Saturday, June 6, 2009

You Go, Girls!


Lily and Jasmine finished their week of soccer camp. Lily was the little cheer leader out on the field, shouting to her teammates, "Good job, guys! You can do it! Good job!"

But Jasmine was out there to win. The first morning, she spoke with her dad on the phone while getting ready, and told him, "I'm going to soccer camp, and I'm going to get a goal." Each day I got to see her play, and she definitely has a competitive bone. The first day I witnessed her kicking the ball down the field, and she mowed right over a little girl, and never stopped to look back. She just kept going with the ball. Shortly after that, it was her turn to be goalie, and she had the look of determination on her face, with her arms stretched as far as they could go, and she didn't let one ball past her.

Both girls did very well, and had a blast. They're already talking about next year's camp. The last day was the awards ceremony. Lily received the Best Friend award. Jasmine's team called themselves the Skittles, so Jasmine received the Purple Skittle award for being the sweetest.
Here's a few more pictures from this past week.


Above and below are the girls during music.


Levi and Iris listening to the kids singing.


Lily's award being announced.


On the way home after a busy morning.

Okay, this one has a story. After browsing craigslist for almost 4 months, I finally found an oven. It's practically brand new, the seller was here in town, and they gave it to me for a great price. My brother, Justin (who I can't thank enough), put it in for me. To celebrate my new working oven, I made the girls some cookies...M & M cookies. This is Iris showing me how much she enjoyed her cookie with the blue M & M's.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Too much has happened...

...to list a full-length description for each picture. So, here's a bunch of pictures (with a brief caption) to catch you up with the Solis' past few months.

Jasmine and Iris enjoying a swing when we visited Carthage, TX

Iris with her new fishing pole. She didn't catch anything, but was proud of her Dora fishing pole.


Jasmine was the only one to catch a fish...and she reminds her sisters of that often.


Rosalie and Lily celebrated their birthdays together. Rosalie turned 4, and Lily turned 7.



Here is another beautiful wedding shower cake made by Janee'. She is so talented.

The family looking their best before church on Easter Sunday.


Jamie had this waiting for me on the wall. He's so sweet.
The girls discovered it first, but luckily it was out of reach, so I got to see it.


This is one of many pictures of potty training. I'm so proud of Iris because she's picked it up so fast. It won't be long, and I'll only have one child in diapers.


Levi after me giving him a hair cut. I guess he likes it.


The girls enjoying the pool Grandma and Grandpa put up for them.
They can't wait to go back over there.


Iris was so nice to share her Popsicle with me.


Ooooo...Ashley brought Josh over to meet our Dad.
And the verdict is: Dad Approves!


Jasmine at her first year of soccer camp. She's a natural.


Jasmine and Lily


Lily attempting to kick the ball at soccer camp.



...AND FINALLY...
Apple Cinnamon Microwave Cake


Lemon-Blueberry Microwave Cake
These are pictures of two microwave cakes that should have been on an earlier post. If you're interested in trying them out, the recipe is a few posts ago.