Summer 2011

It's been quite a while since I've last posted. A lot of ups & downs in the past few months, but thanks to God & my family & friends, most of them are UP. So grateful for the love around us!

Since my last entry, Melia completed 2nd grade, finished Signature soccer & Spring softball & made the All-Stars for 8U (softball). What a great experience & she had so much fun with her friends. They all improved immensely! I think she was definitely ready for a break from "activities" in general, but somehow we've still managed to remain busy with lots of friends & family-time. She completed Surf Camp a couple wks ago & although she was excited to be there, she wasn't as gung-ho to be in the camp...but she came out of her funk the 2nd half of the week & I am so proud of her.

She's been really lucky to be swimming a lot with her family & friends. And she's been to Splash water park a few times with Sara & more friends. Got to see Rihanna in concert with her friend, Lauren. She was so excited, but what REALLY made her night was seeing Khloe Kardashian up close!

Had BBQs with more friends & cooling off in the pool. The last couple weeks have been warm here in Brea so we've also cooled down at the movies a few times. Tonight we had dinner with our friends Marley, Madison, Sara & Saige & we then went to watch our friends, Lauren, Madison, Kami, Emma & Ryan perform in the Peter Pan musical. They did such an awesome job & Melia just adored Tink! She really wants to be in the next musical.

Well, tomorrow begins the month of August! Can you believe it?! Every weekend is jam-packed with good stuff til she begins school on the 31st. Ughhhhh NOPE not complaining! She'll be in 3rd grade I can't believe it! Oh well...here we gooooo! Hope you're having a wonderful summer!

Spring Softball & Soccer

Her softball team, the Cherry Bombs, has played 6 games thus far & are 5-1. She is having a great time & enjoys her team very much! She started pitching this year & is improving greatly. We would love for you to come see her play if you get a chance. All of her games are in Brea at Tamarack Park with the exception of one at the Brea Sports Park on 3/31. Here's her schedule:

3/24 Thurs at 530p

3/26 Sat at 300p

3/31 Thurs at 530p

4/14 Thurs at 530p

4/16 Sat at 900a

4/21 Thurs at 530p

4/23 Sat at 900a

4/28 Thurs at 530p

4/30 Sat at 1100a

She is also playing AC Brea Signature soccer. They're off to a great start so far, with a record of 1-1. Since softball is her main sport this spring & some of her soccer games conflict, she will only be able to play half of them. It's quite a busy schedule, but I think she'll be fine. It's me who's beat! Her first game played was last Saturday & I think she missed that fast-pace competitiveness more than she thought! It's so exciting to watch her hustle out there! Here is her soccer schedule. If you can make it to support her that would be great!

3/26 Sat at 1030a - Brea Jr High

4/16 Sat at 215p - Brookhaven

5/7 Sat at 900a - Brea Jr High

5/14 Sat at 1200p - Benton Middle School

Update...

Can you believe we're already well into February? Where did the time go? The Packers were victorious at the Superbowl last weekend & we had a great time at the Perry's with all of our friends! Melia's been selling Girl Scouts Cookies for almost 2 wks now & I'm just about ready for them to be gone. Work has been busy, but good. Melia started practicing for Spring softball & will be playing Signature soccer as well. She's a very busy little girl, but is loving every moment of it. And me, well I'm just riding on her coat tail. I am feeling well & doing my best to enjoy every moment. Taking in & being humbled by all of the amazing people & things we've been blessed with. Life is good!

Melia's Soccer Opening Day!

This girl blew me away with her drive & tenacity! She wasn't kidding when she said she wanted to play. I was so proud to watch my baby girl play her first game of soccer since she was 3 or 4 yrs old. My how she's matured into a little athlete. Ok, I'm bragging, but I'm allowed to, right? As you can see, her team is the Purple Power & she loves her teammates!

Angels Baseball Game

Last night we attended the Angels vs Oakland baseball game with some co-workers of mine. We had a great time even though they lost. I was trying to remember the last time Melia had been to a game & I believe she was less than a year old. Nah! That can't be right?! Any who, let me take this time to thank everyone who insisted on loading her up with sugar last night! It was so much fun when we got home. I guess it wouldn't be a true baseball game without "junk food," right?