Benji and Kyle Beckerman

Brendan and Benji went to a soccer camp last week in Centerville. They both had a great time. Benji's camp was in the morning and Brendan's camp had two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. On Thursday when I went to pick up Benji he was so excited when he got in the car because Kyle Beckerman was coming to hang out later that day. I wasn't exactly planning on staying an extra 45 minutes until he showed up and after trying to talk him out of staying he was determined to stay and meet him. I made a few phone calls, because I had some things going on later that day that I was going to have to push back and we waited for him to show up.

He showed up aroung 11:15. There were only 4 kids from Benji's group that waited around and so he pretty much got a one on one with him. He is a really nice guy and he was so nice to the kids. He signed Benji's ball, bag, cleats and a Real Salt Lake sticker. He also gave Benji a high five and asked him a bunch of questions about his soccer team and what position he likes to play and about the world cup. Benji was on cloud nine.

Benji getting a high five from Kyle Beckerman.


Kyle Beckerman signing Benji's bag.


Brendan also got to meet him. He didn't quite get the experience that Benji got but it was cool none the less. He talked to Brendan's group about soccer and what it takes to be in the MLS or any other professional soccer club. He signed Real stickers and whatever else the kids wanted. The boys loved soccer camp and told us that they wanted to take it again next year. It was definately well worth the money we spent.

Another school year over

Another school year came and went just like that. The kids had a very successful year and we were so proud of all of their good grades and accomplishments. We attended an end of year program for all of our kids which was wonderful. I do not have pictures of Brendan's program because my camera was not working very well that day.

Taylor had an awards ceremony where they celebrated the students who had been on the honor roll at least 3 of the 4 terms, had a good citizenship grade, had good attendance. The teachers also gave out awards for each individual class. Taylor was recognized for his good grades. He was on the high honor roll every term and his citizenship and attendance were great.
This is Taylor getting ready to receive his award.

Taylor receiving his certificate.

Taylor shaking the hand of the principle and a few of the other school officials.

Mati had a graduation program. You gotta love Kindergarten graduations. They sang a few songs and each child had a little part that they said. Then the teachers handed out their "diplomas". It was a great day!!

Mati and her diploma.

Mati and her class singing.

Mati receiving her diploma.

The teacher had put together a little reception in the classroom after the program. We had some refreshments and then we were able to look at book Mati had made of some of the things they did througout the year. I can't believe the progress. She is growing up.

This is Mati and her teacher Miss Washburn.


Benji's class also had a program. Their program was all about friends. It was very well done.

This is Benji getting ready to start the show.

Benji and his class singing.

Benji and his teacher Mrs. Braby.

Here's looking forward to 9th, 5th, 2nd and 1st grades.