We were a strange little band of characters trudging through life sharing diseases and toothpaste, coveting one another's desserts, hiding shampoo, borrowing money, locking each other out of our rooms, inflicting pain and kissing to heal it in the same instant, loving, laughing, defending, and trying to figure out the common thread that bound us all together. ~Erma Bombeck
In honor of our 12 year anniversary I have posted a picture from the wedding album. In between the soccer, cub scouts and home work and other stuff we managed to find time to go out and celebrate.
Speaking of soccer we had two games yesterday. Jake's team continues to steamrole and have won three in a row. I don't think they keep score but you find out real quick the kids sure do. Jake got a goal this saturday.
Above is a picture of Jake taking a shot on goal. It's hard to believe but he missed this shot sent it went wide left. Jake is a pretty good soccer player when he stays motivated.
Max's team has been struggling after losing the first week 5-2 and tying in the second week 2-2 they lost their 3rd game of the season 4-3. Max started in goalie this week and he gave up two goals in the first half. The first goal Max was out of position but the opposing team put a good shot on him and he got beat. The second goal Max was in good position. The play was off to his left which he was facing. A teamate was attempting to clear the ball when he accidentally centered it in front of the goal. Max attempted to recover but could not get back soon enough. Max was a little upset after the second goal. It's good they switch up position at half time. I think it's a lot of pressure playing that position. Max did make some great saves in the first half and did keep the game from getting out of hand. Here is a picture of him in his goalie shirt and gloves.
The last two years we have fled Centeral Pennsylvania and headed to my sister's house to watch the Penn State vs Michigan football game. It seems to be good luck for the Wolverines. We're always shocked when we return that the house has not been vandalized. While we were there the kids swam in their pool. Jake is fearless! He was running full spead and attempting front flips in the pool. Uncle Jeff caught one attempt on video:
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