Lauren's Soccer Games

Lauren played both games sick, she has had a cold for the last week but insisted on playing. The first game first half she looked really good. She managed to move the ball with ease and swiftly to her forwards. She even made a good midfield attempt on goal. The second half you could tell that she was out of energy. She willingly would come out, just not like her. It was a good passing game, they were ahead 3-2 at half, final score was tied 4-4. The other team got lucky:(

The second game against the Goal Girls was played with skill, a nice change. Last week when we played against them it was more of a hockey match. The girls worked hard however it was their second game and they appeared tired.

Marching Band Jr Daffodil Parade

The girls wet, cold, and smiling after marching in the Jr. Daffodil Parade. It was down pouring the entire time, not one kid wore the clear poncho. Being the wonderful parents we went to breakfast on the parade line only jumping into the crowd at the last minute. We should get points for going, I didn't see many parents there.

Hard to see on this pic but Lauren is the one looking back at us. It was hard to find her in the sea of blue middle schoolers. This is her first event in Marching band and the teacher scattered the flutes through out the group. Shocking we found her because she was the tallest girl.

Hollie very easy to find, bright red hair helps. We could hear her band coming from quite a ways away, they have been together for awhile. They play loud, clear, and beautifully. As soon as we saw both girls we took off to pick them up and to get warm.

Hollies Golf Game March 26th

Hollie had a good golf game today, she was so happy. This game was out in Spanaway at the Classic Golf Club, 90% of the holes were par 4/5's. Hollie shot a 74 for 9 holes and said she scored higher than most of the guys. She and her teammates on the bus ride home were comparing scores and enjoying each other. I am sooo happy that she feels like she belongs to this group.

My Top 20

My Friend asked everyone what there Top 20 Things to Try would be? Heres mine......

1. Dance ( start back with Ballet, hip hop, tap, ballroom)
2. Piano, over the last five years I have wanted to be able to play.
3. Back Pack in the Pacific NW, right now I am in love with Lake Mowich
4. Take the Girls to My favorite Musicals
5. Run 13 miles, inspired by the Biggest Loser
6. Speak Spanish and Russian
7. Drive coastal hwy in my BMW Convertible
8. Learn to make Quilts, I have had this Christmas fabric for about six years.
9. Travel to Hawaii, France, Italy, Greece, and Washington D.C.
10. Play Soccer with a beginner team
11. Participate in the Courage Classic
12. Get my Masters Degree
13. Have another baby? ( Thom and I keep going back and forth on this)
14. Travel Nursing after the kids leave first stop to live in New York for six months
15. Go to a third world country to help out building or nursing
16. Get the house together, paint, drapes, and yard
17. Go to a Superbowl
18. Enjoy the kids, I love watching them make their decisions about life
19. Get a massage
20. Enjoy each quality of my friends and family

Lauren's Big News

Lauren made the SLMS Marching band! They had to learn the music and tryout for a position. This is above her regular classes. So now both girls will be Marching at the end of this month in the Jr. Daffodil Parade. We are very proud!

Hollie's First Golf Game

It can be tough to play golf in the Pacific Northwest, yet Hollie continued to smile throughout her first golf game with her school team. The biggest lesson we learned was that it is important to wear proper golf shoes. Poor Hollie slipped down the side of the first green and was muddy for the entire 9 holes. But she still had fun with her team. On the 4th hole, she almost hit a birdie. Well, actually it was a duck on the green. The whole game lasted over 3 hours, when it should've taken less than 2. So the coach of Hollie's team taught the girls an important lesson, be ready to play your ball immediately. Next game, I'm sure that we will be better prepared for the weather.

First boy "stuff"

Hollie has been talking about a boy named Brian for a few months now. She can not ask him out since he has dated another friend of hers in the past. However there is another boy who has asked her out once before but this last Monday she turned the table. She and a friend Kelsy decided to get Dillan to ask her to the dance. They sat next to him at school and started talking about how Hollie would love to go to the dance with someone. Well he asked her to the after school dance Friday March 20th. Unfortunately it did not work out he had an "F" in a class so his parents said no to the dance. Hollie went anyways but said it was not fun. Secretly I wouldn't mind if she waited a little longer to date. I think she is too precious and it would take a special, special boy to win my approval.