The humans are all alive

Lost a fish this week. We tried adding two Cories to the tank (I'm hoping that they will somehow magically clean the bottom of the tank so that I don't have to, hahaha). One died the next morning and I had to be the one to get it out and flush. :( I named the other Cory "Dracula" because it is white, ugly, and has fangs. The gal at petsmart said it would die without a friend to school with. She had some tongue rings, so I guess she knows what she's talking about, and I am expecting the worst.

Logan and Madison had their first soccer games today. Madison made a goal. And touched the ball with her hands. Joe went to Logan's game (that was at the same time) and reported back that he did well (except when he kicked the ball towards the wrong goal). Having never played or even seen a soccer game, I think today went well. I expect much improvement over the next ten weeks. I will also take pictures.

Today we went for the hike I've been wanting to take for over a month. It was perfect outside. And it wasn't paved!! It's kind of odd to have to drive 30+ minutes and pay money in order to walk in nature--I grew up just crossing the street to take a walk in the woods. Joe carried Ammon in the backpack, Grant and I walked 5 minutes behind everyone else, and Logan and Madison spent the time running back and forth between Dad and Mom. Logan wore his soccer gear plus dress shoes (I guess he forgot his change of clothes). Madi wore a sweater and capris, and Grant wore his jacket upside down.  It was a lovely day.