Royal T Graduation

The summer group "Royal Ts" that Courtney belonged to had their graduation.  The girls each wore a crown (they earned a "gem" to go on it each week that they came to the meetings).  They began by each being rewarded with a certificate and a heart necklace.  Then the girls did a skit.  I was so proud of Courtney for participating in the skit (she sometimes gets nervous performing in front of people).  Then the girls all sang their theme song.  Courtney started to scoot so that she was off of the "stage" area.  All the girls scooted over so that Courtney was still involved-it was very sweet of them to include her even when she was feeling nervous.

 Courtney, Elle, ___, ___, Eve, ___

Then each girl got to come out on stage while a little narrative was read about each of them.  Courtney's talked about how one of her heros is Macee because she has a great singing voice.

I was so proud of Courtney for making new friends and for everything she learned while attending this group.  It has been such a fun thing to have going on this Summer.

Soccer Practice

Courtney has joined the TopSoccer team here in Elk Grove.  She practices once a week and will start games in September on Saturdays.  She is really good at kicking the ball and blocking the goal.

 Courtney loves to wear her red "practice" shirt and so when she got this red water bottle she was excited to make it her "soccer practice" water bottle.

 Courtney out with her team at their first practice.

The team she is on is a team for kids with special needs.  They have "buddies" out on the field (older kids) that help them play.  Courtney loves getting a buddy to play with her each week, but has also enjoyed making some new friends.  She is nervous about starting to play games because she doesn't like the idea that everyone will be watching her.