Call Day #130, 9/12/15

Today was the first game day of the soccer season. Oliver tried to get the ball from Eleanor while we waited for Claire's game to start.

Claire and her team, the Unicorns.

Oliver played hard from the moment we got there. Soon had grass all over his clothes.

Dirty legs.

Eleanor needed to be at her field before Claire's game was finished. I wasn't sure how we were going to make that happen since there is some distance between them, but we met another family who has kids on both teams. Thankfully, that mother walked Eleanor over.

Love her freckly cheeks!

And her sweet face.

It was fun to watch Claire today. She kicked the ball 21 times! This is a new record for her as she has often shied away from going after it at all.

Meanwhile, Oliver entertained himself. As you can see, he wasn't much interested in watching Claire.

Eventually, we made it over to Eleanor's field. Unfortunately, we missed almost half of the game because Claire's game ran so long. I was told that Eleanor had played really good defense and was sorry to miss it.

Going after the ball.

This afternoon we went to a birthday party for our friend Lydia. Swinging in a hammock.

Tossing water balloons. Claire caught this one but it tumbled out of her hands and burst. It's hard to catch something when your eyes are shut tight!

Oliver preferred playing inside. Other people's toys are always fun.

Building with marshmallows and toothpicks.

Claire's creation.

Eleanor made hers pretty tall but it was hard to keep it standing.

My new friend from China came over for dinner tonight. It was really good to see her again! She got to meet the kids and Nanny and Papa. She really likes children and enjoyed getting a tour of our house and the things they wanted to show her.