ODP Memphis Weekend

This weekend we headed to the Olympic Development Program's Interregional Showcase in Memphis.  Sydney was representing the Kansas 04 girls. 

On Saturday, Kansas played against the ODP team from Tennessee.  Sydney played every minute of the game!!

Sunday morning, Sydney was selected with two teammates to represent Kansas in the 04 Pool Game. The best of the best from nine states came together to play soccer at an incredibly high level. In the second half Sydney slid into goal, taking the ball with her, to even the score 1-1. 

Also on Sunday, the Kansas 04 ODP team played the Arkansas 04 ODP team. Sydney had a hockey assist and battled hard at every turn.

Monday, she played her last game against ODP 04 Illinois. She had made friends with several Illinois players on Sunday. It was so fun to see her interact with them. 

What a weekend for our girl who has big dreams and works SO hard!!!

Christmas

First JV Game

Marshall had his first JV game tonight. He had 10pts and 4 assists. He was 2-2 from 3pt land. Great game and super start to the season. 

Indianapolis Tournament

Last weekend Sydney traveled to Indianapolis for a soccer tournament. Her team was crowned u13 Champions. 

Sydney had two goals and two assists on Saturday. In the Championship game on Sunday, Sydney scored two goals and led her team to a 3-0 victory. 

First Varisty Goal

Marshall played 24 minutes in the 2nd half tonight and then 20 minutes in extra time. He had his first varsity goal (equalizer to bring the game level) and then his first varsity yellow card. 

Soccer

Marshall had two goals in the JV game tonight and then got to play 20 minutes in the Varsity game. Hard work is starting to pay off. 

First Cross Country Meet

1st Place

New school record 5:56 (mile)

First day of school for Sydney and Moriah

Today Moriah started second grade and Sydney started seventh grade. 

Pompano Beach

It's hard to beat a week on the beach. 

Biloxi and New Orleans

Wonderful couple of days in Biloxi. Kids enjoyed New Orleans and want to go back. 

Kindergarten Graduation

Graduation from Kindergarten. 

JV meet at BV High

Marshall had a personal best of 5'3" in the high jump today. He also ran a great lap in his 400m relay. Work to be done but he Is a off to a super start. 

Freshman Track Meet

Last Friday, Marshall had his first track meet of the season. He got 2nd in the high jump. He also placed 2nd in the 800m. Off to a great start. 

Closer...

A tennis ball is clearly not a basketball. Marshall is working on dunking and should be able to throw it down by the end of summer.

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Medal Pallet

3.5 years in club soccer and Sydney has 24 medals on her wall. She loves the game and works incredibly hard. 

Winter Magic 2016

Winter Magic U13 D1 CHAMPIONS

Sydney's team won all four games. Her team only allowed one goal this weekend and they were crowned Division 1 Champions.

Fustal Tourney Champions

U12 Boys El Magico Futsal Champions

The boys went 4-0 this weekend. Sydney spent the last half of the final game as goalkeeper. She even scored a difference maker from goal.

Incredible!!

Fun times at the theater

Dressed up and ready to watch the new Star Wars.

Moriah loves soccer

Moriah finished Winter 1 today. She had the privilege of working with Sydney's coach, Matt Iverson. We are so impressed with her skill, effort, and speed. She did step-overs, scissors, and multiple push Maradonas today against a first grade team. Way to go, Little Hammy!

Moriah Christmas Party

Moriah had a great time at her class party this morning.

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Thanksgiving

Today we celebrated our first Thanksgiving in our new home. The tree is up. The house is decorated. We had a wonderful 24lb bird today. We all have so much to be thankful for.

Soccer > Baseball

Thankful everyday that our kids play soccer and not baseball.

 Gladly up until midnight tonight watching SKC lose their first round playoff match in penalties.

You won't find me in royal blue with the rest of the bandwagon SHEEPLE In Kansas City. 

KU weekend

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Varsity minutes

Marshall played nineteen minutes in the second half of the VARSITY match on Monday evening. He almost found the back of the net but ended up with an assist. 

New club. New team. Another medal

At the end of last soccer season, Sydney informed us that she was ready for a new challenge. After several conversations with her, she informed us that she wanted to play with boys. Sydney has always had the desire and drive to play soccer at the highest level. She believes that in order to reach her goals she must push herself.

Sydney now plays for KC Legends on a U12 boys' team and a U13 girls' team.  She is currently developing more foot skills on the ball while playing against stronger and faster players. 

Her team won the CSI Tournament last weekend. She had several goals and played an integral part in the team becoming champions. 

Sydney has a framed picture in her room. It reads...

Dreams don't work

Unless you do!

She lives that motto and we are so proud.

Apple Day

I got to help with the Apple Stamp station at school today. Moriah and I had so much fun.

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