And so it begins.........

We signed up Taylor for AYSO soccer over the weekend.   This is competition soccer and is spring and fall.  This week, Taylor went to Dance Camps with the hopes of trying out and making the Elite Team.  Well the cuts were last night and..........she made it!  Unfortunately, now dance will be two nights a week and cost A LOT more. 

Donations will be accepted for the "Taylor is now an Elite dancer and needs lots of money" fund. ;)

I biked 'round the corner.....

...and what did I see?  3 Deer standing in the street in front of me.

I was able to get within 10 feet of one of the deer, when the deodorant commercial of the rabid deer flashed in my mind.  However, it ran off with the other two deer.  It was pretty neat to see them that close.  Also saw a couple of roadrunners (real ones, not the baseball team) and as always, at least 20 rabbits.

 However, all is not well on the bike trail.  After two months of the trails finally being open and all the bridges being rebuilt, St. George has closed over a mile of trail that leads to the trailhead park!  Well, I guess I should be thankful for the 2 months, but it would be really nice to be able to use the trails instead of getting run over on the street.  I am going to complain to the city.

Happy Mother's Day!

I hope all the mothers I know are having a terrific day, and most especially my mom! I am never very good at expressing my deep appreciation for those I love, but I am and always have been so grateful for my mom's love and support.  Thanks Mom! You're the best!

My family has spoiled me as usual.  Taylor and Shaylie have both given me many homemade paintings and drawings for this special day and they surprised me with breakfast in bed.  Scott got me a Tool Set for girls (flowery and cute) and a magnetic board I've been wanting.   We all went to dinner after Taylor's dance concert last night too.  I am so lucky to have such a terrific family.  Thanks and I love you!

The Agony of Defeat...

We had a heartbreaking loss in the Championship Game.  Taylor's team played such a great game!  Taylor was amazing.  She made at least 5 awesome saves if not more...she just threw her body right in front of the ball.  The other team was made up of all sixth graders and they were much bigger than us.  Regardless, we got the first goal right away, then they scored on us and it stayed that way for most of the game.  They just happened to slip one by Tay in the last two minutes and we didn't have time to come back and score.  I personally was praying for NO Shoot Out...so I'm glad somebody won...I just wish it would have been our girls.  The coaches were so great at giving the girls encouragement and making them feel better about the loss. 

Tay has been struggling.  Goalie is a hard position, but she was brave and gave 1000% effort, but she still feels responsible.  I'm sure she'll feel better tomorrow.  We are so proud of her and her efforts this year.  Like everything else she does, she gave it all of her heart and completely dedicated herself to being the best she possibly could be.

Thanks to all of you for words of encouragement and support! Hopefully, she'll post some words soon.  Love to all!

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS.... so far

WELL WE DID IT I MADE IT PAST THE SOCCER YEAR WITH OUT LOSING A GAME BUT THERE IS AN OTHER TEAM THAT DIDN'T
LOSE A GAME EVER SO WE HAVE A PLAY OFF GAME ON TUESDAY AT FIVE O'CLOCK SCARY RIGHT BECAUSE IF I DON'T DO MY JOB AS GOALY WE LOSE FOR SURE AND WE WATCH THEM PLAY ON SATURDAY AND BOY THEY ARE GOOD BUT WE ARE TO BUT GOSH THEY HAVE SOME BIG KICKS ONE THEY SHOT OUT OF THE EIGHTEEN YARD LINE AND IT WENT OVER THE GOALY'S HEAD AND THAY PLAY TRAP JUST LIKE US SO THAT WOULD BE WEIRD TO SEE BUT YOU CAN TELL HOW GOO WE AR E BECAUSE

WE ARE GOING TO CHAMPION GAME!!!!

Shaylie's First Campout

Shay's Girl Scout troop had their first campout last night.  They met at their leaders house for activities, they slept in a tent last night (Very Cold Night!) and they went on a hike this morning.  Shaylie had fun, I think, despite the fact that she said she was tired, cold, and hungry when we picked her up.  When I suggested that she not go camping again, she was very quick to tell me how fun it was.  I'm glad she had a good time.  But, it will be early bedtime tonight. 

Taylor will have a championship game on Tuesday night at 5:00.  Scott and Taylor went to see the other team play tonight.  They are good, I guess, but mean. Tay says they had 5 calls for injuries inflicted on the opposing team.  I'm sure we'll win for justice's sake.  :-)

I may not be able to make it to Mom's on Memorial Day to help with the fence.  It turns out that most of my Counselors will be heading out of town that weekend too.  If that is the case, then I will have to stay to run Primary.  I'm sure Scott will still come and help and the girls, although I'm not sure how much help they'll be.  We'll see what happens. 

Hope all is well...PAS

Undefeated!

Taylor's soccer team finished up the season without losing a game!  They were even far enough ahead that they pulled Taylor out of goal so a girl that wanted to play goalie could do it for a couple of minutes.  There is another undefeated team in the league that plays tonight, if they win, there will be a championship game either Monday or Tuesday, we will let you know.