Sophie's Soccer Season



Sophie wanted to play soccer this year so we signed her up and waited to hear what team she was on, but we were still waiting right up to the week of the first game.  Then we got a call saying they didn't have a coach for her elementary school.  Matt stepped up and did an amazing job without having much soccer experience.  They named themselves the Honey Badgers and they had a winning season 4-2.



Getting a pep talk.  Quincy was always right by Matt's side during practice and games.

Throw in
Sophie scored one goal out of pure determination.

We hosted the end of season party at our house and even rented a bounce house for the occasion.

We had this in our backyard for over 24 hours and the boys could not have been happier.

Some action shots from a team parent.

10 years!!!

October 13, 2001

and then there was three

then four

then five

Matt got me flowers and I made him whoopie pies.

Ten years goes by fast.  We have had 6 homes, traveled to 8 countries, and covered 39 states.  I love you Matt and because of you we have all this!

My Uncle Billy

 My Dad, Aunt Peggy, and Uncle Billy

My Uncle Billy passed away after suffering for sometime in a nursing home.  All through my childhood I could expect a birthday card with a $2 check every year.  He was very independent, even with his physical impairments.  He lived in Wilmington, Delaware and was a hard worker all the way to retirement.  We love you and you will be missed.

Vegas Getaway and a Birthday party

Matt had a State Farm Convention in Las Vegas and so we made a getaway trip out of it.  My parents came out to visit and watched our children for three days.  The last time my parents watched our children one ended up in the hospital the whole time.  This time everything went smoothly and my mom even made time to make a birthday cake for Matt.  The evening we got home we ate cake and Matt opened the Dollar Store gifts from Sophie and Quincy

I had been thinking for a long time that Matt was a year younger but its just his good looks!.