Remembering 2009

I have not really had a chance to reflect on 2009 until today as I was going through my blog and looking at all the entries. I just know on New Year's Eve I was not happy to see 2009 go away (like I was in 2008)...I was somewhat sad. 2009 had been good to us in many ways. We had more highs than we did lows that year and I pray that God blesses us as richly in 2010! So, enjoy looking back at our 2009 in this slideshow, and be sure to click on the little sound icon on the top left corner. 2009 will be a year to remember always...

Soccer Awards

Can you tell how excited Gabi is about her BIG TROPHY she got from Positive Faith Soccer today!? Thanks to everyone who came out and supported her this season - she really had a good time playing. She tells me quite frequently she is gonna play next year! We are so excited that she is able to start showing off some of her skills now that she is older.

Grasshoppers Game 2

We also missed Gabi's last soccer game but Uncle Dave and maw maw were able to watch her. She filled us in on the game...took another loss 0-3. She said she played defense, offense and goalie for the game! She also said she got close to scoring but wasn't able to...we were sad to miss her game also but we look forward to going to her award ceremony next weekend. A big thank you to Uncle Dave, Dad R and my parents for still supporting our kids while we were away. It meant alot to them!

Shooting Stars 2nd Time Around

Unfortunately our team lost again this week but Gabi got to play forward and defense this game. She was certainly a busy player this week! Good job Gabi!!!

Gazelles

Unfortunately, Gabi's team lost 1-2 against the Gazelles this morning. We had the early game (8:30am) but lots of her fans showed up to cheer her on anyways! She was so excited!!! Gabi played offense and defense for this game and did a great job getting in on the action.

Grasshoppers

Last week we didn't have a soccer game to report on because we didn't play...well, Gabi didn't play. We had such a downpour and the coach was out of town so we hadn't heard whether the game was still on or not. We opted to not go stand out in the non stop pouring rain and have Gabi play in it. So, this week was lots better! In fact, we were actually sweating while watching the game! She played against the Grasshoppers and Gabi played defense and Goalie this week again. Ben had to fill in as Assistant Coach because our Coach was out of town again so Trenton took over the videography for me for a while, until he told me after the first period that the disk was full. I had to take the camera and turn the miniDV over and would you believe during the short amount of time, Gabi scored a goal!!! Yes, she was on defense and yes, she scored a goal! HAHA! Her eyes lit up, she looked right over to her cheering section, hands in the air, jumping up and down, yelling "yes!" It was an awesome moment and I missed it on tape. I was so mad at myself but I had tears in my eyes knowing she was so excited! A moment to remember! That one goal made up for the fact that our team lost 2-5 this week. Looking forward to next week's game and watching Gabi play some offense!

First Soccer Game

Gabi played the Shooting Stars this morning...first soccer game and she did awesome! She actually played against Ben's cousin's (Joe) team and played against her cousin, Allison. The score ended up being tied (not even sure if they actually keep score) 1-1. Good enough. Gabi had some awesome kicks playing defense and she played goalie once (but didn't even have to play the position for the quarter). Had lots of family come to cheer her on...in fact, she said to me afterwards at lunch, "it was so awesome having so many people cheer for ME." That girl is so used to watching everyone cheer on those brothers of hers that she just isn't used to the attention. We were proud of our baby girl today! Thanks to everyone who showed up to watch her and cheer her on...my parents, Ben's dad, Dave, Pam and Bren, A Annie, A Becky, Trenton, Tyler, Abby and Elizabeth. Thanks for making that cheering section!

First Practice

Gabi's first soccer practice was this evening. Ben and I gladly took her and watched. Started out by introductions, some stretches, some drills and a practice game. Looks like alot of her team mates know how it's done. Gabi fit in very well!

New Sport

Can you figure out Gabi's new interest....and something we may sign her up for in the fall????