Daddy Can Dream

Somebody is joining in the volleyball action around here!

Avery is joining a 16 week training team for girls to prepare for club. Practice starts tonight. She is so young to try volleyball already but we think it's in her blood. She is such a great athlete and so far she does really good at everything she tries. So, why not.

It was so cute listening to the girls get ready together and hearing Adia give her tips. Adia even ended up letting her borrow a matching shirt. I have a feeling Kyle is in heaven right about now and dreaming up some pretty big dreams.

to be honest though - so am i!

(don't forget to look at the post below for video of Adia)

Adia in Action

Here are a few clips of our little SUPER STAR!

She really has matured a lot and her level of play has really been uped a few notches. She is still a solid server as well as a super setter this year too. She works really hard - practicing 3 nights a week and having 2-3 tournaments a month. She also plays open gym weekly with adults and it has all clearly brought her game to the next level. We LOVE watching her.

I really need to get more video of her in action on the court - not just her serves. She is a great setter and #19 is an AWESOME hitter (especially for a 12's team) and it is so fun to watch them work together.

Oh and don't be confused. She couldn't get her number 10 this year (dad's old number) so she converted to mine (#22). I keep getting reminded not to get attached because as soon as she can she is switching back.

Here she gets 2 aces for the game!

You will notice in this one how close she is to my camera. She looks down at Kenyon who is being a goof ball on the floor and it messes her up on the last one. Oh well.

These are clips from thier first tournament playing together. I can't wait to show the newer clips against some great teams. I will work on it at the next one. :)

Look What I Got Today

I really like this picture... it shows her personality so well!

I so enjoy being a volleyball mom and look forward to many more years being this little girls biggest fan!

Season Opener

Well, Adia's team had their first tournament this weekend and won the whole thing! Adia played great and had 3 straight serving points in the championship game as well as 2 awesome digs for sideouts! Her and the dad had a blast! I was only able to see parts of it due to Kenyon having a basketball game and the fact that I have 4 very not calm kiddos. I guess it's good I missed the final game because the adreniline that would pump through my body when my she was up to serve and we need the points was honestly painful and I just sit there stressing for her. I couldn't have handled the championship for sure! But she did great and we are so proud!

Ready to go and thinking my mom is really annoying...

Lucky dad gets to see the whole tournament.

And of course you have to ref as well as play...

Warming up... getting pumped up...

We won! Notice Adia in the air (click it to enlarge). Gold Cal 12's team in all their glory!

What's Going On???

I am always busy... the question is with what this time??? So here is just a bit of what's been going on - I have been...

Watching pretty little girls play volleyball...

Watching a handsome man coach volleyball...

Watching a pretty girl and cute guy ref together...

The girls play a game then ref a game... this was so cute to see!

Wearing the kids out...

Adison sleeping on the stairs.

Kenyon sleeping at the kitchen table - view from under table.Kenyon and Avery asleep together on the sofa. Hand in hand - for real!

We let Adia babysit for a bit one night and we came home to see she did a great job!

Going to Volleyball team parties...

We got to make team blankets and I had a lot of fun finally getting to meet all the moms and players.

Laughing at boys...

who play with boy parts...

who are always getting into trouble...


Who escape from church to go play in the rain with the really cool nature toys...

Studying birds and making it a hands on experience...

I can't decide if I am proud of being a fun homeschool mom or if I am ashamed of being compulsive...

Here is Jazz on the left and Blueberry on the right.

Trying so hard to get them to come out and play...
I'm trying to learn not to be afraid of animals but it is so not working... why am I so afraid of the cute little birds???

Playing with new toys...

Wii love it - notice who is holding the remotes.

And I don't have pictures but the rest of my time is filled with lots and lots more fun mommy/teacher stuff. I like it.

HUGS to you all!

Go Adia!!!!!!!!!!!

It was such a weird feeling when I drove onto a school campus, this past Saturday, to go to Adia's tournament and I see hundreds of girls in uniform walking around acting cool and looking so grown up. But it got even weirder when I walked into the gym and saw my little girl dressed up like a big kid on a real volleyball team. It seems like it wasn't that long ago and I was the goofy kid on a team making up dumb cheers and lighting up when I did something good. Of course being the cool mom that I am I see her and totally start crying... yes, I am out of control but the fact is Adia looked so cute (actually a bit more like beautiful) and she played awesome! She must have had some good coaching because she seriously worked it out there. Not only is she the youngest and smallest on her team but she is also one of the only kids able to serve over handed and she is a really good passer! Even as a mom I never got how into my basketball life my parents were and how much fun they seemed to have watching me play - now I get it! Oh and when I played basketball my number was 22 and when Kyle played volleyball his number was 10... it took Adia about 2 seconds to decide who's number she wanted. Notice who the cute coach is out there. He was so patient with the girls even though at times they seemed more into cheering for themselves then paying attention to the game. He even got to experience the thrill of a mom reaming him because her daughter didn't get enough playing time. He is always so nice... of course he was super sweet and "understood" how she felt but it's a good thing I wasn't there because I might have had a few not so understanding things to say to her. Yes, I am bugged and I think he did so good and I know his heart and how he hopes to bless these kids and so I felt so bad for him! Anyway... the point is that was so much fun and I am super proud of my awesome Adia and my super sweet and super cute hubby! Check out these pictures...

okay, seriously do they think they are cool or what? Notice my daughter isn't wearing the spandex shorts but I am still in shock seeing so much leg!

How cute is this one???
Way to dig that ball Adia... who by the way just scored her team a point!

Not to brag but this is a picture of an ACE!
Adia is the setter and she commented after the game to her dad "I don't like being the setter because I never get to touch the ball" - clearly the team is still learning since the setter is actually supposed to touch the ball every time.

And here is the team that played so good for their first time... they were so cute. As they lost almost every game of the day they cheered louder than any team saying things like...

"Pink and Black - Pink and Black - Don't mess with the best cause the best don't mess - don't fool with the cool cause the cool don't fool - from the East to the West Folsom is the Best! YEA FOLSOM!!!"