Here is one of her in the goal. She LOVES playing goalie... I'm less than enthused!
Here are a couple more that I got of her... one is a traditional "soccer picture pose" and the other is a close up that I just love.
Friday, September 26, 2008
I am goalie... hear me roar!
Megan's team had pictures taken on Monday. I refuse to buy their team pictures... call me cheap, that is fine. I just can't stomach paying $40 bucks for 2 pictures, when I have my own camera, and have the opportunity to get so many more cute shots.
Here is one of her in the goal. She LOVES playing goalie... I'm less than enthused!
Here are a couple more that I got of her... one is a traditional "soccer picture pose" and the other is a close up that I just love.
Here is one of her in the goal. She LOVES playing goalie... I'm less than enthused!
Here are a couple more that I got of her... one is a traditional "soccer picture pose" and the other is a close up that I just love.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Not that we are getting anxious or anything...
But, here you go, another picture to make you drool...
I didn't take this picture... although I wish I could take credit for it. I've got this really boring project going on at work right now, and I thought that I needed something to help get me through it! I did a google image search for Destin, and found this picture here: http://destinmarketing.blogspot.com/2007/04/destin-florida-on-emerald-coast.html. I have now set it as my wallpaper both at work and at home. I hope to have one of my own to replace it with in a couple of weeks. Until then, when I get stressed out, I look at the picture, take a deep breath, and imagine myself plopped right there, under the umbrella, with my toes buried in the sand! I can't wait!!!
I didn't take this picture... although I wish I could take credit for it. I've got this really boring project going on at work right now, and I thought that I needed something to help get me through it! I did a google image search for Destin, and found this picture here: http://destinmarketing.blogspot.com/2007/04/destin-florida-on-emerald-coast.html. I have now set it as my wallpaper both at work and at home. I hope to have one of my own to replace it with in a couple of weeks. Until then, when I get stressed out, I look at the picture, take a deep breath, and imagine myself plopped right there, under the umbrella, with my toes buried in the sand! I can't wait!!!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
My Saturday Warriors
We finally had a beautiful sunny Saturday for soccer games. It's actually the first really sunny day we have had since the season started. Also, as a huge plus, everyone (including me!) was healthy!! I was able to get a few shots of the kids playing.
I was only able to see about 10 minutes of Josh's game (Megan and I had to leave for her game), and I didn't get any really great pictures of him in action. Here is one, though:
His team tied, 2-2 against a Monrovia team.
Megan has been playing in the goal, and loving it. I HATE it! It just makes me way too nervous. I did get a great shot of her saving a goal, though:
Unfortunately, she got scored on right after this. Her game ended in a 2-2 tie as well.
Kyle had the last game of the day. He has been playing midfielder this year, which is a switch from the past 2 years. Here is fun shot of him:
This game didn't turn out so well for his team; they lost 3-1, even though they had so many more shots on goal than the other team. They just kept kicking it straight to the goalie.
It was a long day... we were out on the fields for about 5 hours. We didn't even think of sunscreen (dummies!) and we are all paying for it today. This picture was taken at Kyle's game. Barry never sits during the games. He helps out Josh's team, so he stands on the sideline with the coaches, then during the other games, he paces back and forth. I guess the day was wearing on him, because I got a rare shot of him sitting!
We have a deal with Kayti. She has been drug to the fields with us every Saturday in the fall for the past 8 or 9 years (I've lost count!), and has had to sit and watch everyone play. She played for 2 of those years, but hated it. This year, her Daddy told her that she could stay home from the games if she would clean the house while we were gone. She was all for it, so now, thankfully, we return home from games to a clean house!
Special thanks to Grannie and Grandpa for coming to watch all of the games yesterday! The kids sure did appreciate having you there!
I was only able to see about 10 minutes of Josh's game (Megan and I had to leave for her game), and I didn't get any really great pictures of him in action. Here is one, though:
His team tied, 2-2 against a Monrovia team.
Megan has been playing in the goal, and loving it. I HATE it! It just makes me way too nervous. I did get a great shot of her saving a goal, though:
Unfortunately, she got scored on right after this. Her game ended in a 2-2 tie as well.
Kyle had the last game of the day. He has been playing midfielder this year, which is a switch from the past 2 years. Here is fun shot of him:
This game didn't turn out so well for his team; they lost 3-1, even though they had so many more shots on goal than the other team. They just kept kicking it straight to the goalie.
It was a long day... we were out on the fields for about 5 hours. We didn't even think of sunscreen (dummies!) and we are all paying for it today. This picture was taken at Kyle's game. Barry never sits during the games. He helps out Josh's team, so he stands on the sideline with the coaches, then during the other games, he paces back and forth. I guess the day was wearing on him, because I got a rare shot of him sitting!
We have a deal with Kayti. She has been drug to the fields with us every Saturday in the fall for the past 8 or 9 years (I've lost count!), and has had to sit and watch everyone play. She played for 2 of those years, but hated it. This year, her Daddy told her that she could stay home from the games if she would clean the house while we were gone. She was all for it, so now, thankfully, we return home from games to a clean house!
Special thanks to Grannie and Grandpa for coming to watch all of the games yesterday! The kids sure did appreciate having you there!
Friday, September 12, 2008
Happy
I needed to post something this morning that makes me happy. I LOVE this old barn door. I want to make a headboard out of it for my bed. Now, if I can just convince Dad to let me take it off the barn! :)
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Tough Couple of Weeks
Wow... it hasn't been the best couple of weeks around here. Everyone knows that we have had a major stomach bug this week, but last week was a tough one emotionally.
First of all, I should say that in 17 years of marriage, Barry and I have never had a fight. We have disagreed over things, and we might even raise our voices on occassion, but we don't fight. We don't call each other names and let the heat of the moment carry us away. That being said, we had a big disagreement last week! I still won't call it a fight, because it wasn't, but things were a bit tense for a few days. I hate that feeling more than anything, too. The timing of this incident was incredibly bad, too... right before I had to leave for YW (and I was responsible for part of the actvity that night, as well). I am an emotional person, and so whether I am happy, sad, hurt or angry, I tend to cry! I am sure that I was pretty scary looking by the time I showed up at the church... I had cried half the way there, and was fighting hard to pull myself together. I managed, we had a fun time with the girls, and by the end of the activity, I was actually laughing with them. I love my Laurels!
If the night had ended there, it wouldn't have been so bad, but it only got worse. One of the bishopric members pulled me aside just as I was about to leave, and released me from YW (and then called me to teach RS... what???). I was so devastated, all I could do was leave quickly before anyone saw me crying my eyes out... again! I'm still not "over" it, but I'm coming to terms with it. I know that sounds silly, but I love my girls, and I will miss working with them so much. They inspire me, and make me want to be a better person. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching them become all that they are. Some of these girls I have been blessed to work with for over 3 years now, and I have seen them grow from little girls to beautiful young women. But, more importantly, I've seen their testimonies grow, and their love of the Savior grow.
Well, to make a long story short, Barry and I both had the day off the following Friday, and we were able to spend time together, and that was nice. Our leisurely afternoon was cut short, though, when he got called to come into work that night. He grabbed a couple hours of sleep, then headed out the door shortly after the kids got home. He worked again on Saturday night, and then on Labor Day as well. He and the boys did go over to watch the Auburn game on Saturday night with the Mayfield gang... and in hindsight, that probably wasn't the best idea! Hee hee!! The result of that was the major yuckiness that has plagued us this week.
On Sunday evening, between work and yuckiness, we had an opportunity to go on a family walk. Megan cracks me up... she is such a tom-boy, and the child HATES to have shoes on. I got this fun shot of her, walking down the road:
First of all, I should say that in 17 years of marriage, Barry and I have never had a fight. We have disagreed over things, and we might even raise our voices on occassion, but we don't fight. We don't call each other names and let the heat of the moment carry us away. That being said, we had a big disagreement last week! I still won't call it a fight, because it wasn't, but things were a bit tense for a few days. I hate that feeling more than anything, too. The timing of this incident was incredibly bad, too... right before I had to leave for YW (and I was responsible for part of the actvity that night, as well). I am an emotional person, and so whether I am happy, sad, hurt or angry, I tend to cry! I am sure that I was pretty scary looking by the time I showed up at the church... I had cried half the way there, and was fighting hard to pull myself together. I managed, we had a fun time with the girls, and by the end of the activity, I was actually laughing with them. I love my Laurels!
If the night had ended there, it wouldn't have been so bad, but it only got worse. One of the bishopric members pulled me aside just as I was about to leave, and released me from YW (and then called me to teach RS... what???). I was so devastated, all I could do was leave quickly before anyone saw me crying my eyes out... again! I'm still not "over" it, but I'm coming to terms with it. I know that sounds silly, but I love my girls, and I will miss working with them so much. They inspire me, and make me want to be a better person. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching them become all that they are. Some of these girls I have been blessed to work with for over 3 years now, and I have seen them grow from little girls to beautiful young women. But, more importantly, I've seen their testimonies grow, and their love of the Savior grow.
Well, to make a long story short, Barry and I both had the day off the following Friday, and we were able to spend time together, and that was nice. Our leisurely afternoon was cut short, though, when he got called to come into work that night. He grabbed a couple hours of sleep, then headed out the door shortly after the kids got home. He worked again on Saturday night, and then on Labor Day as well. He and the boys did go over to watch the Auburn game on Saturday night with the Mayfield gang... and in hindsight, that probably wasn't the best idea! Hee hee!! The result of that was the major yuckiness that has plagued us this week.
On Sunday evening, between work and yuckiness, we had an opportunity to go on a family walk. Megan cracks me up... she is such a tom-boy, and the child HATES to have shoes on. I got this fun shot of her, walking down the road:
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Yippee!!!
It looks like this household is now over the "Yucka"!!!!!!! Barry and I are both headed back to work today, and all the kids are back in school. (They actually all went back yesterday.)
I'm still afraid of food. I'm starving... but I'm afraid to eat. I made these amazing Brownie Peanut Butter Cups (I found the recipe on Carly's blog: http://mcadams3.blogspot.com/) before I got sick... and now they just sit, staring at me. The thought of eating one now... well, I won't go there! It's too early in the morning!
I know that there is a ton of work facing me this morning as I head into work. I checked my work email from home yesterday, and I had over 85 emails in my inbox! But, I'm kind of glad for life to return to normal today.
I hope everyone else is doing well!
I'm still afraid of food. I'm starving... but I'm afraid to eat. I made these amazing Brownie Peanut Butter Cups (I found the recipe on Carly's blog: http://mcadams3.blogspot.com/) before I got sick... and now they just sit, staring at me. The thought of eating one now... well, I won't go there! It's too early in the morning!
I know that there is a ton of work facing me this morning as I head into work. I checked my work email from home yesterday, and I had over 85 emails in my inbox! But, I'm kind of glad for life to return to normal today.
I hope everyone else is doing well!
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