Crazy Parents

Ok Last night I went to another one of my Nephews Football games. And I was amazed at the Parents watching their children. I dont know why parents are crazy... Is it something that happens when you have a child... Do the Doctors hand your new baby to you and give you a side of crazy pills?
On every baseball, basketball, football or soccer team I have seen my sister's and friend's children play on, we always had that one parent who couldn't keep things in perspective. Sometimes it was the coach, who thought he was coaching a bunch of 11-year-olds in the World Cup, and sometimes it was some mom or dad who felt like the referee was unfairly trying to penalize his or her child more than anyone else.
While you might think this would be more prevalent as kids get older -- and the competition becomes more intense -- parents are apparently at their worst when their kid is just starting out. According to one sports columnist, the reason moms and dads are "unruly" when their kids are 7 or 8, is "because there's so much hope."
Essentially, the idea is that because kids have such varied skill levels at that age, parents of good players think their kid is on track to professional stardom, while those whose children don't play as well assume it's because politics, officiating, etc.
And if you're a parent who's never been successful in athletics, you're more likely to cause problems.
As someone who played sports throughout my childhood, I believe that there's a number of positive things about being on a team, trying your best for a common goal -- even winning and losing. This is all besides the fact that it's important for kids to be outside and exercising. However, when parents lose perspective, I think it teaches kids an equally unhealthy lesson about obsessive competition -- winning at all costs, demonizing your opponent, etc.
Because let's be honest, chances are extremely high that you're not raising the next Barry Bonds, or Michael Jordan, or Peyton Manning. So just let them have fun, and keep your ego out of it.
A little competition can be a healthy thing, to be sure, but do you really want your child to live and die by how she measures up to the rest? Your child needs places where they can explore his/her strengths, learn from his/her weaknesses, and develop his/her own sense of self. They don't need to turn everything into a winner-takes-all sudden-death match.If the lesson you teach your kids is that you need them to win at everything, they'll never meet your expectations, and you'll both spend a lot of time miserable.
Crazy Parents! Sports are for Fun!

A Great Book

I started reading this and just could not put the book down... I love the values Kurt and Brenda have and the fact they understand and love the differences between each other and each of their children.
I hope when I have my family we are able to do some (if not all) of what these two have done.

How Cute is this!

Who says Baby Boys Can't Wear Rhinestones!

Why do others feel the need to take things?

Went to P & M Arena for a EastSide Progressive Barrel Racing Association Event. Me and My Sister Heather Set up out "Crazy Sisters T-party" booth as normal. A friend of ours had a few candles she (Holly) wanted to sell so we just told her to set them up at our booth. She did and at the end of the night we were doing inventory and found that one of her candles were missing. (Someone had stolen it)

Ok, so the Candles are really cool. Check some out here... http://www.geddiefeed.com/decor/candles/candles_start.html

The kicker is the one that was stolen was the one with 3 crosses in it. Not my Religion but still! Now who ever stole it needs to know you will had Karma bite you in the Butt. :(

If anyone wants to know more about Local Barrel Racing events please visit the two site below.
http://www.pmarena.com/
http://espbra.com/default.aspx

I found the BEST Album EVER! lol

If anyone knows where to find her sheet music... PLEASE let me know.

ASU Game with Tommi, Griffen, Kevin, Ginny, Jamiee and Me

I Took my new book Football for Dummies by Howie Long... I know tha Basic stuff now now its time to really learn the game... LOL Durning this game I learned the rule of 40/25. Good Stuff!

How I Roll

Mels New Hair!

I went over on Friday to helped My Friend Mel with Her hair.

I Love doing other peoples hair! and She thinks Im good.. so its great!.

She knows Im a little freaky about hair color.

and

she has seen me have so many different colors and cuts.

So she know what she gets into.

She started as a Red Head :)

Melissa sporting her new Doo. It was lot darker than she expected.

(but it was the wash-out kind, so no worries)

Crazy Web Day

Erica:

Yesterday I got my new Banner/Booth signs, Cars signs and Biz Cards in ... I'm so Excited! :)

Today I let up Heathers and My Website... Check it out www.Thosecrazysisters.vpweb.com

Let me know what ya thing! :)

My Stud of a Nephew!

Also known as "The Wall"

No Football game is complete with out the Ladies LOL :)

Healing though Dance Event

Cari is a Local Tribal Bellydance Instructor and costume designer. Her husband was in need of a transplant and their insurance would cover the medical expense but not the travel. The Event was put on to help her travel with her husband and be with him during the transplant as well as the recovery part. This way she would not have to worry about not working and paying all the bills. Here are some pictures of the event and a Video I made.

If you want to see more of what she does ...

Go to her Website at http://www.anayatribal.com/

Hockey Game with Ginny and Kevin

Heathers Trake

Cold in ID

I Found these pictures that i took back in 2007. One is of my lovely mother and the other is of my Uncle Arden who passed away. He was one of the Good Ole Boys... hard working and Straight to the point... I loved it.

Scott-Steffey-Smith Pictures