Win Streak Continues

After taking a week off for a Girl Scout event, Emma returned the the pitch on a warm spring morning and helped her team to another victory.

With the team missing a couple of players, Emma really had to shine on defense - and, boy, did she!

Here are a couple of examples of her work. First, she breaks up an attack at mid field.

And in what may have been the play of the day, she stopped this attack late in the game to preserve the victory.

More pictures here.

Emma and the Astros

So last Sunday found Emma and me at beautiful Minute Maid Park, home of our very own Houston Astros. For those of you who've never been to Houston, it looks like this just about every day of the year, with the temperature in the upper 70s and a slight breeze. Every day.

For those of you from Houston, well, the reality will just be our little secret.

For Emma to enjoy the day, she needed three things - new duds, Blue Bell ice cream, and an Astros win. And just because she could, she included cotton candy - in both blue and pink.

After searching the entire Astros team store, this is the outfit she picked. The shirt had the added bonus of matching the hat.

And the final score? The hometown nine decimated the Los Angeles Dodgers, 12-0. We even hit a grand slam homer!

Emma (and I) can't wait to go back.

This Week in Dragon Lore

Another dominating performance by the Dragons this week, winning 7-1, on a windy day. The lone opposition tally was scored by one of Emma's teammates, kicking the ball in the wrong goal. Oh, well.

Most of the Dragon action occurred on the offensive end. This picture sums up Emma's five minutes as goal keeper.

Exciting soccer makes for compelling pictures.

The coach makes them tuck in their jerseys. Look good play good, I guess.

In her time as defender, she did get to kick the ball a couple of times. Here's one sequence:

Emma didn't take many shots on goal. She spent most of her time setting up others for their goals. Leading the charge down field -

The rest of the day's photos are here. Enjoy.

Star Student

Claire was selected as Star Student in her class for March. On Friday, a breakfast was held in her honor. Here she receives her medal from the principal

Our star with her certificate and her medal.

Dragon Soccer

Soccer season is back!

Emma is a Dragon this year and her first game was Saturday. Let's get right to the action.

Emma had several shots on goal, as did the entire team. The final score (that no one was keeping) was 6-0. Alas, Emma hit the post four times.

Always tough on defense.

Not afraid to mix it up with the boys.

And new for this year - additional pictures are here.

And where is Claire? Claire retired from soccer and is spending her time mastering the iPhone.