Sports Wrap Up

Luke's soccer team won last week. The score was 3-0. Luke scored all 3 goals. He is really great at getting in the thick of things and staying with the ball. And, he can run like crazy. It is amazing to see, he is fast and just jets up and down the field. He obviously has a lot to learn skill-wise, but he absolutely loves it. We had his last practice on Thursday and they did a kids versus adults scrimmage. I played and it was fun. Luke wasn't the least bit intimidated by the adults. He would run right up to them and try and steal the ball. There was a teenager and a couple of adults who obviously knew what they were doing. It is amazing to see how a skilled player can manipulate the ball. The scrimmage was only 30 minutes and Luke started to cry when it was over. He wanted a full practice. He still wants to play baseball the most. But, I am glad he has enjoyed soccer so much. He is going to do flag football starting in January. We really like the convenience of the YMCA. We can walk there from our house, so it is just easy.

We signed Jack and Anna up for basketball beginning in January. But, after reading the COVID predictions for early 2021, we told them they couldn't play. They don't enforce masks and it is indoors. I think Anna is frustrated because we are letting Luke play flag football, but we feel a lot better about outdoor activities. We have explained it to her, but I still think she feels like we are favoring Luke. Both Thomas and I, and sometimes the older kids, go to his games. Only one parent goes to Anna's (Kara has gone to all of them too). But, honestly, it is not as fun and it doesn't feel as safe. We can space out on the field as opposed to the cramped gym. But, I understand how she feels. Today is the last day for both sports and I am planning on going to both games.

The rest of the week was okay. Remember when I thought I was going to be swamped over Christmas break? Well, I am not. But, Thomas got a protest. It is so disappointing. All year, we look forward to these weeks at work. Most people take time off, so there isn't a lot coming in. So, it is fun to take a break and not worry about all the work that is filling your inbox. I feel bad for him and I hope he is able to enjoy at least some of the break. 

We have been baking on Saturdays. I made the pretzel "candy" for neighbor gifts. But, I accidentally bought butter pretzels and the tops kept sliding off. So, we ate them. We have also done peppermint cupcakes and peppermint meltaways. This weekend we are doing a chocolate peppermint cake.

Finally, Marta and Elizabeth came up today (Saturday) to see Luke's soccer and Anna's basketball games. Luke's team won, although he didn't score either of the goals. They only lost one game this season. And, in fact, only allowed that single team to even score against them. It was a fun season!

End of year medals.

Anna's last basketball game was good! Anna scored her first basket and got several rebounds. They only had 5 kids, so she had to play without breaks, but she hustled up and down the court. It was definitely her best game and she had a lot of fun. They still got slaughtered (59-11), but her team had a good attitude and it was fun to watch. I have always appreciated that Anna is a really good sport.

It is hard (for me at least) to get a good action shot.

Love these ladies!

A few more pictures from the week:

Of course we went to SeaWorld.

Luke wanted to look festive for his school party.

Our delivery driver "thank you box."