Kaleb has been looking forward to the annual San Clemente Skate Contest for weeks. We even went to practice last Sunday, and I took him out half day Friday as well. He had a run set and was feeling confident about his skating. At warm ups this morning I could see he looked a little "off" he wasn't landing his heelflip, and he was getting a little frustrated. The weather was also drizzly which could have also thrown for a loop. Well whatever it was he didn't skate his best. He changed his first run last minute and it turned out ok at best and he knew it. His second run went a little better. He did his original planned run but still didn't land the heel flip nor the boardslide on the hubba. I could see the disapointment on his face immediately following his run. And I just wanted to run up to him and hug him and tell him everything was going to be ok. After the contest we waited for the results for a few hours and when the announcer did not call his name. My heart sank. He was so upset. Poor Kaleb I wanted so badly for him to have another run to prove to the judges that he's the best skater out there. But, we didn't have the luxury instead we all went home a little sad. On the way home we were focusing on the positives.
The last few days Kaleb has been really been stepping up on his rails. In fact, here is a clip of his best hubba boardslide in San Clemente.
And here are a few shots of him doing a boardslide on a regular rail. His style and length of the slide are amazing!
He also got additional skate time to practice and get better. And last, and most importantly he go to skate with his friends and watch one of his friends place. Life does not get much better than this!
I cannot tell you enough Kaleb I am extremely proud of all that you do. I love you so much!
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