Soccer, Donuts, and Butch the Bear

Here are a few moments in September...


Soccer.
Jessica and Lia participated in the 'Happy Feet' program (for 4-6 year olds) at the YMCA. Girls, this was the first time either of you played any type of organized soccer; and, you both did so well! Jessica, you were very strong and fast out there. Lia, you did a great job dribbling and kicking the ball. The tag games were especially fun(ny) to watch!
And next time, I promise to take a few pictures...I will, "for real," Lia :)

Jackson, you also played soccer through the YMCA; competing on the 3rd and 4th grade boys' team, with Dad as your coach. You were also really exciting to watch out on the field. I was impressed with your improved confidence level, and overall ball handling abilities! You demonstrated great teamwork, and either assisted or scored, many goals.
I wish I would've snapped more pictures for you as well...
Here's the one, and only, picture I did manage to capture of the entire soccer season.
A picture of the team after the last game...

Donuts with Dads.
This was an event held at your school, one morning in September. Dad was unable to make it, but lucky for you three, Grandpa Terry and Grandpa Bob just LOVE donuts! Convincing them both to join the three of their favorite young people for free donuts and coffee, wasn't too difficult...

Butch the Bear.
This bear belongs to Lia's class at school. Mrs. Lang takes turns sending Butch home with each child for a weekend. Lia's weekend happened to fall on a five-day extended weekend break from school. So, Butch was with us a looooong time! This bear went with us to the store, to the park, to Grandparents' houses...Butch even accompanied Lia to her PT conferences.
Lia, you took really good care of Butch, and made sure he was well fed...

Butch also accompanied us to one of Jackson's soccer games. Brrr! It was cold that morning...