Ellie & Papa & and the day of soccer

Ellie enjoyed hanging out with Papa at the various soccer games on Saturday. We had two games, two parties, plus the boys went to a Dynamos game that night. Papa said he saw more soccer in one day than he'd seen in in total prior to this visit.

Racoon

After their last practice, Maddie's soccer team took a run through the sprinkler park across the street from their field. Her eye makeup got a little runny. Why is she wearing eye liner to soccer practice? She's 14, that's why!

Up Up and Away

Ben takes a flying leap off the diving board on our first day at the neighborhood pool.

Kindergarten Celebration

This was my last kindergarten mother's day breakfast at school. They sang a cute song and served all the moms muffins and juice.

Eight is Great!

Ellie requested a visit to the Rain Forest Cafe for her 8th birthday, where we got a volcano cake to share. It was much bigger than we expected - we had a bunch of leftovers to take home. She also got a new bike and helmet.

All Dressed Up and Someplace to Go

Maddie and her best friend Victoria, on their way into the 8th Grade dance. This is the only dance their Junior High has, to celebrate the end of their time there. All of the girls were dressed up for the dance, while most of the boys were wearing jeans and button down shirts, with a few in khakis, so the group pictures were pretty funny.

Earlier that day . . .

The morning of the 8th grade dance, Maddie was giving it her all on her soccer team.