Bad start...great finish

The first soccer games of the season were today. The boy's team had a great showing. He had two goals and was extremely proud of himself. Several of his teammates had goals as well. They were so proud of themselves. Proud and wet. Yes, about 5 minutes before game time, raindrops were fallin' on our heads. This then turned into a nice steady rain. After the game was over, we made our way to the car to get S's cleats and begin her game...and then it happened. They closed the fields. Drama commenced. The girls were heartbroken that they would not be playing and so they got angry. VERY angry.

Saving the day was necessary, so we cleaned up and went to the Soccer Post. The girls purchased their new, fancy backpacks. We then went to pick up their new bikes, which certainly buoyed their spirits. The thought of family biking trips is so exciting!

Upon returning home, S and I went to finishing up a birthday present for her friend, D. His party was this evening and she wanted to make sure his gift was really unique...he has been her good buddy for several years. Being a fellow soccer enthusiast, she wanted to have that as a theme but was unsure of what to get him. When all else fails, cash is universal. Wanting to make it different, we looked at dollar folding sites and were struck with a great idea. After a good two hours of work, this is what she came up with:



These are dollars folded to look like jerseys and decorated with the emblems from English Premier League teams. I must say, he was thrilled and S was beaming! After three hours of soccer, pizza, cake presents, taking care of a heartsick friend and playing with puppies, she came away saying it was one of the best days of her life.

Grace was given a doodle book that she loves and fills in things all the time. I love that it challenges her to think creatively. This is my favorite one, the cut-off caption reads, "What are they saying?". She filled in the conversation bubbles instead of drawing this one. I love it:



I am blessed with exciting starts, hard lessons and beautifully salvaged days. We are so wonderfully blessed!

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