A little September magic

 This month has been a blast.  With school back in session, routines are returning, and every one is adjusting well.  Graham had a playgroup at his house with all of his neighborhood friends.  There are 8 boys, so I will only need to host one week every other month. But the catch is that it is a LOT of boys when it is your turn!  We did a little crafting for our turn.  It kept them busier than I thought it would.  They are all good boys.

September is Audrey's birthday. She celebrated with a chocolate cheesecake with her family, and a night of bubble balls with her friends.  It was a lot of fun to celebrate with her.  She is 14, and a very smart young lady.  We are blessed to have her.
  
 Kate's competition soccer team started in the highest division this year.  Since they were a new team, that meant being demolished in their first games, and it has been hard to see them be outplayed in every way.  Her coach has been great, giving them achievable goals, and we have seen the team growing and learning every game.  As a confidence booster, they did a tournament over Labor day weekend, playing lower division teams.  And, they came through well, getting their first wins and going on to win the tournament!  They tied the 2nd place team in regular tournament play and in the championship, beat the same team by about 4 - 0.  They did so well.  We are so proud of them.

Audrey and Kate, Chad and I all went to a BYU soccer game with Audrey's soccer team.  Then following that, we went to the BYU Football game versus Boise State.  What a fun night!  Here is Audrey's team down by the field at the soccer game.

We have watched and cheered hard for three kids at their own soccer games, and we have cheered for Carson at his cross country meets this September.  What a fun month.  We are in the groove and loving school and fall sports.