Confirmation

Sophia is in 8th grade and just a few months away from high school. Today was her confirmation.

At St Ignatius, lined up before the ceremony began, with her sponsor, cousin Lauren (left) and friend Delaney:

Our pew: Lenin, Thais, Avery, Carson, Uncle Jeff, Auntie Leah, Lala/Rita, Uncle Lino.

Later, we had lunch at Mikuni’s. Justin and Jennifer too!

Baseball and basketball

Little League season is coming soon. Avery helped Carson and his friend Hudson get their gear ready for practice.

Immediately after, Carson had a basketball game:

At this level of beginning basketball, not every player is paying attention all the time which means a scoring opportunity for Carson. If he grabs a rebound or intercepts a pass, he will race down the court ahead of everyone and go for a lay-up which he usually makes.

A perfect Sunday

Today started by not going to Carson’s flag football game which happened “rain or shine.” Rain as it turned out. Next Avery’s basketball game. He scored:

Again:

The rest of the day. Starbucks mocha, NFL playoffs, and two sewing projects ready to go.

By the time the Cincinnati Bengals won their game, one project was finished – a Christmas gift request from Sophia, who chose the fabric.