Sports Week 5

Week 5 was a tough week for our athletes! Edgewood played Bel Air on Monday, still on the crappy practice field. None of us enjoy playing Bel Air - they're a bunch of arrogant, snobby girls and their parents are even worse. We played better, faster, and stronger than them but could not score which is obviously a huge problem in the game of soccer.

Savannah played tough!

Double trouble!

She had a couple shots on goal...

but none of our shots made it in. We ended up losing 2-0 which is so irritating, even more so because it's Bel Air. Ugh! The only player we like on Bel Air - Lauren from Savannah's Northern Elite days.  Adore her and was truly happy for her because she scored her first goal of the season.

Sav and Lex...

and another of Savannah's fans, Melissa.

Wednesday we headed up to play a truly tough team, Harford Tech. The good thing about this game is catching up with these two ladies, Michelle and Diane.

We had such a great game and played super tough! We dominated most of the game but, once again, struggled to score.

At the end of regulation, it was tied 0-0. A few minutes into overtime it happened - in some miraculous way Savannah was in front of the goal, the goalie was out of place, and Savannah had a wide open net in front of her. A small tap on the ball and we win. Unfortunately she went in a little too strong due to her excitement and the ball went up and over the net. The next two pictures hurt my heart every time I look at them. They show the pure agony that can come in sports.

The good thing is, although we didn't win, we didn't lose either. Tied 0-0.
Thursday we were back up at Harford Tech for Xander's football game. Lookin' tough while waiting to get on the bus.

Another beautiful night for some football!

Apparently there had been some trash talking on social media between the two teams so there was definitely some excitement in the air. Both teams were undefeated at this point and the tension was mounting throughout the game as both teams struggled to score. Xander only got in for a couple plays during the game which was a bummer. We were up 12-9 with about 12 seconds left in the game and Harford Tech had possession on their 15 yard line. Last play of the game they toss it to one of their guys but we have a defender coming right up for the tackle...and then he slipped. Their player ran right into the end zone for the score, handing us the 16-12 defeat. Our guys were so bummed and some of them acted quite ridiculous which thoroughly embarrassed us parents. But Coach Caleb told them to hold their heads high and gave them a great pep talk after the game.

Noah's turn on Saturday. They played at Perry Hall and Noah got to be a captain!

Another tough game for us though we are getting better each time we play.

Another loss for us and I had lost track of the other team's touchdowns but we scored a touchdown. Yay!!

September

September was exhausting! Both my high schoolers have seminary, school, and a sport, plus Savannah works. That kind of schedule would wear anybody out!

Noah is always creating something!

This kid loves being a knight!

I got to catch up with an old friend over lunch.

A young men activity where we were supposed to be watching two of our young men play in their high school soccer game. The leaders decided to watch their phones instead, ha ha!

They're not the only ones spending time on their phones...

A little bit of nature...

and Mother Nature. What beautiful September skies!

I can't help it, I love taking pictures of the sky!

We've still got our Princess, who I adore.

And Cleo, who everyone else adores.

And I love to annoy her, ha ha. She wasn't too pleased that I had jumped on her.

Those back legs kill me!

She has a pretty cush life...

until we decide to get creative.

Seminary in September

I was so excited to be back at seminary, especially since we would be studying the Gospels for the fall semester. Being able to spend each morning with these amazing teenagers, studying the scriptures and discussing gospel truths, principles, and doctrines is one of the greatest blessings of my life!
One morning Jared Hardy, a graduated seminary student, channeled his own inner wise man and visited our class bearing delicious gifts!

The kids always appreciate donuts!

Or any tasty treat! Sister Wine sent in her famous chocolate chip pumpkin bread one morning. We are definitely spoiled!

Group work...

hall work...

and gym work. The kids worked through several stations to help them grow in wisdom and stature, just like our Savior.

We participated in a service project! The kids got to write their testimony or a favorite quote or scripture on a piece of paper and place it in a tie that would be given to the wonderful people in Felix's mission in Africa!

A "getting to know John the Baptist" breakfast. Three different flavors to choose from!

More than half the class was brave enough to try the locusts.

Everett's face was priceless! Obviously he was not a fan but several of the kids said they just tasted like chips.

Working in groups to find out more about the Sanhedrin, Pharisees, and Saducees.

And I'm discovering that having a bunch of freshmen boys might be a little more challenging...

We all live for those Friday breakfasts!

I couldn't believe how big the donuts were!!! I told Spencer to hold one up by his head because they were almost as big!