a tiny date

 Last Friday night, we got to have a little date while the kids were at a youth conference. We had fish tacos and watched “Oppenheimer” and just enjoyed the evening together…

I love evenings like this!

youth conference

 Last Friday, the kids attended an evening youth conference at our church. There was a speaker and worship, and then games and food and hangout time! 

It was sweet they got to go together. I love their friendship.

training partners...

 These two have been training together, and I love it so much.  They encourage and challenge each other and I am watching their friendship grow! 

My favorite striker and goalie could not be more well matched to play together! They both have tournaments this weekend and I am so excited to watch them both play!

tutoring

 Ryder is helping and tutoring Eden to prepare for her advanced math class in the Fall. Here is how he feels about it:

But on a serious note, they work so well together... For SO many reasons, I am so thankful that they have each other...

Inside Out 2

 Last week we saw the new Inside Out 2.  We had heard so many people love it and it absolutely lived up to the hype.  We LOVED it!

It seemed very timely for the age of my kids.  I was NOT counting on the amazing conversations we would have afterward about the different feelings and emotions.  We strongly recommend it!

Tournament weekend

Eden had a tournament in San Diego this weekend so that was where we were!  We were all there to cheer our favorite goalie on!

Staying in a hotel is always such a treat!

Also, brothers are the best…

It was a really sweet weekend connecting together, as well as with families from her team. Go Pats!

July 4th, 2024

 We had an amazing July 4th with our friends, doing traditions that we love, connecting with people that we love, and eating so much food!  We do not take for granted the sacrifices that were made so that we could enjoy the day, and the life that we do!

We started the day with breakfast at home:

We got to watch our parade with our dear friends that just moved to our neighborhood last summer. We love this family so much!

We got to cheer on one of our favorite teachers that was honored!

We headed to be with our friends to eat so much food and do sparklers and watch fireworks...

Fireworks for the win!

Also, Ryder has nailed his marshmallow s'more game...

This group is always such a gift to be with!  Our hearts were full and and very tired because we were together until 1 am!  

An