We never knew the love of a parent till we become parents ourselves.
So proud of you for making the varsity soccer team as a 6th grader! You were nervous but we knew you could do it. Most of the girls on the team play at different clubs so it was fun to watch everyone come together for CMMS. You won some, lost some and tied but had fun every step of the way.
It was a bit intensive b/c you three days a week you doubled up from CMMS to Club Soccer but never once complained. Soccer is your passion and we love watching you grow as a player!
We love heading up to The Ranch in Cle Elum to hang with the Hoys (and friends) for NYE. This year the Hashaguchis joined in the fun. We pack in a ton of fun from sledding to snowmobiling, driving the side by side and warming up and having smores by the bonfire. You are quite the side by side driver and love to go fast I on the other hand like to go slow . . . yes I know I am boring.
You are the only kiddo who made it up until mid-night hanging with the adults. This year we had quite the ping pong tournament late night which was super fun along with Buck Hunter of course. It's always a short trip but we look forward to it every year!
Christmas is your favorite day of the year . . . and dads b/c you both love presents! Actually you both love giving presents as well :) Per tradition we have a slow morning at home watching each other open gifts (even Murphy). We start with stockings and then move to the big stuff! My favorite gift was the Murphy sweatshirt dad had made for both of us! I think your favorite gifts was your air pods since you love listing to music.
Annual cookie decorating is also a fun tradition you have with Grammy and your cousins! You love spending time with family and can't wait to see everyone especially since Sophia and Ella are in college and you don't get to see them very often.
December is always a busy time of year - lots of parties, sleepovers, cooking making and of course spending time with friends! This year your soccer had great outfits thinks to Sabrin -tutus and all! Your team did great and had a blast - it is always in intense but fun tournament where we run into so many old teammates.
You also has some new friends from CMMS over Mary Anne and Kate to exchange gifts and decorate cookies (mostly you ate frosting). It is so fun to see you grow in middle school and make some amazing friends. Of course Maddie fits into the picture as well . . . nothing better than a BFF sleepover!
The soccer holiday party is always so much fun. This year the girls did a sock exchange - cozy socks for all. Good thing you live a good cozy sock, the more the merrier. It is fun to watch the team become so close outside of soccer creating memories. Lots of food, crafts, games and more ! We love our soccer family!
