Friendlies Soccer Tournament Day 2

Saturday morning at the fields it's warmer than last night but I still needed a jacket.  We were playing another local team the CIMA 05 Girls.  Wait a minute!!! The girls on the other team looked familiar former teammates from Rage.  This was going to be a fun morning.

Role reversal
Cheyanna playing defense & Reganne
playing offense.

Playing full throttle

We had a minor problem with the refs.  He decided to let them keep playing instead of calling the game.  We won the game without much problem.  We have on 40 minutes before the next game starts.  Reganne is starving!!!!  Time to lunch at Jimmy Johns on the run.  We made it back with a few minutes to spare.

Game 2 against Copper Mountain (Salt Lake) this game was going to be a little rough for us.  We haven't had much rest time and these girls were ready to play.

Right wing again.

Running  all over the field

More Running

We played hard and came out on top once again.  This was a fun set of games to play.  We went through most of the seasons in 3 games.  Game one winter, Game 2 fall, and Game 3 summer.  Who would believe that it was December and we are running around in shirt sleeves and a touch of sunburn.  Time to have some fun this afternoon.

Friendlies Soccer Tournament

Reganne's team was ready for another fun filled weekend of soccer.  They were participating in the Friendlies Tournament @ Little Valley.  This could be a fun one to play on our home turf and only minutes from home.  However, the we are hoping for nice weather.  Our first game was at 7:30 which means playing under the bright lights against the 05 Liverpool Team.   

Schedule

Friendlies Greeting
Our coaches splitting up
due to they coach both teams.

Reganne playing Right Wing again

Game Face
and full game mode

We won the first game with 3 to 2.  The girls played hard and had fun playing against these girls.  It was also really cold.  I was given the suggestion of bringing a sleeping bag for warmth.  Ryder laughed at me and told me that I looked real funny.  He refused to use the one I brought for him.  One hour later I was still toasty warm and glad for the helpful hint.  Ryder however was pretty frozen and ready to go home.

Time to head home and get rested up for tomorrow's 2 games.

Wrapping Up November

As we get ready to step into December I found these quick snap shots of quick moments that deserve to be seen.

Perfect place to read.
On the heat vent and the Christmas Tree Lights.
Makes everyone smile.

Shivering Reganne
and the Cedar City Temple

Finally larger tomatoes
So sad they didn't ripen.  Better luck next year.

The Beehives @ Cedar City Temple
These girls are amazing.  They all get along
and are truly friends.

Ryder writing this special message
to Rylee who is going through a
rough patch.

It has been a busy month and another one is getting ready to start.  It's time to pause and give thanks for all blessings we have been given.  I hope that the next month will be filled with new memories, service, kindness, and of course fun.

Dixie Power Tree Lighting

One more night and one more tree lighting ceremony.  Two years ago was the last one due to construction last year.  Little Valley Choir including Reganne sang at that one  This year it's Crimson Views turn to enjoy.  It sure is getting dark earlier each day.  Tonight it seems really dark with the street lights turned down low to set the mood.  Dixie Power was serving doughnuts & hot chocolate which really hit the spot.

Time for the program to start...

Kids singing at the top of their lungs.

Flipping the switch..
Can you see Santa climbing the pole?

A few more songs.
Ending with Santa's Coming to Town

Ryder & Jace
Finding Santa and his treats.

It's not as cold tonight but could enough to want to snuggle up in a blanket and drink more hot chocolate.

St George City Tree Lighting

The Christmas Season is starting off with a bang.  St George City was the 2nd place to turn on their lights.  The temple always goes first on the Friday after Thanksgiving.  Reganne's choir was scheduled to perform.  Get there by 6:45 and find us by the cement stairs.  We arrived by 6:50 and nobody was by the stairs.  The one and only stage was setup by the river and archway.  The program was running a little behind.   7:15 they were on stage and ready to sing.

Do they look cold?

If they aren't the audience sure was.

All of a sudden a gust of wind came rolling through and the music stopped.  However, the kids didn't stop singing.  They sounded amazing and loud enough to hear.  Their choir director has planned more performances in the next couple of weeks.  The kids are good sports and follow all his instructions.

I think it's time to for some hot chocolate or some hot soup.

Happy Thanksgiving...

Everyone was looking forward to sleeping in for Thanksgiving.  However, the dogs had other ideas and got me up for a quick bathroom run.  Time to dig into the Black Friday Ads and see what I could find for gifts this year.

Nice, quiet, and only 9:00

By 9:15 Ryder was writing his list.

Everyone was soon up running around.  Dave & Ryder decorating outside, Rylee more sleeping, and Reganne watch BTS on YouTube.

Time to eat with the Wheeler Family.  This is Reganne's least favorite holiday.  Why you may ask?? She hates all the food that is prepared.  There is nothing good to eat!!!!  What do you want to eat? 

Hot Dogs!!!

Everyone ate, played, watched movies, and even snuck out for some after dinner shopping.  It was a great day.

Ryder's First attempt!!!

Dave and the kids did a little Black  Friday Shopping and it was now time to decorate the tree.  The girls had other things to do so they left it up to Ryder.  He was determined to get it done his way.  His first attempt left the house pretty trashed.  Reganne & her friends helped him out now if only they would do the rest of the house.  I can get that done over the next couple of days.  Christmas isn't too far away.

Cedar City Temple Open House

We needed a family adventure for the weekend. It was the last weekend of the Cedar City Open House and we didn't have tickets.  Should we go early, brave the crowds, and try the standby line?  

YES!!!!  It meant getting up early on a sleep in day.  Let's give it a shot.  We were up, dressed, and off by 8:30.  The lines were really small and we even found a close parking spot.  Only 15 minutes waiting outside before we entered the warm tent to watch the temple movie.

The lines were getting longer
each minute

Beautiful but cold morning 

We all made it!!!!

Love these kids
Thank you for giving up your sleep
for our adventure.

Amazing View

Our cute young women were able to attend
earlier in the week.

Everyone was starving and cold.  Let's head to Denny's for breakfast.  Who knew that Denny's could run out of pancakes and no longer serve cheese quesadillas.  We filled our stomachs, our hearts were full, and we headed home.  I love these quick family adventures.  Time to plan some more.