End of Soccer

This past weekend was Caiteyn's last soccer game. She had a great time playing, almost too much fun and forgot that she was actually playing a game some of the time, and they ended the season with a record of 8-0-2 (I know, her first time to ever play an organized sport and they didn't lose once, pretty deceiving. I hope she doesn't think that she will win EVERY single time!). Going into the season, I knew absolutely nothing about soccer (I still don't know a whole bunch!) but I do know that I enjoyed every minute of it, cheering our girls on and getting into the game. I'm not sure if Caiteyn will return to play next year, she really isn't aggressive enough and is sometimes afraid of the ball when it comes her way, but I'm so glad that we had the experience of AYSO this year. We had GREAT coaches and I know that made the season much more enjoyable...

Last halftime pep talk.

Receiving her trophy (that lights up too! How come we didn't have cool trophies like that when I was young?).

The Turquoise Tornadoes

Caiteyn and her AWESOME coaches, Coach Ray and Coach Brett.

Awards

Caiteyn has had a GREAT month at school! We received her report card and she had all Os (equivalent to As) and a G+ (same as a B+) which put her on the honor roll. A trimester awards ceremony was held and she received three awards. The look on her face when her name was called was priceless! She was very proud of herself, we were VERY proud of her as well, and she let everyone know it!

The following week she received a Student of the Month Award...again, her face was memorable. I am so proud of how well she has done in school and I hope that her love for school only continues to grow!

Her first of three awards.

Caiteyn's second award. Look at that smile!

The look I got as she walked up to receive her Student of the Month Award.

So proud and happy!

Founder's Day Parade

Caiteyn's dance studio was part of Rancho Cucamonga's Founder's Day Parade and the girls had so much fun dancing around in the streets. It was a beautiful day (we had been having some very warm weather) to sit back, relax and enjoy the parade.

Holly, Arianna, Shannon and Caiteyn before the parade started.

Dancing in the streets.

Studio Elite Dance Team

Arianna, Shannon, Cori, Caiteyn and Nia after the parade.

Halloween Fun

Halloween time was very busy for us. The girls went to several parties and enjoyed being able to wear their costumes more than once...

We were invited over to a friend's house for a cookie and cupcake decorating party and the girls loved all the frosting and sprinkles.

The kids decorating bags to take all their goodies home in.

There was also a TON of food and our hostess was so clever to make it all Halloween themed.

Eyeball eggs

Mini mummy pizzas (before)

Mini mummy pizzas (after)

Bread bones

Bug punch

Of course, Caiteyn and Carlie's favorite part was eating their decorated cookies and cupcakes. I think there was more frosting and sprinkles than there was cookie and cupcake...made my stomach ache just looking at their creations.

Halloween Night 2009