We had a varsity tournament at the Lake, and Dad went to watch while Mom went to Emily's first soccer game. We played hard, but we also played hard teams and didn't win any sets. We rushed home so I could get ready for my Homecoming dance. I'm so glad that Aaron and I were able to go together. I was so nervous to get out of the car. It was a lot of fun, but I asked to go home early because I was exhausted and needed rest.
Emily had a soccer game on a Monday night so Mom and Dad went to that. Nana Arden and Papa Rodney picked me up from volleyball practice and I got to have a large Sonic ice cream!
I found out that Michael and Pastor Carol and their family is leaving to go to South Carolina. I wasn't able to go to youth that night, so Michael called me personally. I didn't show my emotions on the phone with him, but cried with Elizabeth later. I am really going to miss them and don't think youth will ever be the same.
Battle played a game against Hickman at Hickman and Aaron came to watch. Our team played horribly and lost 0-2. We then had a tournament at Warrenton. Papa Ron and Linda, Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Tom came to watch us play. We took second in our pool and dominated! We played the team that ended up winning the whole tournament next and lost. We won the next game to take 3rd place! I know like to ask for a strawberry smoothie from Smoothie King before each game for good luck. We had a home game against Union. I made a few mistakes, got in my head, and was taken out of the game. I had a pretty poor attitude. I was also upset because some of the older girls on the team were talking bad about me in the bathroom when they didn't know I was in there. I got to talk to coach about it and things are a lot better now. We played hard against Capitol City, but lost in 5 sets.
Mom and I went to an MU game with my Missouri Juniors team. They are so nice and so much fun. I can't wait for practices to start! Our family went to Alex's birthday party after the game. I went to Emily's very hot soccer game to cheer her on. We went out to eat at Cheddar's with Papa Ron and Linda after, and then hung out at Aaron's house. Our Church had service on the lawn this month too.
We had 3 days off school at the beginning of October while Mom had to work. Aaron came over the first day when Dad was home, and I watched Emily the other two days. We had 3 volleyball games in a row that week. We beat Smith Cotton at home in 3 sets. I played great and served the game point! Lillian and Neha, and Mrs. Upton and Ainsley came to watch. We lost 1-3 in California (mom came) and lost 1-3 in Fatima (dad came.)
I chose to go to a Rock Bridge High School football game against Battle over going to an MU volleyball game. It was really cold, but nice to be there with Aaron. I went to another of Emily's soccer games and hung out at Aaron's afterward. We went to an activity called Woofstock and of course, I begged for a dog that was there. Aaron and I painted pumpkins at his house and then got ready for his homecoming dance. It was so much fun!
I think I overdid it again and started feeling sick. I even came home early from school that Monday, but didn't want to miss the volleyball games that week. I felt better after that. We played our next game at Rock Bridge. Because Maria was sick, I got to play all around! It was so nice to be able to hit again! We all played really well and even took a set from Rock Bridge. We played against Danielle and I got to serve receive her and hit to her in the same point. Mom said she saw Coach Colleen at the game and she said I did really well. When asked, Aaron said he "cheered for Rock Bridge and for Ellie."
Our next game was played against Jeff City High School at home. It was so much fun playing against Hannah and Ali's team. It made me laugh when Hannah said "hi Ellie" nonchalantly from the other side of the court. We lost in 3 sets, but it was a good game. Papa Ron and Linda came to watch too. We only have one more game before districts.
I was asked to play in the JV tournament during a Friday practice. I ended up skipping the Taylor Swift movie with Lila and went to bed early. When I woke up to get ready for the game the next day, I had a text at midnight saying I wasn't needed. I was so disappointed how that went down. I went to Emily's rainy soccer game and then supported the JV team for a couple games. I went to Aaron's later that day and finished painting our pumpkins.
My Missouri Juniors team got together at Mill Creek to practice and do getting to know you games. Mom and I went to the MU volleyball game with Aaron and his mom. What a busy month!
Snuggled up with Athena
Set point vs. Smith Cotton
Set point vs. California
