Tennis Trip

This past weekend, after arriving home from California, we hit the road as a family of four to watch my little brother play tennis in Missoula. We caravanned over with my parents and stayed one night. Although it was a short trip, we were able to watch two of his matches (vs. Eastern and MSU).

On Saturday it was beautiful - and they played outside. I love the outdoor courts. They're right in the middle of campus and on a sunny day, it's a hopping place. The University of Montana beat Eastern and secured their spot as #1 in the league for the first time in many years (it's never happened in the 30 years Ethan's coach has been coaching). It was fun to be there to celebrate. Ethan has had an awesome season (he was 8-0 in conference as #5 singles for the Griz) and it was really fun to watch him play both singles and doubles.

On Sunday he played against MSU at the indoor tennis facility and we watched his doubles match before making the trek home. Here are some highlights...

One of my favorite pictures ever of the Hook boys - at a rest stop along the drive

The man of the hour

I'd say he's ready

Grampy is even more focused than Ethan, if that's humanly possible 

The cheering section

The crew (minus Jono), including Ethan's girlfriend Michael, (the nicest person on the planet)

Somebody LOVES her Uncle E!

This guy does too - he just might not completely know it yet

Go Grizzlies!!!

Ridiculous play area  -she didn't want to leave

How many Grampys slide down a tunnel slide with their granddaughters? This one does! 

At the indoor match on Sunday - Caleb adores his Grammy 

And Clara is pretty much obsessed with Michael too

She said her hair is just "like Tangled" - which is about as high a compliment as this little girl can give ;)

 And that was our weekend of tennis. We were so spoiled to watch Ethan play a couple times of week in high school. The past two years we've made it over just once a year to watch him play. Maybe we'll shoot for two times next year ;).