Soccer plus

Finally Covid isn't in control of our lives. Finally, the boys were able to play a little 3v3 with friends. Finally, they are out and about acting all crazy! I'm so grateful. Although these boys didn't win a game, they didn't give up. They hadn't played soccer in about a year and they had fun, they laughed, they cried, they're better after the experience. So grateful that Ravi didn't give up soccer a few years ago because the relationships he's making are so worth it. 

These boys ended up taking 3rd place. They couldn't beat an ECNL girls team! They also hadn't played together for a while and they were just excited to be playing soccer on the field once again. So grateful for good soccer friends and their families. 

Talking with the enemy! Rapids Central boys!

We have also had some fun with the Bradford's and the Gunn's at DEFY after it opened again. The boys pretend they are ten so they don't have to wear masks. It's so good for them physically and emotionally to be there, having fun and exercising with friends. We love it. We had a 30 day pass that we used well!

The Bradford and Ravsten boys have spent a great deal of time together this summer and it's so great. So grateful for Jina and her family for loving my boys and taking them fun places when I can't due to work or because I have two other kids. She took them to the Lake one day, all day and they had the best time with all of the Bradford's extended family. We are pretty lucky to have them as friends. 

T(rindon) & A with grandma Julie 

B & T(riston)

We decided after ten years it was time to paint the inside of our house once again. We love it and love that nothing is dirty! If it is, it's new dirt or old dirt we've painted over! We've spent many hours on the walls and Travis worked for a week on staining the stair railing. We love it and only have the doors left to paint. A fresh start for our house!

Kedzie has volunteered at The Giggling Life Farm for over 74 hours since July. She loves having somewhere to go every day and a purpose to be with animals and kids. I'm so grateful for Kristi for letting her share in her farm and camp experience. We are now a week away from hatching a duckling!