Soccer

Audrey played soccer last fall in the AYSO league.  

She had a pink and black uniform and was on the "Pink Berries" team.  Audrey is a very shy girl, it takes time for her to warm up to new surroundings and new people.  She did not know anyone on her team, this was a big challenge for her.

There were 6 girls on her team.  3 girls from each team were on the field at one time. 

Audrey was #4, she think it is because she is 4 years old! 

Every Saturday we packed up and went to soccer.  Audrey began to excel mid season when Joe began bribing her with M&M's. Each time she kicked the ball she got 1 M&M in return.  Coach Richard was very impressed with Audrey's progress. 

Coach Richard had a very busy coaching schedule.  Our trophy ceremony was in the lunch quad at Roosevelt Middle School.  Each girl came home with a trophy, Audrey was so proud!

Audrey received her name from the team banner and a big gold trophy.

After the last game of the season Joe and I treated Audrey to frozen yogurt to celebrate.  She also got the princess slippers that she had been asking for as a gift.  Joe and I were so proud of Audrey for sticking with soccer all season.  She is looking forward to playing again next fall.  I will be coaching her team; I just completed the application.

Family Photos 2011

Is it February already?  So much has happened in the past few months.  I think I am back on track and ready to move forward with 2012. 

Back in November of last year we took family photos at the Manhattan Beach Pier with Amanda Burgess.  This was our second shoot with Amanda; she took our photos last year at a park.

 Audrey & Olivia had so much fun running in the water.  Audrey pulled up her leggings and fell in love with the wet sand.  It took about an hour for them to warm up to Amanda.

 Audrey and I went shopping that morning for jewelry and other accessories for the shoot.  She chose a gold necklace with a bow and a flower for her hair.

 This is our "Olivia" shot for 2011.   She is fun and stubborn little girl, we love  her very much.  Last night she insisted on wearing her Hello Kitty back back to bed.

 I took this photo this morning.

I absolutely love these pictures.  

Thank you Amanda!

 I just wish Olivia was in this photo too!

Here is the Ward family photo for 2011.  We had so much fun that Sunday, at the beach on Thanksgiving weekend!

I hope to keep posting on a regular basis and catch up for Valentine's Day.  I lost the super bowl bet and am now in charge of serving dinner next Tuesday.