Kade's Soccer

Kade double-rostered again this year. He played on Forza, an AA county team, and La Roca. Forza was fun and carefree. They won every game, and the coaches were chill. La Roca was high-pressure, high-stakes, and lots of yelling. They won one game, and it was a rough season. There were boys on the team who had never played soccer before. It's frustrating to pay a lot for club soccer but have the experience of rec soccer. 

Forza won every season game, like I said, and then played in the tournament at the end and won it. The crazy part is that the final tournament game overlapped with a La Roca game. Kade planned on going to half of the Forza game and then the full La Roca game. When it came time for him to leave, Forza was only winning by one point, and it was a close game. His coaches bribed him to stay and play until they were ahead more or until the end. So Kade stayed for most of the second half. Then we rushed him to the La Roca game, and he got there close to halftime. His coaches were not happy. They yelled at him on the sidelines and didn't sub him in to prove a point. It was so ridiculous for a 13-year-old team. They eventually subbed him in, but only for a short amount, and nothing like normal. Usually, he plays the whole game. The whole thing was so dumb. 

I don't have the picture saved from the end of the spring season for La Roca, but I have this one from the winter tournament.

Senior Pictures

Marshal took James's senior pictures around North Lake Park one Sunday afternoon. Lynnlee went with and helped. I like how they turned out. 

MORP

James went to MORP with Lydia one of his friends since 9th grade. They spent the day at Tibble Fork and at a friend's cabin. 

All his friends were asked by the girls group that they are friends with so it was one big fun hangout.

Lynnlee's Soccer

Marshall coached Lynnlee's team for spring season. They had an undefeated season. Then they played in the tournament at the end of the season and fought hard. The final game ended in a tie, then went to over time and finished with a shoot out. They lost in the shoot out. It was so sad. They can't forget that they had a great season and remember how far they've come in the last few years.

Sienna's Soccer Team

Sienna finished off the season with the best record since moving to 9v9 two years ago. They have played so well this year and had so much fun. Sienna loves her team and playing soccer. They won their first tournament game and then lost their second game. Sienna played so hard though and was totally locked in. She was a defensive wall and was so aggressive. It was a whole new Sienna I had never seen before. When Marshall asked her what changed, she said she was playing hard for Grandma Ruth. It was the sweetest! 

Mom and Sienna

Sienna and I had some extra time one afternoon in between soccer games. Sienna and I hung out on the swing above Lehi Family Park. 

James's High School Soccer

James's last season of high school soccer was not what we hoped for in terms of winning games, but his experience playing with his best friends and an amazing coach far outweighed the season of losses. He played varsity, started varsity, only subbed out for about 10 minutes each half, and loved working hard. 

There were so many games that came so close to a win but there would be a crazy call by the ref that would change the outcome. Senior night was one of those. We thought for sure we would have the win but the other team pulled it off, thanks to the ref, right near the end. Senior night was held after the game because there were so many seniors. It was a nice celebration. I was in charge of the balloon arch. I was happy with how it turned out.

Now that everyone is older, we haven't made them everyone go to James's games. We did make everyone go to senior night and that was really fun. It was great to have everyone together supporting James.

Rose's 41st Birthday

My birthday was just another day. We had stuff early in the morning, there were practices and games in the afternoon and evening. We were finally all together that night for cake before I had to go to a young women meeting for camp.

 Lynnlee was so thoughtful and made a GF chocolate cake with whipped cream frosting. I may have been the only one who enjoyed it but since it was my birthday that was ok. I loved the presents I got from everyone, especially this hat from Kade!

Even though it wasn't a day with lots of fanfare, I felt loved and that is all that matters. I went swimming at the rec center that morning and when you scan your membership card to get it, if it is your birthday, it beeps differently so the workers know. So they all wished me a happy birthday. It was fun!