Wet & Wild August; End of Soccer

This August has been extremely wet and cold.  Meterologists confirmed Sydney had it's wettest and cloudiest August since 1998.  The last 30 days have been the wettest in a long time.  Usually winter is dry and sunny, so this weather is extreme.

The ocean has been very rough and stormy, making for dramatic views.   On the day I took these photos, Dave and I were on our walk on the beach in the sun.  The rain clouds moved inland and we were drenched before we arrived home.

Rain falling over the ocean 

Dramatic rain clouds over rough sea

Blue skies with cloud cover overhead

Because of the big storms, the tidal lines along the beach have been especially heavy with washed up sea life, including these bluebottle (Portuguese Man of War) jellyfish.  

Neo's team with Coach at Soccer Gala day

 Zoe and Neo's soccer season ran for several months prior to this streak of wet weather.  Fortunately, they were able to complete most of their games.  Zoe's team did remarkably well this season - they made it into the Grand Final.  It was an exciting season.

Zoe played goalie in one of the final games of the season (a first for her)

Zoe's soccer team took 2nd place in the Grand Finals for U11s

Athletics Zone Competition, Soccer Awards & 100 Word Challenge

On Friday, Tristan received an award for "Outstanding piece of writing on the 100 Word Challenge" for his creative writing piece.  Tristan's work was showcased world wide.  In this particular challenge, the participants were to use a prompt and create a story.  His class has been participating in the 100 Word Challenge all year.  Great creative writing opportunity.  http://kidblog.org/MrFrew/0150de57-b3d8-427e-8e77-12a74c7294cf/100-wc-39/

On Thursday Tristan represented his school at the Brisbane Waters Zone Athletics Competition.  Tristan did very well. He will likely move up to the next level of competition - Sydney North - in discus and 100 meters race.

Tristan about to throw discus

Tristan made the semi-finals (4 participants)

Tristan ran the 100 meter 13 year old race

There's the starter gun
Tristan went on to Sydney North Carnival

Neo completed his first year of soccer. Gala day was on Saturday - where they played 3 fun games, had a sausage sizzle, and received their trophies.

Neo with his team and coach Dave

Neo receiving his soccer trophy and certificate