It wouldn't be a day without some soccer play

Of course, there hasn't been a day yet since Andoni has gotten here that we haven't watched soccer on TV, talked about soccer, or more likely played a little. So, today was no exception, it just wouldn't feel right.

But, that was near the end of the day.

This morning, Andoni, Gillian and I walked Shelby and Aubrey to a little camp at a friend's house and then we went on a shopping mission. Andoni wants to buy something for his little brother, and I wanted to find Andoni a USA shirt to wear for the 4th of July (Independence Day). So, we first went to a local mall and Gillian made sure everyone had a penny to throw into the fountain there. We couldn't find what we were looking for at the mall, so we went back to Target and found a red USA shirt for Andoni. Mission partly accomplished.

Our next plan was to spend the afternoon swimming at the pool across the street from our house. The kids wore themselves out playing water basketball and having a great time. We will for sure go back, whenever we get a chance, everyone loves it. Andoni fits right in with all the things our family loves to do, if there is something he is missing, he hasn't told us.

Then, we came home, played a game on the Wii and then a board game called Labyrinth (Andoni won), while Quinn and Gillian took the dog on a LONG walk. A friend of Quinn's stopped by and after dinner, we all headed to the park (Nine children and me, of course. Why not just bring the whole neighborhood? Which is what we did, anyone we could find we invited along.) Andoni kicked a soccer ball all the way there. Then, Andoni and Gillian played against Quinn and her friend, Molly. Andoni is becoming famous for his soccer ability, the girls knew he would outrun and outplay them and they just laid down in the grass and gave up finally. I think it is good for their own soccer game, though, perhaps we will see some Andoni-like moves at the girls next soccer game.

After lots of fun, I am tired. I hope the kids are, too. We all need some rejuvenating sleep so we can do it all again tomorrow!