soccer and Makayla

Last week our church held a Mega Sports Camp for kids. Makayla and her cousin, Holli, chose soccer. Each night they had coaches that taught them how to play the game, and they had lessons about Jesus in between.
The first night I had to encourage Makayla to go with her soccer group. Tuesday, she couldn't wait to get to the field. By the end of the night Tuesday, she didn't want to go back. They played their first game that night, and she got attacked by the ball. I made her stick with it through the end of the week. Her coaches told me that she made the most goals at practice, and could do the "pivot" move really well. Soccer just might me for her...well, after we purchase some shin guards. At the end of the week, everyone received an award certificate with their picture on it which their coach had signed. It looks good enough to frame.

Makayla posing for mom

Makayla making a goal

Holli making a goal

laundry detergent revisited

I had a request for a picture of the Borax and Washing Soda boxes used in my Liquid Laundry Detergent recipe post.

one's trash is another's treasure

Last week I sent out an email looking for used games to used in Makayla's home school curriculum. A friend sent me back the web site: freecycle.org. This site is used for people to offer things they don't want sitting around their house any longer or ask for wanted things that other people may have laying around their house. The purpose is to keep down on waste and help others in need.
First you will need to sign up for a yahoo email address if you don't have one already. When you get to the site, you will need to find the area you are in and register with the web master. It's takes some time to get approved. Once you are in, you can have emails of offers/wants sent directly to your email.
I just replied to an offer for a weed whacker. I hope we get it. I was too slow on the last offer Sunday.