From the Pro Am..to school..to MRI

Lots going on here as usual. We just came home from an amazing trip to Palm Springs attending the 2011 Kraft Nabisco LPGA Championship. Kyle was really excited to see some of his LPGA buddies and met a few more throughout the week. First day of the pro am he played with Stacy Prammanasudh. She was so much fun and she wore her LoudMouth too :)

They played really well but more importantly they had a blast! After the round Kyle enjoyed a nice swim in the pool...loved the Palm Springs weather.

The second day Pro Am Kyle played with Nicole Castrale. They shot a 55 and were the winners!!! Kyle sank 3 eagle putts and 3 birdie putts..he said it was the best day ever. Nicole was so great and a great time was had by all.

Kyle was so proud of his trophy!

After such a fun filled week, Kyle went back to school on Monday. He enjoyed his spring break and did not want to go back to school so soon.

The end of this week brings the dreaded reminder of Kyle's cancer. He is going in on Saturday for his 6 month brain MRI. I just hate this time of year...I know hate is a strong word but that's how strongly I despise these tests. I know that everything will be fine, it always is but there is that lingering "what if" scenario that you can't avoid letting your mind go to. These tests bring back those memories that I try so hard to move past and not forget but just push aside. No one ever wants to think about what may harm their child...or God forbid be strong enough to take their lives. Yes, that's a very raw statement but it is a cancer survivor's reality...you just never know. We just leave it up to the good Lord above and whatever his plan is for us, we will accept it and embrace it. I have to praise my girls for putting up with crazy mom and dad during this time. The week before Kyle's 6 month check ups, Mom and Dad are both a bit frazzled, crabby and on edge. I am sure the girls worry also in their own way...especially when Kyle ask questions like "Are the test going to show if I have cancer again or not?". It just doesn't seem fair that a 8 year old little boy should ask such questions.

Please say a little prayer for Kyle this week and for our family. Like I said, the tests always come back normal so I am sure it will be the same this time.

xoxo,

Mom





A post from Kyle's oldest sister, Kristen......

Well, it's Sunday evening as the Lograsso girls and boys split up until Wednesday! Dad and Kyle left a couple of hours ago to go to the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Tournament for the 3rd year in a row. Kyle is really excited to wear all of his new Loudmouth Golf clothes, he's a bit of a diva when it comes to fashion ;) While they are in Palm Springs for the tournament, the Lograsso girls are staying at home on spring break vacation! WOOOH HOOO!

Now, my mom always goes on here and tells you all how sweet little Kyle is and how he is just the cutest little boy ever, well now you can get the inside scoop from someone who deals with the real Kyle all the time! Me! Many people think of him as mature for his age, and on the golf course, he is. But let me tell you, as soon as he gets home he acts like a typical 8 year old kid who pulls your hair, eats the last bowl of cereal (on purpose), changes the channel when he knows you're watching something, and scares you when you walk out of the bathroom. But, without his one of a kind personality, my days would definitely be more boring!

Kyle is growing up fast though! About two weeks ago, he got his first phase of braces! You heard it, my little baby brother is Mr. Traintracks :) He didn't like them at first, but sometimes he'll get out of the shower and just make faces in the mirror because he thinks they look cool. We think he looks older, but I wish he would just stay little forever!

Kyle also started his soccer season again this weekend. He had a scrimmage and my sister Kaley was the goalie because the other team was short on players. Kyle scored two times on Kaley and then Kaley knocked him down and put her knee in his stomach when he was trying to score. She said she didn't do it on purpose but I think she just didn't want Kyle to score on her again. She has played golf since she was 4 but she is no goalie!!

 Kaley is in yellow, Kyle has the yellow shoes :)

 Kyle jumping over the asst. coach!

Look at that face!

Well that is about all I have to say, just thought I would write on my little brother's blog today. Even though he drives me nuts, I wouldn't change a thing!

Kristen

Busy little Bee.....

Well it has been a very busy time around the Lograsso home. Kyle has had a crazy couple of months with tournaments, photo shoots and keeping up with school work. While attending the Dream Day Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ Kyle had so much fun seeing all the kids and getting to hit golf balls off of elevated tees! He said he signed alot of autographs too :)

His favorite trick :)

What an awesome day!

You can hardly see our little guy in there...

Kyle had a great time and we are thankful for The Thunderbirds Organization and Waste Management for inviting Kyle.

Not long after returning from that event Kyle was invited to a the NBA's Legend Lunch luncheon at the Staples Center...Kyle loved that! He saw Shaq walk by and he said.."umm he is really tall!" Ha! I am not sure that Kyle knew anyone there but they were definitely among the greats!! Magic Johnson, Bill Walton, James Worthy and Jerry West were among the attendees. Thank you Mitchell Modell for that invite!

Kyle just finished up two very fun photo shoots. Fore!! Axel and Hudson, a golf inspired clothing line for boys has become a great supporter of the TKE foundation. There will be details on the website soon the relationship between Fore!! and TKE...exciting stuff!! Kyle had a blast but it was freezing that day...but he was a great sport and had fun.

Just last week we had another family photo shoot with LoudMouth Golf. What a blast that was....we all dressed in LMG and I must say we rocked it! :) It was an outside shoot at a local park and i must say we got alot of attention that day....one older gentlemen ask us if we were from That 70's Show! LMG has been making custom pants for Kyle for the last year or so. We are so blessed to have such great friends at LMG and they have always been a huge support for the TKE foundation. Very soon you will be able to order LMG through the Kyle's website and a portion of the proceeds will go back to the foundation. Everyone needs a pair of LMG pants..I must say, the are very comfy!

More pics to come....

This weekend Kyle will be attending the USF College Golf Tournament here at Pauma Valley. Last year he had a great time playing with the college students and he is looking forward to this year as well.

This past weekend our family went to support our daughter Kaley at her first track meet. Kyle was very excited for her and on the way home he told her that he was proud of her because she came in first in one of her events. I am so proud that he is so supportive of his sisters. They are also supportive of him and I love it when they let each other know it. He also says that when he wins his first major he will buy them a house and a car......hey what about Mom and Dad??? I love his heart and the way he thinks of others.....he will always be my little snuggle bug!! I'm glad he doesn't read these blogs often, he may be a bit embarrassed.....oh well, that's what us mommies do!

 

Look for Kyle in Fore Golf Magazine.....

We got it in the mail today! The January/February issue of Fore Magazine is out. I can't find the updated article online yet but when it posts I will pass it along. Below is a sneak peak of pictures taken for the article....

He was really excited to have his sisters there with him that day. He loves when they come to watch him golf!

Kyle's Post about his day....

Kyle doesn't like to type on the computer so I am writing his account of the day word for word......


Meeting Phil was really fun. I played two holes with him and hit the ball really good. I was not even nervous. Phil was really nice to me. He plays good too. I got to watch the press conference and then go up with Phil on stage. I don't want to go back to school tomorrow. I had seven interviews today and I like to do interviews. I hope to see him again and hope he comes golf with me at Pauma Valley. I think I am really lucky!

Love Kyle........

A Big Day Tomorrow....

Well tomorrow is a big day....Kyle is meeting and spending some time with Phil Michelson at the Farmers Insurance Open!! A big thanks to Farmers Insurance for the invite :)

Kyle was also featured on the front page of the San Diego Union Tribune yesterday. Here is the link if you missed it...
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/jan/23/young-golfer-uses-skills-heart-touch-others/

We are feeling so blessed lately, sharing Kyle's story reminds us to be thankful for everything that has come our way. God is Good!!

Kyle has been busy with school work lately. He also just had an expander placed in the roof of his mouth to help make room for all of his big guy teeth....it is really giving him a fit. He says he can't eat and his teeth are so sore! Poor guy :( We have to adjust it every night for a couple weeks....geez!

Well I will post again tomorrow and let you all know what a great day Kyle is going to have. He is looking forward to it and I am sure he will have a blast! Maybe I can get him to post tomorrow about his day :)

Until then.....

It has been a while....

Well time has just really gotten away from me! I thought I better take a few minutes out to update what is going on in the Lograsso home.

Kyle had a wonderful Christmas and great start to the new year. He has gotten to golf ALOT in the past couple of weeks. He is really hitting the ball well and now is practicing his draws and fades (his choice, saw it on some instructional video from the golf channel). He gets something in his head and there is no turning back. :)

He just had his eye checkup with Dr. Murphree last week and we got a clean bill of health! All tumors are still inactive and he actually has 20/15 vision in his right eye. this is amazing considering he had four tumors in that eye and luckily none of them effected his line of vision. We are thrilled everytime we get a great report like that.

Kyle is getting back into the swing of school, he so enjoyed his time off. He is also enjoying teasing his sisters about their new boyfriends....yes, he has sisters ages 16 and 14 and he does all he can to keep the boys in check....sometimes he goes a bit overboard! He forgets that he is a little brother and not a dad. HA! He seems to forget that the shoe will be on the other foot one day and the girls will have sweet revenge with Kyle's girlfriends :)

He is such a sweetie though, even though he drives his sisters nuts he still finds ways to show his love. One day I walked into sister Kaley's room and there was a sweet note from Kyle that read "I love You". He also created a note on my phone (without my knowing) so when I went to use my phone the homescreen read "I Love You Mom". I just can't get enough of him! Another time his older sister Kristen was a little upset by something someone had said at school so he asked her "You want me to hit him in the knees with my 5 iron?" He really cracks us up!!

Well Happy New Year everyone!! Thanks for taking the time to read Kyle's blog. We have some exciting things in the works for Kyle and our foundation so stay tuned for more........

Best Wishes,
Mom