Ring of Rage
Mixed Martial Arts Cage Fighting
Michael Sheppard

Michael (Nick's brother) has been training for only 2 months and was asked to be in his first cage fight. Nerve stricken we all traveled down to Bardstown, KY and sat nervously waiting for Michael to fight. We shortly found out Michael was going to be the first fight of the night. Weighing in at 135 lbs. Michael was fighting this African American guy who called himself the "Grim Reaper" He even came out with the Grim Reaper outfit. With under 2 minutes the Grim Reaper tapped out when Michael put him in a Rear Naked Choke. His second fight was with an Asian guy who knocked out his opponent last time in under 20 seconds. It was a little different this time. In 1 min. and 15 sec. Michael had him tapping out in another Rear Naked Choke which won him the title and belt for his weight class. I am not sure if Nick sat down the whole night. He is even hoarse this morning after yelling ring side at his brother all night. I am glad it is over, but I am sure this is just the beginning of many more. Congrats Michael we are proud of you and support you.

Michael and Erica ( fiance)

June fun continues.....

Father's day weekend we traveled to Ohio and had a great time. Papa and Nana has a pool so we spent a lot of our time swimming. Caden is a little "water bug". I am glad he enjoys the water so much. Nick and I did water balloons a few weeks ago and now Caden is asking for them all the time. Thank you to the whole family for always making our stay so nice. Caden had a blast riding the horse, playing in the pool, riding his bicycle and just getting spoiled my everyone. I hope you had a nice father's day Nick, you certainly deserve it. You are a wonderful dad and husband. We love you!! Congrats to Corey and Brittany on their new addition..Baby Madelyn. She is so precious. Oh..by the way our countdown has begun.. 2 more weeks until we leave to Destin, FL. We are so excited and so looking forward to a family vacation. I made the mistake of telling Caden that we are going the "THE BEACH". He wakes up most days with the first words being.."we go the the beach today mommy????" We can't wait to see the look on Caden's face when he sees the beach and the ocean. When we get back the following week Caden will be having surgery ) : He has to get his tonsils and adenoids taken out. It will be so much better for him in the end. Being able to breath normal again, but it will be a painful recovery. His surgery is scheduled July 18th. So say a little prayer.


Daddy popping a water balloon in Caden's face!!!

Baby Madelyn

William's B-Day
(going for a ride in William's new wagon)

The month of June has been so busy.... Birthday's, Father's Day and girl's night out for mommy. We were able to start our month out by celebrating William's 2nd birthday. Caden is really getting into the party concept. He now just goes around saying "Happy Birthday to SOMEBODY" it is so funny. We had a great time jumping on the bouncy air slide, eating cake, playing in the water and helping William open his presents. Thanks for a great time Carrie.

Caden and Miller running from the water hose!!!