California Trip Cont.

Disneyland/California Adventure Highlights

Disneyland Entrance

MJ- One of the best parts of the trip by far!

"its a small world after all"-  and it turns out it really is- we ran into all sort of people we knew while in california

We tricked my dad into going on The Hollywood tower of terror- he was not too happy when he realized what it was.  Thanks for being a sport pops! Splash Mountaint Soaked Krysta and Deek- We seriously laughed so hard we couldn't breathe- we all thought my dad was going to have a heart attack he was laughing so hard!  They were both pissed because they didn't want to get wet.  The ride before us got soaked in the back,  so they decided to sit up front. Turns out the back stayed dry and the front got soaked on our ride! haha hilariousAnderson GirlsAnderson Family

Califonia Trip

The Anderson Family took a trip to California and it was a Blast (Thanks mom and dad).  We hit the beaches, Disneyland, SeaWorld, California Adventure, and Santa Monica Shopping. Here are some highlights from the BEACH!!!

National

My girls performed at nationals and did an awesome job. It was a fun time to bond as a team and end the season.  Honestly I miss it.  I know Its only been 3 weeks since cheer ended, but it really was one of the best experiences of my life and I am counting down the days until next season starts.  Yes I know this sounds a little crazy considering my last few posts.  But the truth is, when all is said and done, when the drama has passed and I look back, I love each and every one of those girls and I wouldn't change any experience I have with them, good or bad.  Love you Angels-  :)

Alice in Wonderland 3D

Macaroni Grill Team Dinner

Pool Party!

COMPETITION TIME!!

Island Park

Tyler's work friends invited us to Island Park for a weekend.  It was a blast meeting new fun people, being out in the beautiful park, snowmobiling, sledding off the roof of the cabin, snowboaring over fires,  shooting, and playing games.  Thanks for the invite- here are some pics

The cabin in the gated community- it was awesome

The girls

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The snow was so deep they were able to dig tunnels around underneath it.  They they had races crawling through the tunnels! Some people got stuck

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Tired

Yep, I'm tired, and if my last post didn't say it all,  Cheer is the main culprit.  I love coaching, but sometimes I just get frustrated.  Sometimes I feel like I give everything to those girls for a measly paycheck and I don't think they appreciate or realize it. I spend more hours outside of the gym working on cheer stuff unpaid, than I ever do in the gym. I lose nights of sleep worrying about the girls, and I spend my days trying to figure out the best ideas, choreography, stunts, activities, etc for the team.  I worry about them growing as athletes, as people, and as women in the world, and sometimes I just feel like a parent to 19 teenage girls. It is very tiring.
 Its getting to be the end of the season, and I am ready for it.  I LOVE  coaching, and I know I'll be ready for the season to start again,  but for now I am tired and ready for a break.
All I need now is to get the Nationals mess all cleared up  (I think that has added a few wrinkles to my face, and taken a few years off my life, Seriously),  get people happy- have a banquet, and be done until mid May when it all comes round again.  I guess I'll just need to keep repeating... I think I can,  I think I can,  and hopefully I'll make it through.  Wish me Luck-
** But you gotta say, my girls are pretty darn cute!

Dear Cheer Moms

** Last season I my friend and fellow coach Amie Liston posted a message to all cheer moms-  I now understand how she felt when posting it. This is my personal message to all cheer moms out there.**

Dear Cheer Moms-

**I am the coach.  Yes I know you want to be in control, but I AM THE COACH, if you want to be a coach go start a gym.

**I make all my decisions in the best interest of the entire team.  I am sorry if you aren't happy with the decision I made.  I did what was best for the majority of the girls.  I always do.

**If you are unhappy with a decision I have made, come talk to ME about it.  There is no need for you to go over my head to the gym owner.  Yes he is my boss,  Yes he likes me, and Yes he is on MY side.

**It is true, your daughter is great,  and Yes she does an awesome job.  No she doesn't deserve to be treated any differently than any of the other daughters on the team.

**I am a coach,  not a babysitter, not a disciplinarian, not a fundraiser, not a parent and not a Shrink.  I will do my best to help your daughters through whatever they are going through, but do not expect me to be their parent.  It just doesn't work that way.

** We are not your daughter's friends cheer team, we are not the team that your cousins friend is on,  we are OUR VERY OWN team.  Compare all you want, but I WILL NOT do something because thats what _______________ (fill in the blank with any other cheer team)  did.  Sorry

**Please understand that I do my best as a coach .  Understand that I work very hard to keep everything fair, and inexpensive, and fun, for every single girl and parent who is a part of this program.  Respect my decisions.  I Respect you, and I respect your daughter. I would hope the same in return.

- Love-  Your cheer coach

** DISCLAIMER** I have had a very low drama season with lots of amazing parents who are supportive and respectful.  It is just a few that get me really frustrated sometimes. 

Loving the New ward

Thanks Laurels of our new ward, for the "heart attack."  It really does help us to feel welcome.