Waters Sports Center Update .....

In this issue we will answer the burning questions from last week.

First up was the final Wednesday night football game.  We arrived early a first this season.  The boys were ready to play.  

The sad news was they lost by a touchdown in the last minutes of play.  These sweet boys tried so hard to smile and shake hands with the other team.  The smiles soon turned genuine when they realized they got to keep their flags.  They loved playing and can't wait to play again next year.

Saturday dawned early taking Dave & Ryder to the airport so they could help Uncle Mike with his trailer.  Rylee was at a sleepover so Reganne and I were the only ones home.  Not for long it was volleyball time.

These smiles are the best when they are having fun.  Hopefully, they had fun since they didn't win either game.  They need to work on team work. 

YEAH!!! Rylee's team has a new coach and her name is.....Kennedy.  She is the older sister of a teammate and has played club ball until she hurt her knees.   Look at those smiles and feel that energy.  They won their first game!!!!!

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE WEATHER??????  It had changed from the time we started volleyball until now.  We had to make a pit stop at home for some warm clothes.  We were ready for two games this afternoon.

After two hours of cooler temperatures and some precipitation (Rain) and a lot of wind.  The games were over and the Geckos won both.  I was frozen the girls seem unaffected.  Rylee hid out in the van reading.   We survived and there were smiles all around.

Stay tuned for our next edition of Waters Sports Center.....Will the girls survive volleyball?  Will the weather be warmer for the final soccer game of the season?  Will Dad be able to make the games this week? 

Happy 49th Birthday!!!!!

That time of year again to celebrate Dave's birthday.  Ryder decided Dad needed a cake and not pie this year.  When asked Dave asked for Chocolate, Chocolate Cake.

And that is what he got.
A very rich chocolate chocolate cake.

How many candles????
Too many it was decided.

Birthday present from Reganne.
She loves her Dad and didn't want him to feel bad not getting any presents on his special day.
He got his present a week early when UPS delivered a cover for the motor home.  Next year I will make sure I have it delivered to work instead.

We hope that he had a great birthday.  Love you Dad.

Water's Sports Center Update.....

It's crazy having all the kids involved in sports.  However, it has been crazy this past week making it to all the games and supporting each one.  I take so many pictures at each game but they are all starting to look the same.  Here are a few highlights.

Football Semi Finals against the Chargers. They played them twice and lost both times.  Amazing to watch them play again and the score bounced back and forth.

We WON!!!!!
One point in the final seconds of play.

The Cowboys & coaches.

They are headed to the finals and hopefully make it to the championship game.

Next up Saturday Morning a new sport to our family.....Volleyball.  Both girls had a huge disadvantage I am their coach/team mom.  The Rec Center assured me that all I was required to do was help them rotate and cheer them on.  I can do that.

Reganne's Team.... Country Bears
All the girls are really young and playing for their first time.
Downside all the Mom's have played before, but couldn't coach for various reasons.
This however doesn't stop them from giving advice & directions.

Rylee's Team....The Hall of Famers
All the girls go to Rylee's school and love playing volleyball during PE.
They all know what they are doing and don't want to listen to a coach.

Saturday afternoon is reserved for Soccer.  The weather was great for an afternoon outdoors.

Developing a strong kick.
Don't get too close to the ball while she is kicking it.

Running back and forth.
The verdict the Goalie position today was boring.

A fun filled week of sports.  Stay tuned for our next edition of Water's Sports Center will the Cowboys make it to the championship game?  Will Lori last as a volleyball coach?  Will the Gecko's survive their doubleheader?

Fall Break 2014

We had so many ideas of how to spend the two days off.  All included spending time outdoors but we couldn't decide on any one idea.  The Wheelers invited us to spend a couple of days at a friends cabin in the mountains nearby.  It was  a beautiful place and full of activities for everyone to enjoy.  

Check out the long pants & jacket.

Guess who is driving? Rylee

My turn was Ryder's whine

Lunch time.

Sandwiches, chips, dill pickles, and orange soda.

We had a lot of fun and it made us all want a cabin just like this one.  Where did fall break go?  We didn't get enough time to do everything we wanted.  Maybe next weekend?

Surprise!!!! Little Mermaid

Keeping this secret was easier than I thought when everyone is running crazy it slipped through the cracks.  The girls were surprised because we left the game early and didn't head towards home.  Everyone made it just in time to get a quick dinner, find our seats, and get settled before the lights went down.  The stage started to flood......

Quick dinner

Is that water?

Scuttle & Rylee

Ursula & Rylee

It was a great play we all loved it.  Ryder fell asleep 3/4 of the way through.  He was pooped after football and so sad they lost their game.  My dad rubbed off on me I waited until the crowds thinned out time to go home.  The girls were anxious to get home, but traffic was still really backed up.  We put on a movie to wait out.  They didn't agree, but what choice did they have I had the keys.

It was a great night and I am glad we didn't miss this one despite the craziness surrounding us.

Football Playoffs

The season ended last week and surprise!!!! It was playoff time.  Who would have thought that flag football for 6-7 year olds would have playoffs for a championship game.  Surprise!!!! The cowboys were excited to keep playing.  It was a nice night for football.

Check out the action shots.....

Time to run since I wasn't prepared for the playoff season before it was too late.  I had scheduled other fun things so it was time to run.  The girls & I left on a mad dash......

Soccer Game .....

A quick trip across town to the soccer fields.  Surprise the Geckos were going to play the same team as last week.  The fields were full of kids playing, running, screaming, and just having fun.

Watching their team and cheering them on.

Playing Rover

Now playing Goalie

Gave up one Goal,
but blocked multiple balls coming towards her.

Another win for the Geckos.  They were hot, sweaty, and laughing all the way to the parking lot.  Now they have a week off much to their disappointment.