Derek is now 14 and a half and has just started high school. He does very well in school but complains I expect too much from him. I tell him he will thank me someday especially if he ends up 1st or 2nd in his class because then he can get a free ride to college! Derek plans on being a lawyer. He is very outspoken and will argue with me on every little detail and never gives up so I actually think he has chosen wisely. He's a hard worker and very competitive. He is a little (understatement)on the grouchy side but we are hoping that is just part of adolescence and will subside once he gets a little older. He loves sports and is good at and enjoys playing basketball, soccer and golf. He has been on the small side but did just finally grow taller than me this past month so we are hoping that height thing is coming. (Unfortunately there isn't much height in the genes.) He is addicted to the online game, The Realm, and thinks I'm extremely mean because I limit his time on there. (Hey... I have to have a turn on the computer, too!)
Here he is holding up The President's Outstanding Academic Achievement Award. (note: He got this picture taken against his will. It was a "mom" thing.)
He has not only passed me in height but almost beat his father in a 50 meter race! Time is a ticking.....
Ya... make me look like a liar about the grouch thing!! (*note.... $4000 teeth!)
We kept him busy chopping wood for the fire on vacation this year. His amazing mom taught him the basics for starting a great fire!
Derek relaxing in front of the TV at his grandparents cottage in NH.
Derek by a river in NH.
Derek coming down the freezing cold natural water slide off the Kangamangus Highway.
Derek climbing around the rocks near the water.
Derek scaring his poor mom by jumping from rock to rock over parts of the river.
Derek water skiing. Not doing great but better than his Uncle Ed!! Go Derek!
Derek trying to pretend to smile on the first day of school while he is really growling at me under his breath for making him stand there so I could take a picture. Mother's can be so embarrassing!
Here is a picture of Derek's soccer team after winning a game that made them eligable to go to the Mass. Tournament of Champions one year.
This is what Derek originally had on this page.
Hi! My name is Derek. I am 12 years old and go to middle school. I have many interests. I like to play all types of sports. Some of my favorites are basketball, soccer, football, golf and tennis. My favorite is basketball. I love to play it and watch NCAA and NBA basketball games. I play in lots of different basketball leagues out in the Northern Worcester area. One of them I am particiapating in is The Clark basketball league. This league is a league for 5,6 & 7 graders, this is my best season yet and after 3 games I have two games of over 20 points! I am psyched. However we have only won one game. My favorite basketball team is the Chicago Bulls. My favorite player is Michael Jordan. Someday I hope I can be as good as him. That would be awesome. I also love to play soccer. I play on one of the fall and spring travel soccer teams for the Nashoba Valley Youth Soccer League. I also play indoor soccer for the NVYSL. I also enjoy playing golf. Even though I am not that good and have about a 60+ over handicap :-( But I hope that will get better as I play more. My favorite golfer is the man, TIGER WOODS.
I also enjoy playing computer games. My favorite game is The Realm. This is an awesome game. You also play it with over 1,000 people at the same time. Maybe you can check it out. You can have a 30 day trial for free. Just go to realmserver.com and you can download the demo or sign up for a thirty day trial! Free. Then if you like it you can purchase the real game for $50 at the Sierra.com shop.