Saturday, September 26, 2009

Madalyn the SWIMMER.

This weekend has been so nice. We have been very busy, but every minute with family is worth it. Grandma and Grandpa Newell drove up to see Madalyn swim in a meet on Friday night. The bonus was that the boys also had soccer games on Saturday. First, the swim meet. Madalyn did an awesome job. She placed 1st, 2nd, and a 3rd in the 3 events. She took off 14 seconds on her freestyle (1st), 6 seconds on her breaststroke (3rd), and 3 seconds off of the backstroke (2nd). We were all screaming our guts out even though she was in the water with a cap over her ears.

On Saturday, we woke up to the smell of grass and soccer games. Hayden had the 1st game of the day. It was a very exciting game. Matt and I are not quiet parents when we watch our kids participate in sports. I am sure that some parents want to kick us out of the games. It is my competitive side. I have to bring it out on some occasions!!!! Late in the afternoon we all packed up and went to Carter's game. Carter scored his first goal of the season. We went nuts with excitement. He did soooo good. Way to go Madalyn, Carter and Hayden.


Madalyn before the freestyle. Isn't she pretty?

Grandma, Bailey and Madalyn!

That's my first born. Wow, has time flown by.

On your mark, ready, set, GO.
This was the dive off the blocks for the freestyle swim.
She did so awesome.

Grandpa, Madalyn and Grandma!!
Thanks for coming and supporting the kids Mom and Dad!!

Now looking at this picture you might think that Hayden kicked this ball. In actuality, he totally missed it, but we thought it looked like a cool picture.
Don't you think so?

He did connect with this ball. Nice goal kick son!

Bailey and I playing kick back and forth during half time.
Next year we are going to have her play soccer. Yes, this might come to a shock to some of you seeing that I complained about the cost of soccer, but I am going to start saving our $$ right now so that 3 of our children can play soccer.
We might need some food handouts next fall so friends please be prepared.

Mom, Madalyn, Carter and Paige watching Hayden play soccer.
Matt tricked Paige to get her to look at the camera. He told her that a mouse was by him. Anything for a picture, right!!

6 comments:

Taralyn said...

Oh I love those Newells!!! So fun that Marilyn and Jerry came up to see the kids!!! How Awesome...

Carrie said...

YAY Madie!!! That's awesome! Hayden and Carter...you guys ROCK!!!

Oh! And Beth, YOU ROCK TOO!!!!!! (and I'm not just saying that because you love Coldplay too)

Jill said...

i love seeing these pictures. good job to all of the kiddos! of course you're raising an athletic family, there is no other way to do it with you two in charge.

Alex, JJ, Zac...The Lorenzen's said...

Way to go Madalyn, Carter, and Hayden. It was nice to see the pictures! We love you guys

Jennifer Lyn Newell Standridge said...

I want to come and see a game! So glad mom and dad came. Good JOB Madalyn, Carter & Hayden.

Ashlee said...

you can tell how much the kids love their sports! Way to go Madalyn on blowing away the competition. Carter that is awesome that you scored a goal! I know that it is only a matter of time before Hayden puts one in the goal. I also hear that he is a pretty good goalie! Way to go!