Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Lasts are Hard (Dave's trip to Buckhannon)

 Dave flew out to Pittsburgh and then drove to Buckhannon on Monday, October 30th.

He was able to see Logan that night and take him to dinner. 


Then they FaceTimed us to show us Logan's single dorm room. 
(Presley's room is definitely lots nicer).

Logan had classes throughout the day and Dave took him to breakfast each day, hung out in Westin and Buckhannon, shopping and walking the campus, and watching his final practice and home game. 

Logan's dorm building







Warming up for the final home game, which ended in a tie. 

They couldn't have a practice on Thursday but Logan and another goalkeeper got in a workout. 

Dave texted me the playoff match ups (they ended in 5th position), and I wasn't sure if he'd be able to leave knowing there was a game.

They lost the final game in a double overtime, 49 seconds left until penalty kicks, when the defense couldn't clear the ball from the box and it landed right at the forward's foot.  
He had several saves this game, and two amazing ones in overtime!  Him and Dave were hoping it would go to penalty kicks,  I was not hoping for that. 


Logan leaving the soccer field as a collegiate player for the final time, walking alone until his coach greets him.  
What a ride it's been!




(Dave was with Rylan at a basketball tournament in Portland but was able to watch in between games)




















Lea's Day-Lea's, Week 44 (2023)

 Day 302, Sunday, October 29th


A rainy day for goalkeeping training in West Virginia

Day 303, Monday, October 30th

A great conference for Harper this morning

Day 304, Tuesday, October 31st

Jack o'Lantern pizza before they left.

Dave flew out to see Logan this week and watch his final home game. 
Kind of an emotional time for us knowing his soccer career is coming to a close. 

Day 305, Wednesday, November 1st


 A before and after for Chewy's haircut today. 

Day 306, Thursday, November 2nd

Harper got highlights today 
(this was a birthday present that we finally had some extra time to do)

Day 307, Friday, November 3rd

At the WHS girls volleyball game tonight.
They won the district title!

Day 308, Saturday, November 4th

Ry got a dunk at his Portland basketball tournament today. 



Thursday, November 2, 2023

Halloween 2023

 Harper had a few Halloween parties this year, and loved the costume changes. 


This party was a duo party so Harper and her friend went as Napolean Dynamite characters.  

They carved pumpkins and Harper won a goodie bag for her design. 

The school district held conferences on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday so there was no school those days. 
She had another friend get together on Monday, the 30th
It's hard to see her black, tilted halo but she was a dark angel this night. 

Halloween Day:
No school today so we had breakfast together with pumpkin spice lattes.
We had our traditional jack o'lantern pizza.
Rylan went to Cashmere and stopped in to see Grandma and Papa Nelson and then over to his friends house. 
Harper went out trick or treating in her cow onesie costume from a couple of years ago. 
She got home and sorted her candy. 

Presley was College Cinderella 
(a character name mom made up)

Back in the Tri-Cities...
the Nihill Family



The Sorensen kids too...

































Lea's Day-Lea's, Week 43 (2023)

 Day 295, Sunday, October 22nd

Rylan's team won the championship this week-end in Auburn.
They gave the champs rings this time which was so fun!

Grandma and Papa were there to watch all the games and check out the ring. 

Day 296, Monday, October 23rd

A nice e-mail from Harper's teacher today. 

Day 297, Tuesday, October 24th

A rare sighting--Ry actually having and doing HOME-work!
With a box of lemon heads and a bowl of ice cream to help him through it. 

Day 298, Wednesday, October 25th

Watching Logan's game today. 

Day 299, Thursday, October 26th

Trying to tuck Harper into bed for the night. 

Day 300, Friday, October 27th

The landscapers were at our house this morning so Dave took Chewy for a walk for a potty break. 
Chewy got a little tired so Dave had to carry him home.

Day 301, Saturday, October 28th

Harper had a Halloween party tonight.
Her and her friend went as Napolean Dynamite and Deb.