Volleyball Season

We decided to try a different volleyball club this year. As much as I loved the parents from last year, I truly didn't feel like Analise learned much. We decided to go with the Kearney Catholic Volleyball Club, and I am glad we did. Analise made it through the tryouts, and then we waited a couple of weeks to find out what team she was on. She wasn't on the top team by any means, but I was reminded that God had her where he wanted her. First - I loved, loved her coach - young, cheerful, encouraging, patient and taught them so much; second - the parents were just as sweet on this team; third - they ended up in either first place or second place in most tournaments. She learned what it was like to win. She was so excited to play as setter this year, and that position is close to my heart.  Brandon and I really worked with Analise this year trying to teach her how to be a leader on and off the court. She had some growth, but I'm hoping to see more of it in the future. The more I see her play, the more I realize she's like me. Here are pictures from her season, in no particular order.

Sadie's 7th Birthday

Here are the highlights from Sadie's birthday awhile back...

After church on Sunday, Grandma and Grandpa took Sadie out for lunch. She chose Arby's.

 And she specifically wanted this whale fin as her toy in her kid's meal.

 Morning time with the Bear (that decided it doesn't want to sing anymore).

 Our annual birthday picture together; hopefully she's the only one who looks like she's aging....

 Dinner of choice was chicken fajitas.

 She was able to Facetime with Grandmom while she opened gifts. Yeah technology!

 Legos, Fila clothes, and doll apparel made her quite happy!

 We got a cookie for the celebration tonight.

 Sadie wanted a horse cake this year. I was very pleased with the results!

 Time to celebrate with family

 A cute outfit from Aunt Sarena; we love leggings because they stay up!

 Bird food for Sadie to feed "her" birds.

 Cowgirl boots so she can take some horse lessons! She was SUPER excited!

 Aunt Sarah gave her a "Frozen" theme birthday gifts.

 What sweet cousins she has.

Blow those seven candles, Sadie! 

At the birthday dinner, Sadie got to answer some questions. Here they are with her answers:

If you could rename yourself, what would it be?

Anna (like Frozen)

 

If you could have any animal as a pet -

horse

 

Name someone you trust-

Analise because she plays nice

 

When was the last time you said, "Uh-oh"?

When she spilled her milk the other night

 

If you could have any super hero power, what would it be?

She would make everything warm (I like this super power)

 

What is something you don't like to eat-

green peppers

 

If it could rain anything from the sky, what would you want it to be?

Horses

 

Fave thing to do with mom -

Play games (uno)

 

What would you like to learn to do?

The bars at gymnastics

 

If you were stuck outside, what would you do?

Play with sisters

 

If you could go anywhere, where would you go?

Florida - the beach to see dolphins

 

After the questions, we went around the table sharing something we appreciate about Sadie and our hope/blessing for her in the coming year.

 

Maisie - likes playing with Sadie, and she hopes they get more toys to play with. :)

 

Grandpa likes how Sadie tries hard to keep up with her older sisters, and he asks that God bless the end of her 1st grade year and 2nd grade year.

 

Aaron likes how Sadie is always smiling and cheerful and hopes she has a good  year.

 

Analise - Sadie makes her laugh when she laughs, and she's glad Sadie enjoys Ms. Vacek

 

Kaleb- Sadie never puts anyone down; she's caring and compassionate. He hopes Sadie enjoys 2nd grade next year.

 

Aunt Sarah - likes how other people think Sadie is so quiet, but she likes how Sadie talks a lot around her; she sees a different side. :) And she hopes Sadie gets to ride a horse this year.

 

Derek loves how Sadie always runs to give him a hug; he hopes Sadie has a fun summer with her family.

 

Dad loves how Sadie loves to help and serve, and he hopes they get to go fishing together this summer.

 

Mom also loves how Sadie helps, and she knows what to do and where things go. I hope she gets to go horseback riding this summer.

Braylen loves how happy Sadie is and how well she listens at Awana. He hopes she enjoys her summer and 2nd grade.

Grandma loves Sadie's big smile and how she loves to learn about birds. She hopes Sadie continues to grow in Jesus this year, and that she will swim more in the lake.

Sadie, you are special to everyone, and you will always hold a special place in our hearts because you had such a rough start at life. I am so glad God knew we needed you in our family. I pause at times, realizing how much you have grown and become a big girl. No more little preschooler or toddler. You are reading, saying things that make me chuckle, and I hold fast to these times - my baby growing up. I am so glad you've had another great year full of God's blessings, and I hope you are always a mama's girl. :)

 

 Sadie's report that came home from school. I about died laughing when I saw her BMI was 0.



 Sadie sporting her new outfit from Grandmom and Pops and the new glasses from us.