Anna Grows

Anna & Dad ready to boogie board At long last, June 17 marked the last day of school for Anna.  She is officially a rising 5th grader!  After a very long winter, the Fagella family decided there was no better way to kick off summer break than a beach vacation.  This trip involved two new things:  a trip to Cape May, New Jersey and vacationing with a dog.  The trip also featured some very unexpected adventures and unique experiences. While researching beach options, Cape May jumped to the top of the list as a place we wanted to explore.  It is a beautiful old Victorian town at the southern tip of New Jersey right at the point where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean.  The entire trip was about 3 1/2 hours from Virginia.  Theresa managed to find a beach cottage on the Delaware Bay side that allowed dogs.  The first surprise of the trip was the cottage, which was completely renovated.  Apparently we were the first renters...

The Yellow Jackets After a very rainy soccer season that resulted in few practices and a lot of losses, Anna's soccer team ended the season in dramatic fashion.  The last day of the season was a tournament.  The Yellow Jackets won the game 6-2.  In between games, they celebrated the end of the season with a soccer pinata and lots of treats to fuel them up for the final game. The final game looked like it was over, until Anna's team rallied at the end to tie the game.  This resulted in a shoot-out to determine the winner.  After six rounds of shooting (including a goal by Anna), the yellow jackets had their wings clipped and lost.  It was still a fun way to end.  A big thanks to Coach Tom & Coach Dad for powering through the rainy season!