Outstanding Standings....

McKenna's Indoor Soccer season ended with a bang. Her team finished first in their division. She also scored enough goals to make the high scorers list! She has come such a long way in her playing and is really starting to get competitive. We love watching her play and are definitely her biggest fans (us and Grandma and Grandpa that is)!

Drive in...

The sixth grade started off their year by making a deal with their teachers that if they were prepared everyday, and earned sufficient points by doing so, that they would receive a killer party at the end of each term. Thus far, Kenna has earned her way in to every party. This last party had a drive-in theme. The kids were asked to build cardboard cars that they could wear over their shoulders. Kenna and Casey spent the better part of a Sunday afternoon cutting, gluing, and constructing the perfect convertible. I then took it to the garage where we spray painted it baby blue (Kenna's favorite color). From there it was all up to her to decorate and customize it just in time for the big night.

They were invited to the school from 6:30 pm till 9:30 pm to partake in the festivities. They had to pass a drivers test (obstacle course using flat scooters), earn a drivers license, watch a movie, and participate in an optional demolition derby (killing the cars their parents spent countless hours building!).

When Kristi and I got there to pick them up it was complete chaos. They had a great time running the pitch black halls of the school where the boys were going out of their way to scare the girls. They had pop and popcorn for their movie and danced to Mrs. Porters i-pod collection. These kids truly lucked out with the wonderful teachers they have. Congrats Kenna, you are a remarkable student!

Happy Birthday Uncle Timmy!!!

We had a wonderful night out to dinner with my mom and dad, Casey's aunt Kelli and uncle Tim, and our brood. We went to one of our favorites, El Matador. Since it was the day before Tim's birthday we decided to have the waiter announce it to the entire restaurant while we all sang to him and wearing the ever popular sombrero. Luckily Tim is a very patient and laid back personality and he took the embarrassment with a rock on and a smile. It was a great night and we will hopefully be doing it again soon! Love you Uncle Tim and happy 50th!

Kenna's best game!

Last Saturday afternoon, Kenna had an indoor soccer game at Ultimate Indoor in West Haven. She scored the first goal of the game against Valley Hot spurs. Then she was on fire. She scored the next 2 goals as well in what they call a hat trick (3 goals in a row), but she wasn't done there. She managed to score yet another goal before the game ended at a 7-0 shut out! It was her best game ever. She was passing beautifully and managed to be in the right place every time. She even made the high score list on the web site! We are so proud of our little soccer player!

My beautiful baby girl...

Today is McKenna's 12th birthday. She wanted contacts for her birthday so yesterday I took her to the eye doctor. She was an instant pro at putting them in and taking them out. She also got a new bike from her Grandma and Grandpa. A mountain bike with all the gears a techie girl could need! Tomorrow she is going to her first cooking class since that is still her passion. I've never had a problem with my age or getting older but this birthday of hers is a little tougher for me than I expected. She even looked older this morning when she was getting ready for school (and I felt older!). So here are 12 things I love about my beautiful baby girl...

1. She is not a girly girl, but a perfect mix of tough and tender.
2. She is always happy and laid back, no drama.
3. She lights up a room with her smile.
4. She is always more concerned with others feeling over her own.
5. She has so many dreams and plans.
6. She is a great cook!
7. She is never worried about what other people think.
8. She could make friends with a rock!
9. She never sees the bad in people, only the good.
10. She will help anyone, anywhere, and anytime.
11. She is so nurturing and motherly to anyone who needs it.
12. She is my angel sent to make me a better person.

Happy Birthday Kenna, Sparky, Kenna Bear, Kenna Leigh, Ken, Sis, Baby Doll... :-)