did you know...

they don't cancel soccer games for snow? well we found that out today. ceb's soccer team, the bluejays, is playing in the regional playoffs and today's game was played on a snow & ice covered field. and they totally rocked the field and WON! the next game is tuesday night! if they win tuesday there's just one game left to determine the regional champs...we are keeping our fingers crossed, these girls deserve a victory.some great parents cleared off the field lines and the goal boxes. there were also hot drinks and blankets aplenty to keep the girls from freezing. i think the parents on the sideline were in much worse shape than the girls at the end of the game. not only was it freezing it was also a little windy. it took me about 3 hours to warm up (with an electric blanket)after standing on the field for 2 hours watching them play.
i can't even begin to tell you what a great team this is. not just as players, but as people. the girls are so supportive of each other and just seem to be out there having fun. i feel so happy that ceb lucked out and got on this team 3 years ago and has been able to stay with them. (by the way i did not take the above photos. one of the team parents braved cold fingers to get the photos of the day.)

on a different topic...
i thought you may be interested in seeing an updated photo of kial's arm. it's all healed and just a big scar now. it looks smooth but when you feel it it's surprising deep under the skin. she still likes it and the attention it has garnered her at school.

well, i am off to find WARM socks for tuesday's game!