  Most of athletes that make the district teams are 12 year olds.  So he had some tough competition underneath (where he likes to play best) for rebounds and boxing out. But he definitely held his own. He had an awesome tournament.  He was totally their team's best rebounder, even though he was far from the biggest on the team.  He had a blast.  He is so brave to try out and it was awesome watching him tear it up at Regionals.  Their team ended up coming in 4th --even though they were the only team to have beaten the team that ended up winning the tournament.  Go Sunnybank!  What a fun day-- and yes, they got to miss a full day of school for the tournament!  The next day at school everyone was so excited for him and proud to hear about Yeronga's only student to make the district team!  Way to go Parker Man!

That weekend we celebrated by heading down to the Gold Coast and playing for a bit on Burleigh Heads beach with our bishop's family.  Parker and Keith Hutchins have become mates here in Brissy.

Nothing like digging enormous holes in the sand!  Big enough to sit in!!!

I loved this shot of the moon over Surfer's Paradise.  I love the sunset at the beach and the moon over the ocean!  It was such a nice night at the beach.