Crazy Soccer Saturday

I knew this day would come with two kids playing soccer and I was really glad that it was Dave's day off so he could help out.  Both games started at the same time and we were going to help ref the game.  So guess what very few pictures.

Goalie Reganne
She really hates playing this position.
Is it because she has to hold still?

Go Sharks!!!

The games are over and we all survived!!!

I learned a valuable lesson today.  I can't be a ref for Reganne's games.  I want to watch, cheer, and take pictures.  The wonderful part was they both played really well.  Time for lunch out with Dad.

Happy Birthday Reganne.....

The Ninth Birthday had finally arrived and it was on a Friday so get ready to party.  Reganne wanted a Monster High Party with black and pink decorations.  What she wasn't prepared for was all her presents being from Monster High.  How did they guess that is what she wanted??

Time to party with her friends from school.  The girls were so much different than the boys at Ryder's party.  They weren't interested in eating but wanted to play games and be outside.

Friends and games what better combo?

A Pinata??

Cake?
She wanted an ice cream cake, but I failed at adding her name.
Better luck next year.

Make a wish...Will she tell us?
Nope!

What a wild group.

More presents and more Monster High stuff.

Birthday Dinner @ Red Robin
Ice Cream Sundae for dessert.

Crazy Kids

The birthday weekend drew to a close she was full of birthday cake, pinata candy, and presents.  Now she is planning Christmas.

We love you Reganne and really glad you are a part of our family.

The Three Little Pigs

Ryder came home with a story to tell about the 3 Little Pigs.  Each time he told it the more exaggerated it became.  This was the hands on story of the week.  He loves kindergarten and loves to share all that he has learned each day.

One problem with all this excitement is I am running out of space to store everything.  Three kids, one husband, and myself = Too much stuff!!!!!!  I read a tip in a magazine take a picture and throw the original away.  My added advice would be to do this in secret to avoid tears and having to keep it anyway because it is their treasure.

Nope!!!!

We had one more game to go.  Reganne's coach Row was also the Referee Instructor of our training Rylee & I took this summer.  I thought it would be a good idea to learn more about this game we watch every Saturday.  After a 5 hour class and a 5 page test we both passed.  However, Rylee got a higher score than I did.  We are both certified to referee u8 and u10 games.

Row has decided that we are going to use the knowledge we gained in class and ref games each Saturday. He snagged Rylee at the end of Reganne's game to try one of her own.

She did an amazing job and with Rowland's help did good enough that the teams wanted her back next week.

Now it was time for lunch and get out of the sun.

The Other Game....

Ryder's team this year is also the Sharks and they are full of energy.  They were ready to play and not waste time with practice.

Let's get it started.

Get that ball

His mouth hasn't shut since the game started.

The Sharks w/ Coach Vicki

The boys all had fun and were excited to be there.  I was really happy that they found them a coach that can teach them about the game.  She has played for a number of years and wanted to coach a team of kids.  She is going great.

Time to go home??

Soccer Season Starts....

Soccer season started a little later this year due to the heat and low numbers.  Saturday morning arrived with new uniforms, teams, and fields.  Excitement was in the air but there was a downside to our morning.  Dave had to work so we were on our own and both games started at the same time.  Standing between the fields I could easily see both games.

Reganne's team this year is the Sharks and a co-ed team.

Where did the ball go?

There is goes!!

Who wants it bad enough?

They played a good game and even better they had fun.  Reganne's verdict playing with boys a lot of fun.

Happy 6th Birthday!!!!

His day had finally arrived after a two week count down.  He woke up ready to celebrate.

A party and treats at A Child's World.
More to follow at kindergarten.

Birthday dinner at Chuck A Rama.
Loves the idea of being sung too.  However, the actual thing sent him under the table.

Friends Birthday Party
Run away balloons.....Who let them go?
That is what I get attaching them to a Captain America Shield.

Pinata time...Smack it!!!!

Lot's of candy and treats like a rain shower.
Everyone got a bag full.

Time for cake.
Wow Harmon's did an amazing job with the cake once again.
They were out of cake toppers and this is what they came up with.  Pretty cool stuff.

Let's open presents.

One spoiled little boy.
Spoiled with love and friends.

Be careful what you let your kids pray for because it may come to pass.  Ryder each night for a week asked for lots of presents and kids at his party.  We had over 25 people there and more presents than he can play with.  I am glad that we have 365 days until his next birthday.

Hopefully he will grasp the fact that his birthday is only one day.  Not multiple days.  We sure love this little boy and are really glad that he is part of our family smell and all.

Rodeo Weekend ...... Parade

Snuck up on us this year and we over scheduled ourselves so participating was unlikely.  What do you know the weather turned bad and we had rain very day.  Along with the rain came flash flood warnings across the county.  We decided to cancel our camping trip and stay out of the mud.

Rodeo parade here we come.....

It's hot and sunny.
The kids were complaining about being at the end.  There would be no candy.
We will have to wait and see.

There's Dacoda
The new school Crimson Ridge Elementary,

Where's the candy????

Finally candy, Frisbee, and free yogurt.
Too bad they only had  a coffee flavor left and that was melting. 

Any more???

We were all hot, sweaty, and hungry.  Time for dinner at the Pasta Factory with the Julie & Dacoda.

Odds & Ends

The rest of the afternoon passed in a blur running from one end of the parks to another.  Could we do it??

Chip & Dale
We haven't seen them before.

Cruella DeVille
The meanest Disney character in the park.  She is the only one I have seen that has made kids cry and shy away from her.  Ryder wouldn't go near her.

Parade time...Hot buns have a new meaning.

Pull Ryder!!!
No such luck the sword wouldn't budge.

A Small World Nightmare!!!!
The ride broke down before we could get off.
How many times can you hear this song before going crazy?

Look how strong we are!!!
Toon Town was fun to play in.
Maybe next time Donald, Mickey, and Minnie will be home.

World of Color and front row seats.

Wow!! what a day we are pooped and ready for bed.  We did a lot in such a short time, but everyone had a good time.  Let's make sure our next visit is cooler.  How about Christmas?