August was a big month for Maggie. She started soccer with a new team - the Huskies (and doesn't her Cougar-loving father just love that). She is playing a year up, with a new team and in a new league. She burst into tears when we got to the first practice and I practically had to drag her from the van (okay, so I had to threaten it anyway). She stood on the field and just looked at the other girls then one finally came over to get her. Of course, by the end of practice she had 10 new friends and all was well! She also went to camp for the very first time. A week without her was not something Mom was looking forward to. Even before we left, Maggie had decided that she was not going back next year. But in classic Maggie style, we had to pry her from her counselor to get her to actually come back home. She talked non-stop about camp for weeks and can't wait until next year. She rode horses and played night games and learned some new songs. She has decided she's going back every year until she can't and then she is becoming a counselor.
August was potty-training boot camp for Molly. She was doing great at home but when she went to daycare...well, things changed. Then one day, she flipped the switch and was pottying like a pro! This month she also got to be the flower girl in her cousin's wedding. We were a bit worried that she might pull the dress up over her head and run down the aisle but luckily, she behaved. She did do her flower girl duties her way though...she took each petal individually and blew them out of her fingers. It was too stinkin' cute! After fulfilling her duties, she changed out of her "princess dress" and danced the night away. We were rolling on the floor when she not only started busting a move to "Boom Boom Pow" by the Black-Eyed Peas but also sang along. Watch out Fergie!Gary started his sixth year of coaching high school girls soccer. Since two high school teams weren't enough to satisfy his love of soccer, he also signed on to help his buddy coach a U11 boys select team. They are really good and love the game...which makes it a lot of fun for Gary! He also started his sixth year of work at the high school, taking on a new site (temporarily). Should make things interesting.
