Lumberjills

Jillian played her first varsity match in front of former RA Long Lumberjill Varsity Volleyball players cousin Meagan and Mom.

It was a tough loss in a Civil War match against Mark Morris, but Jillian had a great start to her RAL career. She played hard and supported her teammates, and got a lot of the jitters out.

Papa Bob & Tierney's B-days

We celebrated Papa Bob's and Tierney's birthdays on Labor Day. Bridget baked chocolate chip cookies for both of them, making sure that Papa's cookies were extra crunchy.

Volleyball Poster

Jillian had her picture taken last week for her RAL varsity volleyball Poster, and this is what it will look like:

The poster will be displayed in the RAL Lumberdome for everyone to see during home volleyball matches.

BBQ in Chehalis

Brandon and Janice hosted a BBQ at their place in the Chehalis hills, and Aunt Dany brought up the horses. Bridget got to spend lots of time on Gracie, and had a couple wishes come true: she went trail riding, and she loped in an open field.

Jillian courageously got on Rocky and did well riding alongside Bridget, though she didn't care for anything above a walk.

Mom even went for a ride on Rocky, along with Noelle on Handsome.

Tor kept busy jumping on the trampoline, and launching himself into the pool.

Before leaving, Grandma Cindy took the kids for a spin in her Corvette.

Varsity Jamboree

This was Jillian's first game experience on varsity for RAL Volleyball. Their team had some nice moments against good competition, winning one against Toutle Lake (and former Integrity teammates Kendal and Lainey) and have things to work on before the first league match. Jillian did well setting, and had some nice attacks as well.

It's hard to see, but Jillian is in right front during the first point of the match against Kalama (with cousin Emmy as coach).

Black Out

Jillian had quite the day, starting with volleyball practice inside the gym, then outside on the grass, followed by a pizza dinner with the team. Then, dressed in black, she went to the RAL football "black out" game, sitting with all of her freshman volleyball friends.

Afterwards, she went back to school to have a sleep over in the annex. Tomorrow morning, the team will have breakfast, then go to Mark Morris for the Varsity Jamboree.

Tor also went to the football game, and hung out with Bowen.

It was a good, close game, but unfortunately RAL lost to CR by 3.

Shopping for Gracie

Bridget made a trip to the store to pick up feed for Gracie. She then went up to the Paul Farm to receive lessons from Aunt Dany on the English saddle.

Bridget also received a check in the mail from the Clark County Fair for all her winnings -- $152!