Lil' TK rocks...

Lil’ TK decided to forego basketball this year and try wrestling instead. He’s been attending weightlifting and open mat sessions at the high school since last spring to get into better shape and start the learning process of a sport he has never attempted before. He has developed another passion from this preparation….weightlifting and fitness, even suggesting that he might start training for the 10K version of the Mankato Marathon next year.

Last night was the first wrestling meet for the DMMS 7th and 8th grade Scarlets. They traveled to Faribault where they lost the meet by 2 wins. But the final score didn’t matter. Because Lil’ TK won his first match 9-1. His very first match as a wrestler and he won. Big TK and Ang are so proud of him. Not because he won, but because he did his best and he succeeded. He took on a totally alien concept – wrestling – and he succeeded. All his hard work and self discipline paid off. How many 13 year olds would plan time to work out, give up soda and watch their diet? Especially for a sport they know very little about? Even if he hadn’t won that first match (and he did lose his 2nd match 8-1), he came home so excited about the upcoming season. He didn’t get pinned. He learned a ton. And he had fun. What parent wouldn’t be proud of that?

Good job Lil’ TK…you rock.

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Celebrate Good Times....

The Kopp Crew celebrated their good friend's wedding in October. PK and M were married in a touching ceremony on a beautifulgorgeous day. Big TK sang several songs during the ceremony and was incredible...as usual! Ang, of course, had to try and get some photos...here's what she was able to capture.

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Looking Sharp....

The Kopp Shack got a facelift! A hail storm in the summer of 2010 damaged the 19 year old roof and boring yellow siding that previously adorned the humble little abode. Due to the  number of homes damaged in the area, it took a year to get the siders and roofers scheduled. Still waiting on the new down spouts but here's how the shack we call home looks so far. Will be painting the door white and already have some cool new lighting on order that will really dress up the place. Everyone loves the color and it really perked up our part of the block.

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