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.

Hanging Out with Family

After a busy week Brandon & Kim's family was in town with all their family for a vacation.  They are true to their last name Water is always involved.  They had a busy week at Sand Hollow Reservoir and a swimming pool in the back yard of the house they were staying in. 

We were ready to relax and visit with them.  It was great to visit with Nate, Trevor & Sara, Mitchell, and Zach & Bree.  Plus getting to know Zach's family that came along.

It was time to swim and soon all the boys migrated to the water and soon competing on who could swim the farthest under water without taking a breath.  There must always be a competition when they get together.

Dave gave in or rather pushed into playing.

Splashing

Reganne running way
Ryder splashed her good from the hot tub.

Love the sunsets at the end of summer.

Champion was  Zach

The kids getting involved
in the contest.

Dave getting in fully clothed

The pictures are a little backwards but everyone had such a great time.  It was great visiting, sharing, and eating yummy food.

We headed home wet, tired, and full of smiles.

We Are Back.....Pack Meeting

September's Pack Meeting was full of crazy boys with new leadership.  It was also Ryder's time to receive his Bear Badge.  He worked so hard working towards this badge along with help from a group of den leaders.  First off was a birthday cheer then followed up with the awards ceremony. 

Their birthdays are September 17 & 18th
but born under and hour from each other.

Flag Ceremony

The Bear Den was in charge of flag ceremony which required help from all the boys.  The flag is not only taller than them but heavier than they were expecting.

Ryder received his bear without any pictures being taken.  The boys are always eager to advance so he is now off to Webelos next week.  

We are so proud of him and all his hard work and hope he continues on the same way.

SRIS Concert Choir....First Performance

A quick change was required before attending the concert.  We made it with minutes to spare maybe even a little sweaty.  The kids weren't to sure if they were ready to perform but were willing to give it a try.  Performing means 10 pages knocked off the trimester report.  

Waiting their turn
There were more performers than we realized.

First song with Sunset Elementary Choir

Close up shot

They sounded pretty good for only 3 weeks of work.  Their new choir teacher  is also a performer and wants to share the experience with the class.  It is a performance choir so they need to perform.  I love his attitude and hopefully the kids enjoy the opportunities they have this year.  

It's now almost 8:30 and we haven't ate dinner or even been home.  Thanks Dave & Ryder for bringing Wendy's home afterwards.

Soccer Night vs Guerrero FC

This soccer season is a lot different for us.  Only 2 games on Saturday which means evening games after work & school.  This is going to be a challenge with Dave working across town and swim team is in the opposite direction.  We have finally hit the divide and conquer stage and I am getting really good at driving in circles.

Game time at  Little Valley Soccer Park it was still really warm.  The girls were ready to play after having a week off.  Reganne was going to play Left Defender as she watches and learns from the other girls. 

Protecting the goal
Getting into the groove.

Send the ball my way!!!

Good throw in

And another one

Half time score was 12 to 0 it was going to be a long 2nd half.   The whistle blew and everyone started counting we only had 8 girls our on the field.  Coach decided not to run the score up and let the girls work on their skills but not shooting was allowed.

The final score was 12 to 1.  Everyone worked so hard and worked together like a team.  To bad we could stay and enjoy the hanging out with the girls.  We needed to head across town for Reganne's choir concert at Centennial Park.  Dave headed off to pick Ryder up and we would meet in the middle.