TJ's area spelling bee

Here is TJ at his area spelling bee. He did a really good job and even though he was disappointed that he didn't win, I was really proud of him because he really practiced those words. My parents, Brody, and my sister, Nikki, came and we had a little celebration dinner at our house after. We appreciate their support and to Trav for staying at home with the younger kids. I have to tell one little story about this. There was one kid who did really well, and when it came to be his turn he would always ask for the definition, the origin of the word and so on. Now it was his right to do this, but it really made the competition go on for quite a while. So when it was this kid's turn and he would ask for the definition and origin of the word, Brody would let out this huge sigh. I couldn't really blame him either. It was getting kind of long. But he kept us giggling. Then when it was done, he raced to the front and helped himself to a large pile of cookies and punch. And yes, that is his blue gum that he is saving on his ear for later.