Soccer Party, S'mores, Proposals and a Quiet Mouse

Dear Abigail,

We finally made it back to Mexican on Friday night.  It felt like it had been a month, but I think it was just 2 weeks away, but we were back.  We were 15 minutes late because Mommy "lost" her keys and searched everywhere for them because Mommy does NOT lose keys.  My keys are always either in the diaper bag or on the hook.  Always.  But they weren't this time...  I searched and searched and Daddy had both of you in the car buckled up and I still could not find the keys.  Finally I gave up (Ellie and fam were waiting on us at the restaurant) so we switched cars, which meant switching BOTH car seats.   So we made it to Mexican, ate, played, and got you kiddos in bed and I started my search again.  I decided to go back through all the spots I knew I had been, starting with the diaper bag, because that's where I thought they were.  Guess what?  They were in the diaper bag.  The diaper bag I searched 3 times and Daddy did once.  They had fallen in one of the 200 pockets and found a spot where I didn't feel, I guess.  Anyway, the moral  of this story is Mommy never loses her keys.  Ever.  Oh, and to always check things twice, three times, maybe even four.  Oh, and never lose faith in yourself.  I knew I didn't lose those keys :) And also maybe not to accuse people of taking your stuff until you have confirmed.  I owe you and Kate both a couple of apologies... 

Anyway, we ate Mexican Friday night and Saturday morning we got things rolling for your last soccer game of the season.  It turned out to be a beautiful day for it, too. You insisted we take your favorite toy (read "stuffed animal of the week") and Daddy made him clap every time you score a goal.  Which was a lot because you are awesome! 

 You are still goofy, though, and we often wonder what you are doing on that soccer field...

 But you play a mean defense.  I was so excited because you stole the ball away (I'm sure there is a correct soccer term for that) then turned the ball around and took it all the way to your goal!

 But as the case with all soccer stars, there are moments of rest...

 At the end the season, we decided the Franklin Purple Unicorns were #1!!!

 And, to end the great season, we had a soccer party at our house!  We were unsure of the weather and since we live right by the fields we decided to host.  We ordered pizza and had chilled juice - it was superb!

 You girls had a blast.  You all played upstairs for a bit and when you came back down all of you were out of your uniforms and in one of the princess outfits!!  Coach Will thought it was hilarious! Coach Will also got a little surprise.  For his 'thanks for being an awesome coach' gift, Uncle Jaybee set it up where his friend John McClain (a big wig for the Houston Texans) called Coach Will on his cell.  Coach Will's a big Texans fan (being from Houston and all) so he was shocked AND thrilled Mr. John was calling.  Tickled pink would probably be the appropriate phrase, but I'm not sure he'd appreciate that, since he already has to deal with his soccer team preferring ball gowns to shin guards!

 But it didn't stop him from passing out the trophies and certificates!

You had a blast being on Coach Will's team and I'm sure we will see him again in the spring!
After the soccer party, Ellie stuck around and you two played outside, inside and little bit in between.  We got some things together and headed over to Ellie's house where we planned on having a bon fire.  Unfortunately a crazy storm came through right about the time we were trying to eat/hang out.  Fortunately your Uncle Jaybee has a decent head on his shoulders and was prepared to cover up the bon fire, and sure enough, we were able to get our s'mores after all!  

In other exciting news that night, Ryan asked you to marry him!  I overheard him ask you but wasn't certain your response, but later you came down the stairs telling me you were going to marry Ryan.  That's good because multiple times this week you had asked if you could marry Daddy or me and I said no.  The sad news is Ryan came running down the stairs shortly after your acceptance saying "Ellie wants to kiss me!!!!" and just started laughing.  I am not prepared for this stuff this soon and I change my mind.  You can marry Daddy.
We put the babies to bed and you kiddos stayed up LATE, like super late for us, BUT, you and Ellie successfully slept in the same bed.  I am positive it had to do with the 10 o'clock at night bedtime, but whatever - you both went to sleep with little trouble!  And apparently you both woke up at 5:30 and crawled in bed with Aunt Steph and Uncle Jaybee :)
We ate a quick breakfast and headed home because Mommy had a "Mommy" day planned!  Your BFF was on her way up and we were going shopping - we being Sarah and Mommy.  You were having a "Daddy and me" day that consisted of a sneaky hike, lots of candy and a 2 hour nap! Seriously, you never EVER give me that.  Ever.  Anyway, you enjoyed your day with Daddy and when Sarah got home you enjoyed your time with her.  When I asked you "what was your favorite part of today" was, like I do each night, you told me "When Sarah came to play with me!".  Sarah taught you to play the quiet game, too, which you lost.  Every time.  But you sure did try your heart out and kept saying "let's try it one more time."  We even played it today and you made it a whole minute and 10 seconds before talking.  Impressive.
A sweet, sweet weekend of memories!  Love you not-so-quiet mouse!