P365 - 2013 - Day 212 - cousin's day

P365 - 2013 - Day 212 - cousin's day

It was cousin's day on the beach today.  The kids had a lot of fun and the adults had a great visit.  So glad they could come today and hope to see them again soon!!

*Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family.  Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one. - Jane Howard*

 

P365 - 2013 - Day 211 - Another player

P365 - 2013 - Day 211 - Another player

We have another player in the house - The Princess had her first soccer practice with Stafford tonight.  My Wonderful Husband will be coaching her team this year and she went out tonight and gave it all she has.  She was so exhausted when she got back she surely earned a trip to Skipper Dipper.  It's shaping up to be an interesting fall - between the three teams, we will be doing soccer practices four nights per week.  Bring on the crazy.  Bring on the soccer. 

*It's hard to beat a person who never gives up. -Babe Ruth *

P365 - 2013 - Day 210 - Three girls

P365 - 2013 - Day 210 - Three girls

Three girls and three bottles - My two friends and I went out for dinner and drinks last night before our one friend heads back to NYC.  I will miss her but look forward to time spent together when she returns!  The three of us had a lovely night with  good food, good drinks, good conversation, and plenty of laughs.  I am so lucky to have these two ladies as friends!  Love them!!! 

*Never forget the days I spent with you.  Continue to be my friend, as you will always find me yours. - Ludwig Van Beethoven*

P365 - 2013 - Day 209 - Still July

P365 - 2013 - Day 209 - Still July

I can hardly believe that July is drawing to an end.  I love summer and mourn the passing of days.....  Lazy mornings, beach days, ice cream, BBQ's, time with friends, and later nights with nothing to plan for the next day except more of the same.  Sadly, before I know it, this scene will be interrupted with questions like, "What do you want to pack for lunch tomorrow?", "Is your backpack packed?", "Did you do your homework?" etc, etc....  But not yet.  It is still July; and since we do not have to leave and go back to PA this year, school will be starting later than usual for these  three.  So I intend to cherish this last month of summer, relish the fact that this is now home and we don't need to leave at the end of August, and enjoy every moment of this ride called life.  

 *If it could only be like this always – always summer.... - Evelyn Waugh*

P365 - 2013 - Day 208 - golfing

P365 - 2013 - Day 208 - golfing

The Boy asked if Daddy could take him miniature golfing.  He said he was all dressed for it.  This kid cracks me up.  The Bear joined them and they had a fun morning golfing while I caught up on laundry and got dinner ready for after the beach.  

*Golf is the closest game to the game we call life. You get bad breaks from good shots; you get good breaks from bad shots - but you have to play the ball where it lies.
- Bobby Jones*

P365 - 2013 - Day 207 - Still smiling

P365 - 2013 - Day 207 - Still smiling

The Bear had a soccer try out tonight.  He was the first of our three to go through try outs and he was very excited.  He had a blister on his foot from camp this week but he didn't complain, just taped it up, and ran and practiced for over an hour and a half.  He was still smiling at the end when I snapped this picture because that is just the kind of kid he is.  Pain, schmain...he did awesome and we should find out soon what team he will be on.  We love him and wish him lots of luck with Stafford Soccer!!  xoxo


*Anyone who has a continuous smile on his face conceals a toughness that is almost frightening. - Greta Garbo*
 

P365 - 2013 - Day 206 - last day

P365 - 2013 - Day 206 -last day

Today was the last day of soccer camp for the kids.  It was a great opportunity for the kids to work on their skills and get to know some of the coaches and players that they might be playing with this year.  I am very excited for them and I look forward to seeing them shine on the field this fall!!

 *Behind every kick of the ball, there has to be a thought. Dennis Bergkamp*