Blue Angels Practice

We were pretty close to Florida so we made a quick run over to Pensacola to watch the Blue Angels practice. We went through the museum first and the boys got to climb into several inoperable planes, jets, etc.

Mississippi

The next day we traveled from the very top of Mississippi all the way to the very bottom of the state. We stopped in Jackson for lunch at Pig & Pint for more bbq and the boys got to play some Jenga. Biloxi, MS has a Hard Rock that James and I had not been to so James got a pint glass and the boys picked out some more pins.

Memphis, TN

Our first stop on vacation was Memphis, TN. We went to the Bass Pro shaped in pyramid. There is an elevator in the center that takes you to the top where you step out and look over the city. Maddox was actually nervous and stayed near the doors. He didn't want to step out on the platform and look over the railing.

Our next stop was downtown Memphis. We got some bbq at Central BBQ and then headed to Beale St. The boys picked out pins at Hard Rock. Hard to believe it has been almost 18 years since James and I were at this Hard Rock. It was Memorial Day, a Monday, so Beale St was pretty quiet. We had plenty of photo ops with guitars and wall murals though.

Last Day of School

Maddox finished up 2nd grade and Macen finished 6th grade.

End of Another Soccer Season

James counted the boys' games since August - 88 in total. I don't know about the boys but we are exhausted, lol.  It's sad to see some of the families move away from both teams but thankful we got to know and watch them for the year. Macen will have to move onto another club for the fall since there isn't an age group available for him in Leavenworth. For now, are taking a short (too short) breather from soccer. Great job boys!

Sporting KC game

Macen wanted to celebrate his birthday with a Sporting KC game. They had a home game the weekend after his birthday so after 1st Communion and a soccer tournament game, we ended a very busy weekend with some pro soccer.

1st Communion

Maddox made his 1st Communion and we couldn't be prouder of this step in faith. He was beaming once he had his clothes on right before we headed to church.

 This is one of Maddox's soccer teammates, Sophia. Right after mass, they had to jet off to a tournament game. So glad we got a pic with Father.