Soccer for Eli

Elijah got off to a slow start last weekend not really sure what to expect in his first game. Yesterday he played much better and wasn't so nervous and ended up scoring 8 goals.  Here are some pictures from his game. Ella was there to cheer him on and tried taking some pictures for me.

Go Purple Blast!

Ella posing for the camera

getting ready to score

 score!

 water break

first sports interview

watching the game with his teamates

They won! I only saw Eli smile once during the game, he is all buisness

Video of one of his goals

Color Vibe

I did the color vibe race with my good friend Stephanie and had a blast! Next year I am going to add a lot more color.

Family

 

Chris' sister Chelsea and her fiance Matt, were in Trail for a short time before leaving for the Czech Republic were Matt is playing hockey this season. Here are some family pictures we attempted to capture.

Our kids and Chris' brother Ashton

 

 

The siblings and their better halves

 

 

Chris, Chelsea, Ashton with their dad Wayne

 

Chris, Ashton and Chelsea with their grandfather Dee

 

Ashton and his girlfriend Jessica with the kids

 

Siblings

First Day of School 9-4-2012

I was able to send all the kids off to school today which I love doing. Elijah was the only one not excited for school this morning so I didn't get a morning picture, but convinced him to take one with Ella after school which is why he isn't wearing a shirt.



Christina Lake Camping

We went camping at Christina lake this weekend to watch Chris play in the Grand Forks International baseball tournament. We had a great time, watching the games, playing at the camp site and just relaxing with friends around the camp fire hearing stories and having fun!!

 

 

 

  play area for the kids at the GFI

 

 

 team warming up for their first game

 

 

 mascots

 

 

 arts and crafts to keep the kids entertained

 

 

 wasn't too excited to see these webs all along the road leading to camp

 

Eli's first time sleeping in the tent

 

 

ella found a way to get around the campground with a friend

campsite

 

 

boys found a caterpillar

cliff jumping

cascade cove at the camp site

 

last game, it was pretty late so the kids didn't last long

 

The team ended up getting fifth place in the tournament, but we had a great weekened!

Princess

I love the fact the Ella loves to be a girly girl, but is tough as nails when whe wants to be. She can thank her two oldeer brothers for that when she gets older. This skirt is her latest favorite dress item, she saw it at the store and that is all she could talk about!

 

 

 

 

Brothers and Sisters

These two are so cute together and love each so much. I love how close they are and how much they like to play together. Ella adores him and misses Eli anytime he is gone. I am going to miss seeing them as much as I usually get to once I start work.

Lake

castle

My good friend Meg invited us to the lake the other day and we had a great time! Here are some pictures from our day...we even saw a castle in the woods. Pretty cool!

New Journey

It has been a pretty crappy couple of weeks for me playing the waiting game of finding a job. I hate every summer knowing that I have to reapply for jobs, and the uncertainty of what lies ahead. It stresses me out waiting and wondering about what is going to happen.

I have been working in the Mead School District for the past 4 years and it finally came to an end this summer which was bittersweet because they had become a second family to me, and I was really hurt not to be asked back this year. Fortunately for me I found another school district that wanted to hire  me and I am getting ready to start a new adventure in my life.

I am really going to miss my team at Meadow Ridge and coaching all the kids that I have grown so close with, but I'm excited to try something new.

Goodbye Meadow Ridge....