Soccer

We survived another soccer season!  It's such a crazy time of year - going from the kids & I being off to being so busy with back-to-school/work, homework (Cameron's 5th grade homework is approx. 90 min a night) and soccer season.  We have 4 games and 2 practices a week which is a lot!  It's all so worth it though.  Both boys had a great season.

Cooper's team was undefeated the entire season including the Harvest Cup which is the tournament at the end of the season.  Cooper is an amazing soccer player.  He scored several (he thinks at least 8) goals over the season and often had the coach asking us "what'd you feed this kid?"

Here is Cooper getting busy on the field.  I think the kid behind him should for sure take ballet class if he doesn't already!

 Cameron got "drafted" by a different team this year.  We were kind-of taken back at first because he has had the same coaches for several years as well as the same kids on his team.  We then realized it was a good thing to get a new coaching perspective and to play with new kids.  He embraced it.  He scored a few goals over the season and played great as a mid-fielder.  His team did great - this picture below is them celebrating their 2nd place regular season standing.  Cameron is standing in front of the coach.

 Now this was some celebrating ...Cameron's team beat out an undefeated team to take 1st in the Harvest Cup.  It was a huge upset and even the other teams were celebrating for Cameron's team. You can see how stoked they were!

 Cameron with his swag.  2nd in the season, 1st in the tournement

Cameron's team celebrating the win.  He is back row 2nd from the left.

Here we are on the way to the Harvest Cup.  Cooper likes to bring some intimidation!

 Cooper & his trophy. Undefeated!

So now what are we going to do with all of our spare time?  Must be time to go riding.

Random

Eddie, Billy & I went to a wedding a couple of weekends ago.  It was a "no kids allowed" affair so we had a grown up day!  We had a bunch of fun (but ugh had a headache the next day)!

 Random shot of this blimp flying overhead.  I guess it was on it's final mission but don't know many details.  I do remember my mom, dad & sister going on a blimp ride when I was a tiny thing.  Apparently too tiny to go with them because I got left at my great-grandma's house!

Hanging with Carol

 What a great shot of the bay.  We were on our way to meet my step-mom Carol in the city for the day. She lives in Florida and was on a long layover on her way to Korea so we got to spend the day with her!  We had a great brunch at the Cliff House.  If any of you are looking for a place to eat in the city this is a great spot.  It has beautiful views of the ocean and as long as you eat at the Bistro the prices are reasonable.  The even have a fun gift shop for your collectables.

 Here is the gang (minus Eddie who was our camera man) - even my sister's husband made it down - that was a miracle!
Oh...there he is.  Eddie, Carol & the boys outside the Cliff House.

 Carol, Becky & I

 Here we are leaving the zoo.  What a place that is.  Maybe I'll post a few shots from there it was pretty impressive-but for now this was us after a great day.  I think Cooper was mad at me for not buying cotton candy!

It was so nice getting to see you Carol!  Can't wait for next time.