I always look forward to President's Day weekend and the chance to go to St. George for soccer tournaments. This was our 3rd year going and I had reserved the same condo that we stayed in last year back in the summer so that we would be sure to have it. We invited my mom and Rich & Misty to come with us and they were able to come. My sister Becky drove over from Phoenix with her 3 kids and we had a great time!
We left on Friday around noon and got to St. George in time to check into the condo, send Jon to register Emily's team and meet Becky, her kids and her in-laws at Texas Roadhouse for dinner. Delicious!
Both Lindsey & Emily's teams played in the tournament and both had 2 games on Saturday. They both played well and their teams did pretty well. It was gorgeous weather this year - no rain and not too hot. After the games, we went to Pizza Factory for dinner - which was the perfect time because it was about 4:45. St. George is understandably really crowded this weekend, but we were able to time our meals really well :)
On Sunday, my mom, Becky, Becky's kids and I headed over to Las Vegas to go to our cousin Emily's baby's blessing. The kids were so good on the drive and were such good sport for being in the car that long. The blessing was wonderful and it was great to be with the Adam's family at their house for a little bit after. It was fun to see their house and visit with them for a little bit. While we were gone, Jon took our kids to some fun sand dunes. Rich & Misty headed home that afternoon.
Monday we had 3 games - Lindsey's team made it to the semi-finals, but lost. Emily's team made it to the final game - but ended up with the heartbreaking loss. They ended with penalty kicks and the ref gave them a point on a goal that probably didn't actually cross the line. The girls were so disappointed. We left St. George around 6:30 that night, grabbed some Arby's in Cedar City and headed home. My mom drove with us both ways and was the best sport. We loved having her with us.
The kids did great on the way home. Hailey threw up once during the day and then again in the garage when we got home and Hannah peed her pants after falling asleep. After some quick baths, we all fell into our beds - happy to home safe and sound.
Lindsey's on the left in the white
Now she's in orange #27
Coach Gilmore and his team
Emily's in orange
Great defense Em!
The condo has a fishing pond and Jon took the kids one evening. Kate caught this fish (which Jon gutted and cooked on the grill) and Hannah caught one on her first attempt, but it was too little and they threw it back.
Sweet baby Remmy - 8 1/2 months old
Our cheering section - Grandma, Emily, Remmy & Kate Spackman
At one of Lindsey's game, the kids were playing soccer behind us and apparently Hannah made Brooklyn mad. I couldn't resist and had to snap a picture. Cute girl!
They quickly made up and sat like this watching Jack play soccer for several minutes.
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