Mount Rainer FC Tournament Dec. 29th, 2009

A few weeks ago my brother Scott called and invited Ashlyn to play in a club soccer tournament with his daughter, Ashlyn's cousin, Allie.  We of course accepted thinking it would be a fun opportunity to play with her cousin.  Yesterday was the tournament and it was an absolute blast! Allie scored 5 goals over 4 games and Ashlyn scored 3..officially 2.  Oh..it was indoor soccer so it was fast paced, and constantly moving with subs on the fly.  Ashlyn primarily played up front as a forward with Allie with a little bit of rest time on defense.  It was fun to see the girls work together to score and just fun to see them out on the field together..it "almost" gives us a reason to move back home..I did say "almost."  Anyways, thanks Scott, Allie, Coach Stacey and MRFC for a fabulous day of soccer!

Ashlyn and Allie "Kober Girls #13"

Mt. Rainer FC

Coach Stacey getting the girls pumped for the Championship Game.  It was an incredible game, super fun to watch and exciting...the girls came up short in the last three minutes and lost 1-0.  Ashlyn scored a goal that bounced around in the box...the ref chose not to recognize the goal but we all know it was!  Way to go Shooters!

Christmas in Seattle..2009

This year our family traveled to Seattle, Washington to enjoy "Christmas in Seattle" with our family.  We left on December 18th in the afternoon and arrived Sunday the 19th after driving straight through.  We made it in 16 hrs..It has been very cold since we have arrived, but has felt like winter which we love.  We enjoyed Christmas Eve with our family at my parents and enjoyed a quiet Christmas day with a few visitors dropping in.  The girls have LOVED being with their cousins and getting a lot of play time in.  We are looking forward to the remaining few days here and ringing in a new year!  Here are just a few pictures from our trip so far.. 

Thoroughbred with Friends

Traditionally every year now we walk Thoroughbred to see the beautiful display of Christmas lights.  People come from all over Southern California to see them.  It is quite the production, but we enjoy going every year.  For the past four years now we have enjoyed seeing the lights with our good friends, Chuck and Carmella.  This year we drove and enjoyed them from the warmth of our car...then returned to Chuck and Carmella's home for some nummy treats!

AYALA USA CHEER COMPETITION 2009

Abby's cheer team competed in their first competition of the season today and it was a huge success..more than taking first place, all three cheer teams qualified for Jr. Nationals which is held at Disneyland in the Spring!  Abby did a GREAT job.  This year she is on two teams, a younger and older team.  She hit all of her stunts and looked solid.  What a fun day...but definitly exciting!  Off to the next competition!