I got to be a Volleyball Mom all weekend while Ainsley played in a tournament Saturday and Sunday here! I absolutely loved being the super fan in the gym! She played so well all weekend! Ainsley brought her serving game with her! I was so proud of her! She is learning a lot about what it takes to be on a team.. So many great life lessons! It was fun for me to spend time getting to know the other girls on her team too, and to spend time just being the Pearl's Mom!!! Thanks Jeff for taking over the rest of the crew! It was so much fun!

Ainsley & Hannah

Inspired by a very special Ohio State freshman volleyball player we love, Ainsley has gotten the volleyball bug!!! She was given the opportunity to be part of a growing volleyball program coached by the volleyball coach of one of our local high schools.. She and her friend Hannah are the youngest on the team with a group of 13 year olds!!! Last week they hit the courts for their first Saturday "rally" of three games, 9 matches!! They might have looked smaller than their team out there, but wow did these two determined girls hold their own!!! You would never have guessed they were the youngest on the team! Ainsley even brought them back in the last match to almost tie it to win! I did my best to be a little quieter this time!!! (I think I was holding my breath!)

She practices two nights a week now, and will have these big tourney's every other weekend until April. I have to say Jeff and I are loving this sport!!! And, as our dear friend Joanne said, you can't beat the weather conditions for volleyball!!!

Ainsley we are very proud of you, and we can't wait to see your skills and your leadership grow as you learn the life skills that only sports can teach you! It's going to be an exciting season!