The Phipps' kids had a big day on Saturday. Markie had his first AYSO soccer game. He had a blast. Some crazy person scheduled the game for 7:45 a.m., but we made it. It is fun, there are four 5 minute quarters, it is 3 on 3 with two games going on simultaneously so that more kids can play and get to the ball. It was very relaxing and enjoyable. Markie seemed to really enjoy being a Shark. (the name of his team)
Lizzy's first real gymnastics meet was Saturday evening. Her gym hosted the event, so the meet was called jammie jam so they had special pajama bottoms and red tank tops made for their warm - ups. Lizzy improved a little on her scores, she had all low 8's, so that was good for her. She was all smiles the whole meet. She got a 9th place medal for all around in her 8 year old age group. There were 9 8 year olds. I guess someone has to be last. Her all around score was 32.60, which isn't bad, her age group was just really good. Hey, in the end she got the same medal as first place, as you can see from the picture with her and another gal saluting, she was happy. Expressed a little disappointment over not getting more medals, but got over it pretty quick. Her and Mark spent 11 hours at the meet today, volunteering at the meet. Mark says she had a blast there running around with her friends and helping and watching. As a mom, it is heartbreaking to watch your child finish last, however to know she is somewhere she belongs and is comfortable is very heart warming.
All in all it was a fabulous day, and thanks to some great luck on reserve I made it home from my trip in time tosee it all, what more can I ask for?
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