End of season for the Heatwave!

Deacon and Cavin both finished of their Heatwave soccer seasons strong. Both boys did well in the tournament and made it to the championship game. 

Cavins team was seeded lower, but did well. He had to play goalie for all the Saturday games because their goalie is not good, but he did a great job. He scored two goals in the first tournament game that led them to the games on Saturday. He played goalie from then on out and had to be the goalie during the shootout as the game was tied. He scored his goal and then stopped enough for him to win the championship. It was fun to watch and I was proud of him! He came into a team he didn't know anyone and ended up being the captain and leading them to victory! He has a really strong leg and really just wanted to play for fun instead of all the pressure of the high school team. 

Deacons team was seeded # 1 of 10 teams and they played well. The championship game had some iffy calls and so they also ended in a tie and had to do a shootout. Unfortunately, we are not as lucky in shootouts and even though Deacon made his shot, they ended up coming in 2nd place. He was a little sad as they definitely should have won, but I think he still really had a good season. 

Ragnar has been coaching him for a while and Deacon really loves having his dad be his coach! 

They had a great group boys on the team. I am grateful for their positive experiences and I really love watching them play soccer each week! 

Ella is 19!

Ella was able to be home for her 19th birthday and we got to celebrate with her and I was even able to take the day off. 

She went for a birthday walk with me and then had her birthday donut! 

My mom and sister came over and we went and got a pedicure and went to dinner. 

It was a simple day, but we had a nice time watching a movie, shopping, and hanging out. We enjoy having her home! She is pretty independent and happy on her own. She still reads any chance she can. She still loves the color black but also blue. Her voice has really developed, so I love listening to her sing. Her voice has gotten a lot stronger. She is excited about her mission in a couple weeks and has been preparing. We are sad we wont be with her on her next birthday but have been grateful to be with her now! 

A Visit from Daphne!

Daphne came to visit us in Texas and was very kind to bring Ellas stuff from college home to Texas. She made the long drive and we got to visit for a few days! She first got to see Cavin's Spring Football game and see him kicking. Then we went to a late dinner together. 

We also got to go to the temple together which was nice. 

She took Channing overnight for a sleepover which Channing always loves. We had a nice time sweating and chatting together while the dogs played. I'm grateful she took her time to come visit and hang out with the kids. We all enjoy having her around. 

We sure miss when she lived closer! 

Channing's Maroon and White Ball

Channing went with several of her friends to her last Timberwood middle school dance. She got dressed up and her friends and her took pictures, ate dinner, and danced the night away! 

She looked beautifuł! 

She has a great group of school friends. 

A great group of Christian girls wanted to make a cross. 

She had a fun time and I'm glad she got to go have fun with her friends.

Channing is 14!

Channing loves her birthday and her excitement makes them fun for everyone! It fell on a school day, so it wasn't super exciting, but she made the most of it with her friends. She woke up and had her donut!

She loves smoothie king so her dad treated her before school. I love how she is confident in herself and was happy to wear a birthday crown and be celebrated! 

We ate a quick dinner together and had dessert before she went to her church activities for the evening.

She is a very mature 14 year old. She is very kind and empathetic to others. She loves to be around friends and be social. She is always up for a party! She loves music and singing. She is happy to put middle school past her and move on to high school. She loves to please people and help others out. She is always trying to help me or do my hair or makeup. She loves fashion and makeup and all things girly. She enjoys kids and babysitting. She loves the color pink and hot Cheetos or most any chips. She puts salt on everything and would always choose a salty snack over a sweet one. She loves to write notes and think about others. I sure love having her as our daughter! 

Tipis on the Guadalupe River!

We got to spend Easter weekend with our friends in New Braunfels at the tipis on the Guadalupe river. We did this a few years ago and really enjoyed it so we went again. 

We had a tipi in the corner this time and the weather was nice. 

We went with the Browns, Hafens, Whartons, Mackays, Thomas', Armendariz, and Hatches. 

I have a great group of women to hang out with! 

We made smores and talked by the fire! 

One afternoon we went cliff jumping and it was a lot of fun! All the kids and I jumped! 

They played versions of volleyball and other fun games together. 

They also got to kayak and play in the river. 

I am grateful for good friends and wonderful families we get to associate with! 

We had a great weekend and I am grateful for fun getaways!