September Odds & Ends

I have been trying to clean up all my pictures and move them over to Google Photos for another backup and to post to this blog.  During the process I lost a few pictures when I was blogging but they magically reappeared during the syncing process.

Stem Day inspiration
Made his own game from toilet paper rolls & tape.

Primary class 

Making a model of the temple

(Thanks Sis Stum for sharing the picture)

Dave's last dry picture of the night.
(Zach's Dad beat Ryder to the punch and pushed Dave into the water)

Reganne pushed Ryder in
after he got her wet over by the hot tub.

Accidental Selfie @ work.
Trying to get the camera to work
while helping out with another phone.

September ended and we are worn out.  Hopefully, October will be a little slower.  I am not counting on it since Halloween is always busy.

Soccer Game vs The Rebels

Just when I was getting used to Wednesday Soccer game they throw us a curve with a Saturday game.  This game was closer to home at the Little Valley Fields and against a new team The Rebels.  This is also the first game our girls have worn the red uniform and it looks great.  I think this is one of the best soccer uniforms I have seen.

The Rebels are from Parawon and they were ready to play.  Reganne started off the first half with as left defender and the whistle blew.  

Guarding the goal

Second half brought a change in position to Forward.  She had the look of terror in her eyes but didn't give into that fear.  She ran out and started to play.

Play she did!!!!
She not only assisted in a couple of goals.
She scored one herself!!!!

 The game ended with a score of 8 to 1.  Once again our coach asked the girls to work on their skills instead of running up the score.  The Rebels were able to score their first goal of the season.

I could hardly wait for the game to end and give Reganne a high five for her goal.  She however wasn't impressed by scoring.  Instead she was overwhelmed by the forward position.  I did give her a hug and told her she did an amazing job.  Where did she learn the fancy footwork??  "I remembered it from my Rage practices"

Next week will bring a couple more games and maybe being in the forward position again.

Ryder's Friend Birthday Party

Ryder waited so patiently for his friends birthday party and the day finally arrived.  His friends came full of energy and ready to get the party started.  Pizza & cake first and then off to Fiesta Fun to run all that sugar off.

Chocolate ooey, gooeyness
The pizza disappeared to quickly for a picture.

Waiting for their game of
laser tag.

The results....Ryder 1st place

Jace

Miniature Golf
To much cake & pizza made these boys crazy.
The course was pretty full with dates old & young.
Then these crazy boys a fun mixture. 

Jace getting his Halloween on.

Ryder

Jacob
He looks dangerous

Pre Halloween Pictures

Jacob will make a good actor someday.

All Done!!!!
Jace, Corbin, Jacob, and Ryder
They had a great time.
(Can we come back next week?)

Presents

We played really late and I left the presents home.  He was able to unwrap them when we got home but all his friends had left.  He was a little sad not being able to spend more time with his friends.  We can officially close this birthday party.

Thank goodness we have another 350 days before his birthday comes again.

DHHS Homecoming Dance

Rylee was invited to the DHHS Homecoming Dance with her good friend Maklain.  He did make her sweat a little by not asking her right way.  Anticipation in some cases makes you crazy.

It was late and the doorbell rang....

Everyone ran to the door....
Dirty glass (note to me to clean it)

Yummy!!!
She of course said yes.

WOW!!! She is beautiful.
When did she get so grown up.

Her crew
She looked amazing and made new friends along the way.

Cute couple
They both look really nervous.
This is both of their first dates.

Riding in the Nova
I wasn't allowed to go with them,
No pictures!!!!

Double rainbow...
Good luck??

They had a fun time spending the day at Fiesta Fun, lunch at Dairy Queen, dinner at Texas Roadhouse, and finally the dance.  He splurged for an Uber to bring them home so no late night driving for me.

Next school dance is girls choice but not until November.  She had better get earning some money to pay for all the fun stuff she wants to do. 

Swiss Days Performance

SRIS Performance Choir as performing at Swiss Days in Santa Clara.  We had a few minor adjustments to make in our after school schedules with the divide and conquer attitude.  Dave made it to her concert, Reganne hitched a ride with a friend, and I took Ryder to swim team. The traffic was horrible and I was able to hear them sing over the phone.  Dave even supplied pictures so I wasn't completely left out.

Getting ready

Friends are where its at.
Reganne & Kiah Matthews

It was a short performance but worth it.  She is now down to only 10 pages on her required trimester report.  Everyone had a good evening and what a great way to start the weekend.

Wednesday Soccer Night...Rage

We have traded in Saturday soccer for Wednesday night soccer game.  We headed over to Sullivan Soccer Park to play against Reganne's old club Rage.  It was time to play ball and have some fun along the way.  Rage has new coaches and a lot of new girls.  This could be anyone's game go Liverpool.  Reganne was going to play Right Defender a new position for her.  

Game Face

Come and get me!!!

Working hard

It was a hard game with everyone having to play 110% at all times.  The game ended in a tie 3 to 3.  Each girl worked really hard and worked even better together.  Reganne wasn't sure about her position but she hung in there and followed what the other defenders were doing.  She even added in some fancy footwork she remember from last year.

Time for some chocolate milk, a shower, and a lot of sleep.

Happy 10th Birthday!!!

Ryder is finally double digits by reaching the magic age of 10 years old.  He hadn't noticed the mile stone until visiting with family and they told him how important this birthday was.  He woke up excited to get the day going and eager to celebrate with everyone.

He wanted to eat dinner out at Poncho & Lefties for their birthday treat of fried ice cream.  

Singing

All smiles , big hat, and
yummy treat.

Presents
Can I get started

So many great presents
Hopefully, his thank you hugs and
smiles were enough.

We sure love this little boy and are so proud of him and all he does for us.  He loves to try new things and constantly learning and sharing with anyone who will listen.  We wish for him another year full of adventures and learning.