Soccer and Settling In

Since school started we’re settling into our routine with the daily schedule, sports practices, games, etc.  Over Labor Day weekend, Lyla’s team had their first tournament and first opportunity to play together in a real game.  The first two games proved to be pretty tough.  They were playing against more experienced teams, and they were just figuring out how to play together. They lost both games and didn’t score any goals.  

 

By the third game, they started getting their stride, and Lyla scored the team’s first goal.  I love that toothless smile we got after the goal!  They won their game, and even though they didn’t advance to the final, they got their confidence back and left the tournament on a good note.

 

After being in Maryland most of the day for the games, we came home for a relaxing dinner and smores.  It was actually nice that they didn’t play in the final as we got Labor Day Monday to just hang, relax, and meet friends for one last visit to the pool for the summer. 

The girls have adjusted pretty well to getting back into the school routine, and seemingly so has Cayenne.  I think she misses having the girls around, but I was able to take her on a hike in our neighborhood one afternoon in lieu of her usual run, and she had a blast.  She found an old dead fish by the water and rolled all the stinky dead fish goodness in her fur before I could get to the water to stop her.  Needless to say, a bath was in order when we got back.

 

We also met Mousey and Maggie at Silver Lake for a hike and a long walk.  These two are still the best of buddies and love any opportunity to hang together.

 

This weekend was the start of the regular season for Lyla’s team.  Normally, they’ll just play one game per weekend, but this weekend they played on both Saturday and Sunday. The team won both games big and the girls seem like they’re having a really great time.  Lyla loves her team and they seem to be a great group of girls, so we’re happy that she’s enjoying herself!

 

 

 

Last, but not least, no offense to Leonardo da Vinci, but I think I’m a bigger fan of The Mona Nina!!!  :)