We had a very long day on the soccer field(s) today. Our day started early, as Megan's game was at 8:30. She had a very exciting game. They were down 2-0 at the end of the first quarter, but managed to come back and tie it up 2-2. Megan played 2 quarters in the goal, and while I HATE having my kid in goal, she did a great job. She had an amazing save, and she is anxious to write all about it on her blog, so you will have to check that out in a day or so. In the end the game ended in a 2-2 tie, although the girls played their hearts out. Megan played the whole game, and didn't need her inhaler once.
We had a bit of time to kill before Josh's game at 11:00, so we ran over to Wal-Mart and grabbed a few munchies. Josh's game was very exciting to watch. He is now in the U16 division... and those boys (and girls) know how to play. They no longer take quarter breaks at this age. They sub players in and out, and play 40 minute halves. Josh played defender this game, and was up against some tough competition. He did a great job, and I was so impressed watching him play. You would never know that he took 2 years off from playing. In the end, his team tied, 2-2, as well.
Kyle had the last game of the day... a 2:45 game, which was 30 minutes late getting started. He played all over the field today, and did a great job. He was able to breathe just fine during the game, and we were very grateful for that. To be honest, it was a pretty boring game... Kyle's team went up 6-0 by half-time. That turned out to be the final score... his coach pulled all his forewards to the back of the field, and the defenders moved up. While no one else scored, we had several great shots on the goal, and Kyle almost scored one. We had laughed that if his game ended in a 2-2 tie as well, that it would be just a bit creepy!
Kayti was a great blessing today, and chose to stay home from the early games to clean house for us. I don't think it was that great of a sacrifice for her, as she is not much of a sports lover.
The day has been cloudy and threatening rain, so I didn't take my camera with me. I didn't want to run the chance of it getting wet, although it never did actually rain. While I hated that I didn't get any great shots of the kids, I was thankful for the cloudy, breezy weather. I don't think that I could have taken a day of sweltering sun. I've still got 1 1/2 more months of games to get plenty of pictures!
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Soccer... startin' with a bang
Ok, so I totally forgot to grab the camera before we headed out to soccer games on Saturday morning. I could have kicked myself! I told the kids that they were not allowed to change out of their uniforms before I got some pics... but of course one of them didn't listen, and he was in the shower before I even got a foot it the door. Hopefully I will remember it this week.
Just to recap the games...
Josh did outstanding on his first game back in 2 years. He has really missed playing, and he looked like an old pro out on the field. He won, 4-3... yea!!! Thanks, Dave and Jess for coming to watch him play.
Megan started out in a new position for her... midfield. She has been playing defender for the past 2 years. She did a great job the first quarter, but by the second I could tell she was having some difficulty breathing. She made it through the quarter, and for the first time ever had to use her rescue inhaler. It was a bit scary for her and me, but she was fine once she used it. She sat out the 3rd quarter, then played defender the 4th quarter. Her team won, 4-0. This year she decided to go back to an all girl team, after playing co-ed for the past 2, and she is really enjoying it.
Kyle has kept a low profile to his coach about playing goalie. He told him, but he hasn't made a big deal of it. He would like the chance to do some other things this year. He certainly got all of our attention when he had to be taken off the field during the 3rd quarter. He had been playing midfielder all game, and then suddenly he had a very hard time breathing. He took a knee, the ref stopped the game, and he was subbed out. He came back in the 4th quarter, and finished the game as a midfielder. His team won, 5-2! As a side note, I took him to the doctor yesterday, and as it turns out, he also has asthma. His doctor is hopeful that he will grow out of it, but as of now he takes meds in the morning, and evening, as well as carrying a rescue inhaler with him.
We have games spread out all day on Saturday... Megan plays at 8:30, Josh at 10:00, then Kyle at 2:45. Hopefully I will remember to bring my camera!!!
Just to recap the games...
Josh did outstanding on his first game back in 2 years. He has really missed playing, and he looked like an old pro out on the field. He won, 4-3... yea!!! Thanks, Dave and Jess for coming to watch him play.
Megan started out in a new position for her... midfield. She has been playing defender for the past 2 years. She did a great job the first quarter, but by the second I could tell she was having some difficulty breathing. She made it through the quarter, and for the first time ever had to use her rescue inhaler. It was a bit scary for her and me, but she was fine once she used it. She sat out the 3rd quarter, then played defender the 4th quarter. Her team won, 4-0. This year she decided to go back to an all girl team, after playing co-ed for the past 2, and she is really enjoying it.
Kyle has kept a low profile to his coach about playing goalie. He told him, but he hasn't made a big deal of it. He would like the chance to do some other things this year. He certainly got all of our attention when he had to be taken off the field during the 3rd quarter. He had been playing midfielder all game, and then suddenly he had a very hard time breathing. He took a knee, the ref stopped the game, and he was subbed out. He came back in the 4th quarter, and finished the game as a midfielder. His team won, 5-2! As a side note, I took him to the doctor yesterday, and as it turns out, he also has asthma. His doctor is hopeful that he will grow out of it, but as of now he takes meds in the morning, and evening, as well as carrying a rescue inhaler with him.
We have games spread out all day on Saturday... Megan plays at 8:30, Josh at 10:00, then Kyle at 2:45. Hopefully I will remember to bring my camera!!!
Beautiful
I downloaded some pictures from my camera this morning, and just had to share a few.
As Kayti and Josh were headed out to seminary this morning, Josh ran back in and grabbed the camera. He and Kyle captured some awesome pictures. Here is one of them... and I promise, this has not been touched up at all.
Kayti and her friend, Cat, grabbed the camera while we were at the temple last weekend, and they got this great shot:
And last, but not least, Kayti's YW President took her to get her eyebrows waxed on Saturday morning. Then her daughter played with Kayti's hair and make-up. Sis. K altered a shirt for Kayti, and by the time the stake dance rolled around that night, Kayti was a new girl! Isn't it funny how teen-age girls don't want to hear a thing their moms tell them, but if someone else they love and respect says the same thing to them, they are all ears?! I have been trying to get Kayti to have her eyebrows waxed, take time to actually fix her hair (something more than a ponytail, PLEASE!), and wear just a little make-up, for so long, but she would have NONE of it. Someone else suggests it, and she is all for it. Go figure! Kayti got lots of compliments on her new look, and has tried harder to keep it up this week. The make-up has not lasted... she doesn't give herself enough time to do that in the mornings before seminary... but she has tried harder with her hair. Here is a picture of my beauty (taken after she got home from the dance).
Thanks, Sis. K, for making her feel beautiful and important!
As Kayti and Josh were headed out to seminary this morning, Josh ran back in and grabbed the camera. He and Kyle captured some awesome pictures. Here is one of them... and I promise, this has not been touched up at all.
Kayti and her friend, Cat, grabbed the camera while we were at the temple last weekend, and they got this great shot:
And last, but not least, Kayti's YW President took her to get her eyebrows waxed on Saturday morning. Then her daughter played with Kayti's hair and make-up. Sis. K altered a shirt for Kayti, and by the time the stake dance rolled around that night, Kayti was a new girl! Isn't it funny how teen-age girls don't want to hear a thing their moms tell them, but if someone else they love and respect says the same thing to them, they are all ears?! I have been trying to get Kayti to have her eyebrows waxed, take time to actually fix her hair (something more than a ponytail, PLEASE!), and wear just a little make-up, for so long, but she would have NONE of it. Someone else suggests it, and she is all for it. Go figure! Kayti got lots of compliments on her new look, and has tried harder to keep it up this week. The make-up has not lasted... she doesn't give herself enough time to do that in the mornings before seminary... but she has tried harder with her hair. Here is a picture of my beauty (taken after she got home from the dance).
Thanks, Sis. K, for making her feel beautiful and important!
Friday, August 15, 2008
Tell me how I missed this one?
I found out last night that Josh has been shaving for a few days now.
What???!!!
We started teasing him about a year ago that he was getting "peach fuzz" on his upper lip. He got a set of razors and shaving cream (half as a joke) in his stocking for Christmas, but they have been sitting in the hall closet since Christmas morning. Last night he informs me that he has already shaved twice! I asked him how he could have just gone off and done it without letting me know so I could document it... and I guess that is why. He didn't want me standing there with a camera in his face while he did it. When I asked him what made him decide to shave, he informed me that his peach fuzz was getting a little long, and bugging him.
I'm a bit sad this morning. My baby boy is growning up. As if the fact that he is already taller than me was hard to take, now I have to live with the knowledge that he is shaving!!! This is just almost more than I can take! :)
I found this picture of him the other day, and just had to smile. When he was little, he loved his bed. As soon as I would put him in it at night, he would lay down and be out in no time. That all changed when we was moved out of the crib and into a "big boy bed"... he discovered his new freedom and never stopped moving! He is so funny now, because he hates to go to bed, but the minute he is still just a little too long, he is asleep!
Here is a more recent pic of him... taken the first day of school:
Oh how I love this stubborn, opinionated, caring, loving, teenage boy (who keeps reminding me that in 4 months he will be old enough for his drivers permit!)!! AHHRRR!!!!
What???!!!
We started teasing him about a year ago that he was getting "peach fuzz" on his upper lip. He got a set of razors and shaving cream (half as a joke) in his stocking for Christmas, but they have been sitting in the hall closet since Christmas morning. Last night he informs me that he has already shaved twice! I asked him how he could have just gone off and done it without letting me know so I could document it... and I guess that is why. He didn't want me standing there with a camera in his face while he did it. When I asked him what made him decide to shave, he informed me that his peach fuzz was getting a little long, and bugging him.
I'm a bit sad this morning. My baby boy is growning up. As if the fact that he is already taller than me was hard to take, now I have to live with the knowledge that he is shaving!!! This is just almost more than I can take! :)
I found this picture of him the other day, and just had to smile. When he was little, he loved his bed. As soon as I would put him in it at night, he would lay down and be out in no time. That all changed when we was moved out of the crib and into a "big boy bed"... he discovered his new freedom and never stopped moving! He is so funny now, because he hates to go to bed, but the minute he is still just a little too long, he is asleep!
Here is a more recent pic of him... taken the first day of school:
Oh how I love this stubborn, opinionated, caring, loving, teenage boy (who keeps reminding me that in 4 months he will be old enough for his drivers permit!)!! AHHRRR!!!!
Thursday, August 14, 2008
OOPS! I forgot!
Stampin' Up!'s new catalog was released this week, and mine arrived Monday!! What a great treat in the mailbox for me!!! I sat down and made out my "wish list"... only $700 total! Barry rolled his eyes when I told him, but I didn't think it was too bad! There are lots of fun new stamps and accessories, and I can't wait to play with some of them.
Check out the cover of the catalog at www.staminup.com. You can also download the catalog so you can get see some of the fun stuff, too! I have to get a party planned soon!!!
Check out the cover of the catalog at www.staminup.com. You can also download the catalog so you can get see some of the fun stuff, too! I have to get a party planned soon!!!
Updating the past few weeks
We have had lots going on and have been busy the past few weeks, so I need to do a marathon update.
The first thing that I have to tell you about is our "Big Surprise!" It wasn't a surprise to me, but I had fun helping to pull it off! I got a phone call from my beautiful niece, Nicki, towards the end of July. She had found a great deal on a plane ticket from Idaho to Huntsville, and called to see what I thought about it. Of course I told her to buy it, and come visit. She hasn't been in 2 years, and we were dying to see her. So, she did, and asked me if I could keep it a secret from everyone else, which I agreed to. I casually asked my mom and sisters if we could get together for brunch the Saturday after Nick flew in (she flew in on a Friday evening), but they didn't seem too enthusiastic about it, so I decided that I would have to resort to more drastic measures. I told my mom to spread the word that I had a big announcement to make, but I would only tell everyone once they were together at the shop (Kristi's chocolate shop). Of course that drove them all wild, and they imagined everything from an announcement of pregnancy to us moving out of state. It was great fun to see the looks on everyone's faces when they saw Nicki! I got the following Monday off work, and the kids and I stayed up at the farm for an extended weekend. We had a great time hanging out, eating pizza, shopping and swimming. It has become a sort of tradition when my nieces are here that we put the kids to bed, then head out onto the front porch of the farm house to watch lightnin' bugs, swing and talk. We had a great time doing it this visit, and we giggled about lots of girl things! Nicki is hopelessly in love, and we dreamed about and planned her wedding! I hope her boyfriend doesn't mind! Here is a picture of Nicki on the swing:
The kids and I headed home on Monday afternoon so Josh and Megan could get ready for their first soccer practice. It was hot as heck, but they enjoyed themselves. Kyle had practice the next night, and he is happy to be playing with some boys he has been teamed up with before. Their first games are this weekend, and they are all so excited. We don't have Kyle's schedule yet, but we know that Josh and Megan have overlapping games. The good news is that the fields are right beside each other, and since Megan and Kyle have the same coach (different teams, though), we know that they will not be playing at the same time ever.
Last Wednesday night our YW did a service car wash. We wanted to thank all the ward members who donated to our fundraisers and helped send us to camp. We had so much fun, and I think some of the girls saw more water that some of the cars! Here are a few pics from the night:
One of the best pictures of the night, though, belongs to one of our Laurels, C. Those involved in the "incident" asked me before hand to make sure I got a good picture of it, so here it is:
The kids and I went back up to Fayetteville this past Friday night. We met Nicki, Kristi and Kurt at the theater, and went to see The Mummy. We went swimming again on Saturday, then headed back home on Sunday morning. We had to have Nicki at the airport by 10:30, and it was so hard to say good-bye to her. We are all planning on not making it another 2 years before she can come again.
Seminary started this week. Kayti is thrilled, Josh not so much. Josh hates getting up early, and sitting through classes is almost torture for him, so put the two together and the boy is not a happy camper. He has been a really good sport about it, though, and we haven't heard too much complaining out of him.
Last night Kyle had a Court of Honor. I was so ticked at myself for forgetting the camera! Kyle earned 4 merit badges, and 2 ranks, and he is now a First Class. We are really proud of him for working so hard!
Tomorrow night I am headed to the temple with 3 of the 4 kids for a youth temple trip. This is the first time that I will have been with Kyle, and I'm excited to go. We've got lots of picture moments this weekend, so I had better make sure the camara batteries are charged!
I have to take just a minute to tell the world how wonderful my hubby is! He has taken the kids to seminary every morning, and to soccer practice every night this week. I know that he can't be available to do it all the time, but I sure do appreciate it when he can and does. I guess, though, that I should get off of the computer and show him that appreciation by getting some dinner cooked!
The first thing that I have to tell you about is our "Big Surprise!" It wasn't a surprise to me, but I had fun helping to pull it off! I got a phone call from my beautiful niece, Nicki, towards the end of July. She had found a great deal on a plane ticket from Idaho to Huntsville, and called to see what I thought about it. Of course I told her to buy it, and come visit. She hasn't been in 2 years, and we were dying to see her. So, she did, and asked me if I could keep it a secret from everyone else, which I agreed to. I casually asked my mom and sisters if we could get together for brunch the Saturday after Nick flew in (she flew in on a Friday evening), but they didn't seem too enthusiastic about it, so I decided that I would have to resort to more drastic measures. I told my mom to spread the word that I had a big announcement to make, but I would only tell everyone once they were together at the shop (Kristi's chocolate shop). Of course that drove them all wild, and they imagined everything from an announcement of pregnancy to us moving out of state. It was great fun to see the looks on everyone's faces when they saw Nicki! I got the following Monday off work, and the kids and I stayed up at the farm for an extended weekend. We had a great time hanging out, eating pizza, shopping and swimming. It has become a sort of tradition when my nieces are here that we put the kids to bed, then head out onto the front porch of the farm house to watch lightnin' bugs, swing and talk. We had a great time doing it this visit, and we giggled about lots of girl things! Nicki is hopelessly in love, and we dreamed about and planned her wedding! I hope her boyfriend doesn't mind! Here is a picture of Nicki on the swing:
The kids and I headed home on Monday afternoon so Josh and Megan could get ready for their first soccer practice. It was hot as heck, but they enjoyed themselves. Kyle had practice the next night, and he is happy to be playing with some boys he has been teamed up with before. Their first games are this weekend, and they are all so excited. We don't have Kyle's schedule yet, but we know that Josh and Megan have overlapping games. The good news is that the fields are right beside each other, and since Megan and Kyle have the same coach (different teams, though), we know that they will not be playing at the same time ever.
Last Wednesday night our YW did a service car wash. We wanted to thank all the ward members who donated to our fundraisers and helped send us to camp. We had so much fun, and I think some of the girls saw more water that some of the cars! Here are a few pics from the night:
One of the best pictures of the night, though, belongs to one of our Laurels, C. Those involved in the "incident" asked me before hand to make sure I got a good picture of it, so here it is:
The kids and I went back up to Fayetteville this past Friday night. We met Nicki, Kristi and Kurt at the theater, and went to see The Mummy. We went swimming again on Saturday, then headed back home on Sunday morning. We had to have Nicki at the airport by 10:30, and it was so hard to say good-bye to her. We are all planning on not making it another 2 years before she can come again.
Seminary started this week. Kayti is thrilled, Josh not so much. Josh hates getting up early, and sitting through classes is almost torture for him, so put the two together and the boy is not a happy camper. He has been a really good sport about it, though, and we haven't heard too much complaining out of him.
Last night Kyle had a Court of Honor. I was so ticked at myself for forgetting the camera! Kyle earned 4 merit badges, and 2 ranks, and he is now a First Class. We are really proud of him for working so hard!
Tomorrow night I am headed to the temple with 3 of the 4 kids for a youth temple trip. This is the first time that I will have been with Kyle, and I'm excited to go. We've got lots of picture moments this weekend, so I had better make sure the camara batteries are charged!
I have to take just a minute to tell the world how wonderful my hubby is! He has taken the kids to seminary every morning, and to soccer practice every night this week. I know that he can't be available to do it all the time, but I sure do appreciate it when he can and does. I guess, though, that I should get off of the computer and show him that appreciation by getting some dinner cooked!
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
First Day of School
Today was the first day of school. A day that has been dreaded around here like the plague! Thankfully everyone got up easily this morning, and we all headed out the door on time.
Kyle has been really dreading middle school (which is really just junior high). The fact that I work at his school mattered not to him... he was just scared to death to be in a new school. He did great, though, just like I knew that he would.
Megan was scared to be the only one left in elementary school. She has never gone to school by herself before, so today was a whole new experience for her. She did great, though, and is in love with her teacher.
Josh was excited to have several of his friends in some of his classes, and really likes all of his teachers this semester. We are on a block system, so he will tke 4 classes this semester, and 4 next... but he will keep Spanish and Life PE all year.
Kayti hasn't elaborated on her day much. At this point in her life, it is like pulling teeth to get much information out of her. I asked how her day was, she grunted. I asked how she did on her APUSH test, she grunted. I choose to take that as meaning that her day was good!
I was really busy today, and the day was over before I knew it. It was actually a better day than I expected, and I was thankful for that.
One day down... 179 more to go!
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