Sam won at the beach!

We took an overnight to the beach last Friday so Sam could compete in a competition there. I am proud to say that he won 1st place in his division!!! He still competes in the beginner category b/c of his age, but I am afraid that we may have to move him to intermediate soon. He was doing tricks and jumps that those kids were doing! We knew he had won when he transversed from a 6 ft ramp to a 5ft ramp and landed it. He was scared to do it at first and we kept encouraging him. I told him there are no points for not trying. So, he tried twice and fell both times. They announced time for one last trick....he went back and landed it! The whole place jumped up, even the other kids! It was GREAT! We are so proud of him! He won a $75.00 gift certificate and used it for shoes. I almost fell over when he brought me the SIZE 5's he is now wearing!!! He is only 8....is that a normal size...???? I am sure Ken will post a video as soon as he is back in town. Stay tuned!