Adapted Soccer!

Parker started his first soccer season this month.  I volunteered to take team pictures and it was so fun getting posed shots of each player.  They only had a couple practices before their first game and it's been fun to watch Parker take more initiative and learn how the game is played.

I also made some photo collages for each player.

With only 9 players they only have 2 extra players, but we haven't been missing a kid yet!

Grandpa and Nana have attended most of his games and Auntie Tera and Emma came to one as well.

We have another month before the season ends and I know they will continue to improve.

Lucy's Wedding

I had the pleasure of attending the wedding of a kid I first met in youth group 7 or 8 years ago.  Lucy married Alex on a gorgeous September afternoon.  I grabbed a picture with bridesmaid Olivia, another one of my youth group girls.

The outdoor ceremony was followed by snacks, dinner, and dancing.

I am so proud of the smart, hardworking, and compassionate woman you've grown to become. I know there is so much joy ahead for your new life.

Thank you for including me in your special day.

Twins Game and Church Ladies Speed Dating

Esme and I had a girls night out at the Twins game on Friday.  They had some deals on snacks so we loaded up for $10!

We had a threat of rain for most of the day and it started to spit as the game started. We just moved up a few rows to be protected by the canopy.  Ice cream helmet for the win!

We ended up bouncing around to a few different sections then left in the 8th when there was a stronger system coming.  it started sprinkling just as we walked in to the parking ramp and down poured on our drive home. I hope to have more girls nights at the ballpark next year.

There was a women's fall kickoff event at church on Saturday.  The main event was a speed dating sort of thing where we got to know each other.  I knew most of the women, but made a few new connections. It was a very fun morning.

The baloon decor was still up for church the next morning and we got a family picture.

 

Body and House Work

Jimmy added on to his arm tattoo this week with a planet, satellite and other filler. He's about 80% of the way to a half sleeve.

I took some time to finally install the last of the door and window trim from last year's project.  I have some painting to do still, but was happy to finish that up.

End of Summer and the First Day of School

We checked out a park in Hugo on Labor Day.  I've officially closed our #journeyto100parks so there won't be a post or rating for this one, but it was great and probably would have received 10 swings.

We also drove by the under construction Krispy Kreme.  Jimmy is pretty excited about their return to MN.

Next up was the first day of school. 8th grade and 4th grade respectively.

Esme continued her tradition of falling asleep after the first day.

Parker had his school picture taken during open house.  It was great to be there with him to help navigate the set us. His picture turned out great!

Esme's picture day was a few weeks later, but I am including it here since I am so far behind in posting. I loved her choice to have teo little braids in the front. She is really coming in to her own with style.