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Better Late than Never
So this is an ode to World Clubfoot day which was some 18 days ago BUT it is summer vacation and I am tasked with keeping Sporty and Young Jedi entertained and since they are high maintenance, that’s no easy … Continue reading
First Tourney Jitters
Well Sporty and her teammates had their first tournament this weekend and there were definitely some jitters, ok a lot of jitters, especially for Sporty. I could just feel her nervous energy starting the day before and she didn’t settle … Continue reading
Kind of a BOGO
This week we headed up to Dr Fluffy Unicorn but this time it was for Young Jedi and not Sporty. I know, right!?! We have to keep you all on your toes. Remember that time when Young Jedi fractured … Continue reading
#tbt
To when little Miss Sporty sported her “night night” shoes (also known as her Ponseti brace and Mitchell shoes). Those days seem like a million years ago! Check out those flip moves in her brace!
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#worldclubfootday
Today is clubfoot day, the day we celebrate our everyday heroes and work to raise awareness for clubfoot. 1 in a 1000 babies are born with clubfoot making it the second most common birth defect. This is has been a … Continue reading
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Judgement Free Zone
I love kids, I love that they are judgement free and accepting. That’s Sporty, to the left of the coach in this photo and that’s her new U8 travel team at their first practice. At a water break, Sporty ran … Continue reading
Big Day For Young Jedi
Well, this weekend was a big weekend for Young Jedi. While Riley and I were out watching softball games with friends and chilling at her friend’s pool, the Hubs was out teaching Young Jedi how to ride a bike. Now … Continue reading
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Two Thumbs Up
Yesterday we made our way up to Dr Fluffy Unicorn for a check-up since Sporty’s foot pain and return to her AFO. Getting up there was no easy task, traffic was horrendous, think long weekend and traveling along the path … Continue reading
If You Dream It, It Will Happen
This is the next chapter in the story of a girl who is determined to win. Sporty had a really rough winter. She tried out for a competitive 3rd/4th grade team the weekend before her latest tendon transfer. The league … Continue reading
Well That’s A Wrap
Today was Sporty’s last game. It’s always sad when a season ends, especially when you have such a great team. The Fireballs were undefeated this season but most of all we had so much fun, especially myself, who got to … Continue reading
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Made to Run 