St. Raphael School Homecoming 2021

The 8th grade fall sports were recognized at the St. Raphael Homecoming game this weekend. The girls got a flower and their names were announced as they walked on the field at halftime. The announcer didn't say her name right (something like Key-era Key-tee) but we're used to that so it gave us a good chuckle!

Kiera #8

Father Tim and the team

Teammates and Friends!

Proud Parents! Dave was there too, but he was in the

stands talking (no surprise there!)

Each 8th grader received a yard sign. 

Here's Kiera begrudgingly posing with hers!

 

June This and That

We're not even halfway through the month of June, but we've already had a lot of good times!

Sand volleyball with some of her club teammates...

M, E, V, K and K

Maxi among the wildflowers at the farm

Kiera and some classmates are playing softball on the Westlake

Rec league. Here's Kiera (catcher) and Dave (helper coach)

Ty & Val came to cheer Kiera on at her softball game...

...grandpa too!

For Mother's Day, Kiera bought me a bunch of mini succulents

which I transplanted into our favorite tea tins to make a rainbow planter!

For the record, our two fave teas are the orange tin (Hot Cinnamon Sunset)

and the yellow tin (Yellow & Blue) which is a chamomile and lavender blend.

Got to spend the day with Leo and Lenny...

Here's Leo soaking up the sunshine!

They are cute (and lazy!) coworkers

Kiera tried CYO Track for the first time this year,

competing in the 400m, 200m, and discuss. Here are the members

of the 7th grade track team at the track banquet.

Girl Power!

Kiera and C on the paddle board on Lake Erie to watch the sunset

Another trip to the Lake, with G this time, but it was too choppy to go in

 

OVR Volleyball Tournament in Columbus

Kiera and her teammates ended the AVC Club Season at the

OVR tournament in Columbus this weekend. They didn't place well 

(2nd in platinum) but we had a great time! We went down to Columbus 

on Saturday afternoon. Then went to Buca di Beppo for a team dinner.

After dinner, we walked down the fun, happenin' North High Street

to get dessert at Jeni's Ice Cream. 

Dinner with some of the team at Buca di Beppo

 

Beach Volleyball

Kiera tried sand volleyball this summer. Meet her team, "Net Flicks" 

They played every Tuesday, right on the beach on Lake Erie at Lakeview 

Beach in Lorain. 

Volleyball

Kiera's volleyball season was almost non existent because of her knee pain (Osteochondritis Dissecans) and orthopedic doctor's treatment plan of a brace and crutches. She spent most of December until mid-April in a brace. She practiced with the volleyball team starting after Thanksgiving, but had to stop mid-December. We went to a few practices and tournaments so she could support her team. She was able to get a little playing time at her team's last tournament in Columbus at the OVR tournament. Though it was a different season for Kiera, we're still proud of #8!

First Beach Trip 2019

Kiera had a volleyball tournament this weekend. Because of her knee brace, she's not playing in the games, but we are going to the tournaments to support the team. It was such a beautiful day out, that on our way home from the tourney, we stopped at the beach for our first visit of the year...and it didn't disappoint! 

Volleyball

 Kiera is enjoying her second season of club volleyball. She loves her teammates and her coach. She has grown so much since she started last year. Though the tournament days are looooong, it's fun watching her play. She's fierce...she's always diving for balls, makes a play then runs backs to her position quickly and is finally getting her serving down. Go #4!

 She couldn't believe her "tip" over the net 

was successful!

 The girls are in charge (with the help of the coaches) of refereeing

the games they aren't playing. Here's Kiera keeping the score book. 

First Volleyball Game

Kiera's first CYO volley game was this weekend. The girls

were nervous and excited! They didn't win, but they tried 

hard and are learning a lot about the game. 

The school where we played the game was right on the lake...

so beautiful!