Spring is in the Air

Hailey and her friend Abby broke out their roller blades today. They were trying to clear the ice off of the driveway, so they would have a smoothe surface to skate on.

Cole being silly and trying to help clear the ice.

Luke took his shovel to the backyard to work on his fort.

Wrestler in Training

Cole is getting the feel for headgear. He insisted on wearing Tyler's headgear all around the house as he played yesterday. I did make him take it off to eat dinner!

Little Blazers Take 1st at Wahlert

We headed to Dubuque Wahlert (my old stomping grounds!) for the Little Eagles Wrestling Tournament this past Sunday. The Little Blazers took first place in the team competition!! The boys were all very proud and excited. Luke said, "This is the best day ever!" Being back in the halls of Wahlert brought back many good memories.

Look out Golden Eagles!

Cole loved this frog named for Bernie O'Conner. Bernie was a big part of the Wahlert family when I attended school there. See the Spirit Stick in his mouth?

Keep moving, Luke!

Watch this move!

Hold on tight!

More hardware for Luke's collection. It's all about the trophy right now!

That smile means Tyler is still having fun.

Here comes the pin!

A second place finish. Not bad after a long weekend of wrestling.

Cole warming up with the Little Blazers.

Everybody loves Cole!


Official members of the Hirsch fan club.

Steelers Win! Steelers Win! Steelers Win!

We had some very happy Steeler fans celebrating at our house Sunday night! The Ludwigs, the Westoffs and the Hirsch's (all Steeler families) had a great time watching the game together. Just wait until Super Bowl Sunday!!! Of course, my favorite player, Troy Palomalu made the biggest and most exciting plays!

Hirsch Boys Back in Action

The Two Biggest Fans!

We spent the better part of the day at the Monticello Wrestling Tournament. Luke took fourth place in his bracket, but really did wrestle well (instead of just lying on his back!). Tyler placed second. Cole can't seem to get enough. He even yells louder than Mommy or Grandma! His favorite spot is right on the mat next to Aaron as he coaches. Hailey suffered through the day with some extra treats, her MP3 player and Nintendo DS at her side!

Luke bounces up and down to get pumped up before taking the mat just like the big boys.

Taking it all in.

You're going down!

Mission accomplished!

Ready or not, here I come!

Snow Day

Due to the incoming blizzard, we had the afternoon off of school. We kept busy playing inside and outside!

Luke and Hailey playing in the backyard.

It was too cold for Mommy and Cole, but we watched out the window.

Cole painted with water.

Of course the boys played the Wii for a bit.

Mommy updated the blog....sorry no pics of that!

Just Puppy and Me

This is Cole's best friend...his puppy. He sleeps with him and drags him around just about everywhere he goes. He constantly wants me to take his picture (most of which I end up deleting after he gets to view it). Here are a few shots of the two of them together (of which I kept of course!).