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We've had some exciting things going on here. A *big* birthday, a super-fun swimming party, Mason's new smile, two first-of-the-season-soccer games, an awesome report card and we've started some indoor planting- sunflowers and watermelons. whew!
The soccer games were brutal, I cannot emphasize how bitterly cold and windy it was on Saturday. Fortunately Mimi came over to stay home with the boys who weren't playing while I watched the one who was. I went home between the games to get my long down coat, a fleece blanket, and a refill of hot coffee. Cold be darned, the boys were still amazing. Ashton scored the only goal for the red team, and he puffed right up like a little penguin he was so proud of himself. He loves to hear the parents shouting his name, that's clear. I should add that his golden second half came after a first half filled with snot, tears, and him standing statue-still on the field or sitting out on the sidelines under a blanket. He gets the award for most improved hands-down. Mase played goalie most of his game, and didn't give up a single goal. He was acting like an old pro, at ease on the field. The first school soccer game is after school today, and Mimi is going to come and watch Mason play with his St. Joe's buddies.

Mason and Ethan, the two lovely-locked boys



Wait- where is the ball?



It is FREEZING- suck it up and smile through the pain kids.


Cheese! Mason's new smile



It tasted even better than it looked.


Swim party!



The first half of the world's coldest soccer game


The second half of the world's coldest soccer game