James's Soccer

James is enjoyed playing on the high school team even though it was a roller coaster. He started off the season playing Varsity and he got to play in four or five games. Then he bumped down and played JV and that was fun too mostly There was less pressure and more of his friends were on JV.  As the season went on he didn't always get the playing time he deserved so that was frustrating. He got to play the last regular game of the season due to a red card and injury or something. He played so well and did an amazing job. The team won and he played a part in that. That allowed him to dress for the first state playoff game. That was exciting too. He only got to play a few minutes each half of that game. We were grateful he had the opportunity so we aren't complaining but I was annoyed that the coach didn't make any changes and sub more even since the whole game was the same thing over and over again. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting different results. That is totally what the game was. The starting line up were flat on their feet, didn't seem hyped or energetic and so I felt like they needed to switch things up. Anyways, that is just my personal opinion. 

When James played Varsity he got to start two of the games. That meant he got to go out on the field and have his name announced. SO that was definitely a highlight!

We left too fast for James to get a pic with his friends but he would have been in this picture if he didn't have a XC meeting to get to.

Lynnlee's Soccer

It's the end of a soccer season for Lynnlee and Marshall but also the end of soccer for Lynnlee. Lynnlee is going into tenth grade at the high school in the fall. She didn't want to try out for the high school team and she was ready to close the chapter. She is going to be a school officer for FCCLA. That will take more of her time and she is excited for new hobbies and activities at the high school. It was a hard choice because her team finally found their groove. They went from winning no games to winning half of their games. The team has improved and they had fun together. Marshall loved coaching them. They won their final game and so it was a fun ending on a positive note. It was a team they had never beat before so it was very exciting.

They had a team party at Mulligans and played soccer golf. It was a fun way to end the soccer season and say goodbye to the team.

Sienna's Soccer

Sienna had a rough year of soccer. She moved up to a higher level of competition (AA), she got a new coach, and her team doubled in size due to playing on a larger field. When you are turning 10 you start playing 9v9 on a bigger field. It is a tricky transition. They lost every game and she struggled with all of the changes. She was ready to be done with soccer but we talked her into one more year. There will be a different coach starting in the fall, one that she has had in the past who we liked, she will be with friends, and hopefully she is more used to the field size now. 

Sienna's Friends

Sienna has made a lot of really great friends this year.  They have spent a lot of Fridays together at each other's houses. Everyone has taken a turn to host. These pictures came from when they were at Audrey's house. They had dinner, made a craft, watched a movie and played night games.

We hosted and the girls had dinner, watched the Minecraft movie, and then played night games.

Mother's Day

I was very excited to sleep in on Mother's Day. Sundays are my catch up day so sleeping in was a request. I stayed in bed until 11:00. Sienna and Lynnlee came in my bed with me and we had fun snuggling for awhile before breakfast. The things I wrote on the birthday post were actually some of the things I got for Mother's Day but they were for both. I felt loved by everyone. Also, everyone ate gluten free pancakes in my behalf.

Church was beautiful and I enjoyed going to Relief Society.

We invited Betsy over for dinner and games. It was windy but it was a warm wind so we still played ladder golf. Tag was the winner! I took second place.

It was a fun afternoon and I was so happy Betsy could join us!

Jarvis Family May Birthdays

 We celebrated May Birthdays and Mother's Day on Saturday, May 10th. I thought it would be a low key dinner but my mom surprised me with fun decorations, a sash, and a framed 1985 poster. It had random facts from 1985. It was a really fun party with good company and yummy food! 

James was at Morp so he missed out. 

Lily and I are the May birthday honorees. It is fun sharing that with her.

Tree Present

 I got the best present for my birthday and Mother's Day. I got a new tree for the front of our house. The old tree was much smaller and died. We replaced it with a taller, more mature tree. I love it so much!

Two Brothers, Two Games, Same time, Same Place

Kade and Tag had games at the same time and the same place. We had this last year with James and it was really fun! This was the same way. Marshall was at Lynnlee's game so he missed out but I got to stand in between and cheer for both. Both teams won so that was exciting too!