Soccer Champs!

We were able to head to St. George over President's Day weekend to spend some time in the sun and watch a little soccer.  Elizabeth's team ended up being the champions of their age division!  It was quite exciting.  Elizabeth took quite a beating in the final game.  There were several girls that were very aggressive on the other team (that's putting it mildly).  She was fouled several times, flipped over, tripped, etc.  It was rediculous.  She showed them when she kicked a rocket into the goal for the win!  It was kicked so hard it knocked their goalie over as she tried to attempt to stop it.  

 This is what Elizabeth's coach had to say about the last game. . .
"The team we played in the final (HC Storm) were 100% positive that they were going to win the tournament, we even had a few shooters supporters that did not think that we could pull off the win.  What they didn't count on was how much heart our girls have; they are the best."

And these girls do have heart!  To watch Elizabeth take the beating she did out there on the field, but to still hold on, not back down, and show them that they can't intimidate us!  They were awesome.  And Elizabeth was a trooper!  She had 4 goals over the weekend, 4 assists, and drew several fouls as well.  It was a great kickoff to the Spring Soccer Season!

We loved getting away from the snow for a few days (unfortunately the snow was still here when we got home at 11pm Monday night), The weather was gorgeous!  I enjoyed a run outside, a little hike in Mom and Dad's "back yard" with some friends, and a nice walk with Mom one morning as well.  We had a great weekend, and are so appreciative to Mom and Dad for not only having us, but another family stay over the weekend for the tournament at well.  It boosted my spirits to see the sun for a few days!  Spring is coming!