Last soccer game

 Serafina had her last game of the season yesterday.  They lost, but played hard.  She was pretty lukewarm about playing this season and didn't really enjoy attending practice or games, but over the last couple weeks, she started playing noticeably better.  I'm not sure if she'll want to sign up again in the fall.  The team plans to stay together and I'm sure they would have a spot for her if she wants.

Here's the whole team in front of the fancy professionally printed banner one of the moms had made.

 After the game, we had a picnic at the park where they play.

 The coaches came up with something encouraging to say when they handed out the medals, like "strongest kick or most improved".  Serafina was acknowledge for her team spirit and her "gymnastics on the sidelines".  Ooof.

Later in the afternoon we went to the Stanford shopping center to pick up some presents for Tom's birthday and get me a new computer.  (I'm using it right now to post! Very exciting since my old machine crapped out many months ago and I've been using one of Tom's).  The kids wanted to stop by the American Girl store too since it is at that mall and bring Serafina's two dolls.  Leo got to carry Josefina.  He has zero concern about gender norms and just likes American Girl dolls.  He's particularly fond of one named Maryellen from the 1950s, which I find especially sweet because of my aunt Mary Ellen.