Magic Family

As it was the Magic girls final season together, we decided to have some fun after the last home game of the season and did a little photo shoot with them.  It was fun - although I think I *need* a drone...

My favorite. 

Most of the girls at the team party at the end of the season. 

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All the Lasts

I knew that this would be 12 months of milestones and important events, so I've kept track of them all year.  All the lasts for Elizabeth...but now she's on to many firsts!

Last time these two will stand together on Prize Day (June 2017)

Last First Day of School at JPII (August 2017).

Last cross country practice for these 8th graders (October 2017).

Last middle school cross country meet (October 2017).

Last middle school race.

Last Regional Honors Band performance (November 2017).

Last time representing JPII at a deanery mass (January 2018).

Last post-audition (All State) treat (January 2018).

Last Father Daughter Dance (February 2018).

All State Band (March 2018).

8th grade semi-formal (March 2018).

8th grade semi-formal

Last basketball game - and her best game of the season (March 2018).

Last first game of travel lacrosse and last time taking the first draw of the season (April 2018).

Last play - thanks for the memories, Mrs. Teavee (May 2018).

Last band and chorus concert (May 2018).

Last band and chorus photo with Laila.

8th graders last band and chorus concert.

Last JPII soccer game (June 2018).

Last lacrosse game with Middletown lacrosse.

Last day of school and last day ever riding the bus to school with Emily (June 2018).

Newington Wrap Up

Over Father's Day Weekend, Emily's travel soccer team played their last games together.  There are not enough girls to continue through the changes next year, when the number of players on the field increases to 11.  Many of these girls have been together with Goran since they were 7 years old; and the girls and their families are all wonderful.  We have enjoyed watching them grow as players and as people, and we have enjoyed all the time spent together as family and friends.  It was incredibly emotional watching the season, and the journey, come to an end.  The girls went 4-0 in their final four games and went out on top, as Newington Wrap Up Champions.

Emily's pretty goal in game one. 

Emily was pretty sick during the tournament, especially on Sunday.  The final two games were played in mid-90's heat and it was touch and go whether she would even step on the field.  She played fewer minutes than usual and the assistant coach kept a close eye on her, including her water intake (and reported back to mom). 

Father's Day photo. 

Emily and Coach Goran - the greatest coach there is.  Emily is making the switch back to Sporting next year (from CFC) to continue to play for Goran.  We could not be happier that she will continue to learn and grow from him.  There truly is no one else like him.

Sporting to CFC and now back to Sporting.  Can't wait to continue carpooling with these cuties. 

Family. 

Champions. 

Goran's final post game speech as a Magic coach.  By the end, we were all crying.

For the last time ever.