Wrestling

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Christmas 2011

Christmas is like a yearly wedding....months (or in Big TK's case....days) preparing, only for it to be over in one evening.

This year was no different.

The Hummer's, the Casio's and the Kopp's celebrated with way too much food, lots of great gifts and that whole family thing that makes the holidays special.

Bring on Christmas 2012!

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Winter Sports

Kels is playing 8th grade basketball for her school. Lil' TK is wrestling for West....He's been moved to JV and Varsity (depending on where he's needed for his weight class). Here are some pics Ang took while cheering them on....

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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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Fall Sports Conclude

Kels finished up the school volleyball season with a win. At the end-of-the-season party, she earned the "Best Server" award as well. Some games, Kels "batted 1000" serving. She not only had a great season and  lot of fun, but she was a leader on the court as she took command of multiple positions.

Lil' TK and the West White 8th Grade Football team went 8-0 on the season. The last game of the season was against the cross-town rivals but the Scarlets came away with not only the win but a shut out as well. Lil' TK also had a great season, really growing as a player and a leader on the field.


The Kopp Shack is FINALLY getting new siding. It's a big mess right now but soon will be a beautiful dark blue...just in time for winter!

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