SOCCER SEASON

It's the first of March and soccer season is in full swing at the Puriri house.  Yesterday was a day filled with soccer.  Nothing else was done but watching soccer and eating food to keep the soccer boys energized.  

The first game of the day was Hamilton's at 10:00am.  The skies were slightly overcast but the sunshine made me feel warm.  Hamilton's game was exciting.  Except this time Hamilton didn't score any goals.  Fire FC won this game.  

We came home long enough to pack a lunch and head over to Hansen Stadium where Asa was playing.  This game did not go well.  Asa didn't get much playing time and Fire FC lost by a lot.  The weather was beginning to get windy and cold and we still had 2 games to go.

Pre-season is currently happening at Dixie High School.  Friday night they played Park City.  Ammon played JV and Varsity.  They won both games.  Saturday afternoon they played Delta.  Ammon starts JV and is an amazing leader on the field.  He scored 2 goals during that game.  The weather is windy and miserable but we still have Varsity to watch.  Ammon does not start varsity but he played most of the second half and scored a really awesome goal.  

The soccer was great but the weather was terrible.  At days end four games had been played, three games had been won the migraine I have been suffering from 4 10 days was enhanced to agonizing pain.  

This Saturday was a special day but we definitely did not prepare for Sunday.  So today we have laundry and house cleaning to do. 

PRESIDENTS DAY WEEKEND

Finally a new post!  Asa has been saying, "Mom it's been more than a month."  He's right.

Last weekend was beautiful.  It was Valentine's Day, Presidents Day and Soccer Tournament!  Mother nature cooperated with blue skies, sunshine and sixty degree temperatures.  We had visitors!

The Bailey Family came for the weekend.  Cameron, Terina, Hayden, Karenza and Tyla Jade.  The kids had fun playing together.  We walked up to Petroglyph Rock and hiked around the Red Hills.  Karenza wanted to climb through the slice in the rock a couple of times.  Asa went with her.  We had Family Home Evening on Monday night with Michael, Kristina and their family.  Lots of food!  Terina taught the children a maori song.  

We missed Rakai, Karamea and Isaac with us.  But we will always miss the times when we are all not here.  

Asa played his soccer games at the new Mesquite Regional Park.  It was built by the PGA Long Drive Association and will be used for Long Drives, Soccer and Football.  It's a beautiful place.  After the games were over we stayed to have lunch at the park.  I couldn't resist taking a few photos.  Soccer is the love of our lives!

 

SUMMER GAMES 2009

OH WHAT FUN!!!

18 GAMES LATER

The 2008 Utah Summer Games are over for us. Four players, four days and eighteen games later the boys have obtained 3 medals. Isaac and Ammon each have a gold and Asa a bronze. Hamilton did his best but they are young and in the learning stages. It was exhausting and we are all sunburned.

Wanna know more - check out this website - http://utahsummergames.org/.

Chapter 3 - Isaac Olsen Ahmu

Born - April 23, 1990

Namesake - Olsen Ahmu

Isaac's eyes are crystal blue and sometimes you can see right through them as if you are looking into eternity. Isaac loves to long board and hike, play soccer, eat, sleep and read the Book of Mormon. Isaac is serving a mission for the LDS church in the Germany Berlin Mission. He has a steadfast and true testimony of the gospel. He is kind to everyone and has a gentle soul. Isaac brings me peace.

Chapter 5 - Asa Hemi

Born - March 10, 1996
Namesake - Asa Brigham Scoville and Hemi Puriri
Asa was not content to stay 9 months in the womb and was completely determined to show up early. His determination continues. Asa has big beautiful green eyes. He has the most distinct sense of humor. He loves music and plays the piano like a pro. Bike Riding, Basketball, Football, Soccer are just some of the sports he is good at. He loves to read and is a good student. He has a good memory and always keeps us on task. Asa understands the spirit of the maori haka and moves all who are in his presence when he does it. Asa brightens my life.

Chapter 6 - Hamilton Earl

Born - December 18, 1998

Namesake - Earl Hurst Scoville

Born only 1 week before Christmas he is our JOY TO THE WORLD. He loves sports and is really good at soccer and karate. He started violin lessons in November 2007 and enjoys playing it. He is a very good student and is kind to everyone. He teaches us love and goodness and he makes us all laugh. Hamilton loves to cuddle and he keeps me warm at night.