Our cute little Hermoine

These kids have been so excited about Harry Potter day.  They've been discussing and coordinating their costumes all week, and today was finally the day!

Today the work crew started excavating the new basement.  We know this is going to be a big project.

Here We Go!

During games, it's sometimes hard to tell some of the girls apart on the field.  I've found their socks to be super helpful in finding our girls.  Lindsay's favorite game day socks are her neon yellow  one's and Kay's favorite game day socks are her American flag ones.  When there are sticks and ponytail braids flying all over, I can always look down at their socks to find exactly where they are in the mix of everything.

Our outdoor plans were  shot down by the rain, so we headed to the Bowling Alley while Brenna went to a friends birthday party.  

We had a few intense games of air hockey

and skee ball

We usually don't try to compete with Dad in anything basketball related. 

Though Lindsay gave ot her best shot

And bowling is always our favorite!

Though the ducks like playing in the rain and mud, the girls are NOT quite as excited to go to practice in the rain and mud.

Unless there is lightening, practice is a go during rain/snow/sleet/wind/and any other kind of storms, so off to practice these girls went. 

 They were happy to have hot chocolate waiting for them when they got back. 

Our post wedding morning started early with balloons to blow up for the 'Girls Pref Dance' tonight.  Each Stud Gov member is in charge of a certain number of posters, announcements, balloons, etc.  Everything is counted, stamped and recorded for class grades.  

Kay had to leave early for a Lax tourney, so the fam was on balloon duty. 

From there we went to watch Kay and Lindsay play in the Gathering of the Tribes Tournament.  Luckily, the tournament was in South Jordan, within 1 mile of Bingham High School, so it gave her a chance to try to fully participate in dance set-up and her games.

Kayla (#21) and Lindsay (#14) both played great and had the largest fan section ever, with all of our family members that were here for the wedding, coming to support them.  They won their first game  of the day (this was actually their 3rd game of the tourney, but Kayla & Linz missed the first 2 yesterday during the wedding)  which meant they played again in one hour.  

Kay raced off the field, literally, and jumped in the car in hopes of getting to Bingham in time before set-up started.  Knowing she would have to leave again to play in the next game, Brenna and I stayed to help get all the balloons into the gym for the balloon arch and Kay ran around getting stuff ready.  When they clock hit 10:55, we ran for the car, raced back to the field, and she jumped from the car with her stick in hand to start the next game.  

This next game was against Brighton, who have been tough to beat as of late.  The game came down to a 5-5 tie with time running out, and Kayla scored the wining goal to take Bingham up 6-5.

With the win over Brighton, the team moved onto the championship game.  Luckily, Kay had a little more time before that game, to finish stuff up at the high school and get some food and drink in her before taking the field again. 

The last game was against a very good team from Idaho and they won by a few goals. From here it was running off to the car for Kayla to quickly shower and pick up her date for the dance, who had spent his afternoon watching her play instead of doing a day date. This is one of those days that being a Lacrosse player & Team Captain & Student Government leader & student & someone's date, can be A LOT to fit into one day, but somehow this girl does it and says she LOVES every minute of it! Congrats to Varsity on a great tourney and a big THANK YOU to all of our family and friends that came out to watch the girls play today!   

Aubs and I got to spend a few minutes ine the Bride's Room, just the two of us, before she headed out for the 'Sprakler Line' farwell.  We talked, laughed, hugged, I helped her change out of her wedding dress into a more comfortable dress, and she gave me 2 letters - one addressed to Mom and one to Dad.  With all that she's had going on, she took the time to write us each very tender and personal  letters.  She is very thoughtful of others and these letters are priceless gifts to us.

Here's a quick look at the day from pics on my phone, taken by whoever had my phone throughout the day.  Thank you!

As family started to arrive we decided to do a pre-wedding dinner at Brick Oven.  We were able to reserve the back room and just enjoy a relaxed evening together. It was such a great way to kick off this special wedding weekend.

In their 'natural' element

'picture posed'

Not quite sure how we didn't get a single picture with Aubrey in it, or Papa & Grandma Miller?

We finished off the night with a little NCAA March Madness and homework.  We are ready for the BIG day tomorrow.