Soccer with the Big Boys!

Jordan got asked to play up on the U10 soccer team for a tournament last Saturday.  He was excited about it but a little nervous to play against kids 2 years older than him.  He played well and didn't look out of place at all.  He was asked to play goalie during the second game.  The nets are much bigger in U10 as are the fields.  He made some good saves and let a few balls in.  Nonetheless he had a great time playing with a different team.  The game just keeps getting more competitive the older these kids get and it is fun to watch.

Congratulations to Carson!  He was honoured to receive Athlete of the Year for Grade 9 at St. Joan of Arc at their year end Athletic Banquet.  He also received MVP for both volleyball and basketball teams.

Carson with his principal, Mr. McFarland.  

This man will always be held in high esteem in Carson's books!

 Carson with his coaches - Mr. Rankin (top left) volleyball coach and sports performance coach, Mr. Black (bottom left) Flag Football defence and science teacher, Mr. McNeil (top right) flag football and social studies teacher, and of course Mr. Brosseau (bottom right) who coached Carson on the basketball court, on the flag football field, in Math Class and in life!  A bunch of great teachers in Carson's books!

 Carson and his proud papa!

It has been a year to remember at St. Joan of Arc.  Not just because they won City Championships in every sport but because of the great people Carson got to know and the friendships he made that will last a lifetime.  He had so many teachers that truly made a difference in Carson's life!

Carson's Graduation

Carson had his Grade 9 Grad this week.  They all dressed up fancy, had a hot breakfast at the school, went to a musical theatre play at Jubilations, had lunch at a fancy french restaurant and then headed to Graduation Mass at St. Michael's Catholic Church.   

Mr. Brosseau giving Carson his certificate.  Mr. Brosseau is Carson's homeroom teacher, Math and Religion teacher, and Basketball and Flag Football coach.  Not to mention math tutoring sessions between basketball games.  Needless to say they have spent a lot of time together this year and Carson has a deep respect for Mr. Brosseau.  He has taught Carson so much in all areas of his life, mentally, physically, and spiritually.  He is one of Carson's heros.

Devon and Carson together at Mass.

Jaxon is Carson's missionary companion at school.  

He joined us half way through the year and is also LDS.  Together these boys have converted the Catholic school to being BYU fans.

The "infamous Oreo" they call themselves.

Albert, Carson, and Kwami have played on every team this year together and have been amazing teammates and really good friends!  

It's hard to believe I have a child old enough to go to High School.  Where does the time go?  Carson we are proud of you and the person you have become.  Keep it up . . . you are on the right track to being a successful person in all aspects of your life!  ConGRADulations!

City Champs at McMahon Stadium

Carson's Flag Football team won the City Championship on Monday night.  They got to play the game at McMahon Stadium and boy did they give a good show!

Carson's best friend Albert was our quarterback and he was amazing.  

Right on the money most of the time!

Kwami could run the ball like no other!

Carson and Devo (as they call him) were an amazing team on Defence!

Carson made quite a few interceptions . . . .

. . . and ran almost the full length of the field a number of times for touchdowns.

(Carson is not competitive at all :) )

And then there is the Cavalier's #1 fan!  Always there to cheer them on the loudest  . . . JJ!

Of course Jordan found a friend (Coach's son Casey) and they had to 

imitate the big boys on the sidelines.

Congratulations to Carson and the Cavalier's for another great season! 

Dancin in the Streets

Sadie and her dance troupe danced at the Lilac Festival in Downtown Calgary.  We all went down to cheer her on as she danced in her running shoes on the street.  (A little different than in your jazz shoes on a stage).  The girls had a huge crowd watching and cheering them on.  It was a good day!