Soccer

It's soccer time again! We missed out on soccer with Kali this year because she chose to do gymnastics instead. And this may be the last year we do it with Sadie. The schedules are just getting too hectic. It's unfortunate because Josh and I both have a love for soccer. One particular game this season, Sadie's coach asked her if she wanted to play goalie. Of course she said yes. I immediately felt nervous for her knowing that she didn't have a clue about what she needed to do let alone what she could and could not do as goalie. So I ran over to her and gave her a quick run down.

She didn't do too bad considering the first time she went for the ball, one of the kids kicked her hand and the ref didn't do anything about it. If I would have been in her shoes, I probably would have been too afraid to try and stop any more balls. But she kept at it. They still scored a few goals on her, but she gave it a valiant effort.



Sadie also got to play with Weston again this year. I love this picture of the two of them playing defender. I don't think they won a single game, but they ran a lot and seemed to enjoy themselves.

Silver Wolves

Soccer is over and Sadie is really going to miss playing with Weston. She already told me that she wants to play on the same team as him next year. Everyone once in a while she would get a little distracted during the games and tug on him or pull his arm, but he didn't seem to mind. And even though she didn't kick the ball much, she sure did a lot of running. She seems to enjoy the running more than anything else.

Soccer Buddies

Aimee and I were able to get Sadie and Weston on the same soccer team this year. I'm now convinced that having a cousin on the same team is a brilliant idea. They really seemed to motivate each other. Weston was nervous to be there but would go out on the field when Sadie was on the field. And Sadie gets distracted easily, but kept chasing the ball because Weston was. Then they raced up and down the field over and over when they were substituted out. It was cute and Sadie really enjoyed herself.

The Zoo

Grandma surprised us by taking us to the Zoo today and I was so glad to have the chance to go. Last time we went was before Ashlyn was born so Kali and Sadie don't remember it very well. And although Ashlyn hadn't been, she sure knew what to expect. When I told her where we were going, she kept talking about how she was going to go see some monkeys.

 

The girls had so much fun, especially because they got to go with their cousins, grandma, and aunts and uncles. When we got home, I asked them what their favorite part was. All of them really liked the elephants, the giraffes, and the monkeys, but I think they all agreed that the polar bear was the coolest.

And I would have to agree with them. The new exhibit is so cool. Not only was it super easy to see the polar bear with all the glass, but he was putting on a show. He would go up to the wall, stand up, then sink down in the water and push off the glass on his back in the water. Then he'd float back as far as he could go and then return to the wall and do the exact same thing again. It was so much fun to watch.

The Babies

Six babies were born in one year's time in my family. We're missing Abram in this picture because he's in Washington. Ashlyn happens to be the only girl of the bunch, but holds her own with the boys. In one picture it looked like she was punching Blake in the face.

Cousin Visit

Richard and his family came in town and stopped by Mom and Dad's house for a visit. Mom called everyone and the majority of the family was able to stop by for a few hours. It was fun to visit with him and to get to know his wife. Kali and Sadie loved playing with Luke and Jacob.