Soccer
Jade's soccer had us traveling to Detroit the last weekend in April and the second weekend in May! All 4 of us went the first weekend for two nights (2 games) and just Jade and I went the second weekend for 1 night (1 game). I personally loved getting bonus time with just Jade.
Next season the age cutoff is changing for youth soccer which means a few friends will be leaving the team. Jade will continue to play with the ECNL-RL team next season and although the team will look a little different, she's hoping it will be for the best!
Jade's club competed in a tournament over Memorial Day weekend! They had a few girls from 3 different teams come together to make one team for the tournament. After a slow start to their first two games, they were able to pull out a victory in the Championship game!
Jade also played a few games with her club's lower level team as they were short players this season! She loved the opportunity and was especially thrilled to play on offense! She even got a hat trick, twice!
Spring Band Concert
The spring concert, which takes place outside at the Naperville Municipal Band Shell, was not very spring like this year. We were all bundled up in jackets and blankets! The 8th graders got to dress up for the concert outside of their typical concert black, and as you can tell some (Jade) were very committed to their spring dresses! :)
Mother's Day
We celebrated Mother's Day with my Mom, Dad and GeeGee with lunch at Nick's Pizza! Nate was able to spend time with his Mom as well!
Track
Jade enjoyed participating in her school's track program this spring. She ended up being the top 8th grade girl in triple and long jump at her school and got to compete them at the Conference meet! She enjoyed competing in the 100M, 200M and 4x100 relay in various meets as well!
Jemma
Spring was on the quieter side for Jemma, which was nice because she was pretty busy being her big sister's super fan! She continued with her weekly volleyball and tumbling sessions and we made the switch over to a cheer gym for tumbling in anticipation of the upcoming cheer season! She's also become quite the shopper and has been having fun shopping with friends! She was also selected as one of the Warhawk's of the Week at school for the second time this year! :)
8th Grade Events
Jade and I had fun shopping for dresses for her end of the year festivities! First up was the 8th Grade Gala, a semi-formal dance on a Friday night at the school! She enjoyed dressing up, and her first time in heels! :)
Second was their 8th Grade boat trip at Navy Pier! According to Jade, it was so much fun and the best time ever! :)
