First Soccer Season

I have been posting so much lately about Kate and her clothes, I am excited to post about our firstborn, Jack, and start of his very first soccer season!  The season only lasts 6 weeks, but that is perfect for a 4 year old.  We get there at 9, they practice for 45 minutes, take a 15 minute break and then play a 30 minute game.  No weekday practice and minimal work.  He was excited to get there and get going.

He did the drills and participated well and listened to the coach.  We think he did great for being just barely 4.You will notice in a few shots, when he is really into kicking the ball, he will stick out his tongue.  You will also notice that some of the kids seem like giants?  Well, it is a 4/5 year old league and he just turned 4, so we have an average child (dad wanted everyone to know).    

The game started and he seemed a little apprehensive.  All the other players were going after the ball and he was just standing in the background.  We told him he needed to try and get the ball and he joined the clump of 20 other kids running after the ball.  He actually got into the action quite a bit, with his coach referring to him as "the Hammer".  He wasn't aggressive, just determined.  Jack likes to win.  Wonder where he gets that from, dad?  Anyway, I had to leave, but apparently, he scored a goal!  It may have been in the other teams net, but nonetheless, it was a goal.  So proud of our big guy!

Well...

Obviously, I have not blogged in like 3 weeks!  That may be a record for me, but getting into our routine has been kind of different, but I think we are getting there.  We now have school, church on Sundays and Wednesdays, Bible studies and normal life.  All those things are wonderful, it has just been a change for our stay at home mom routine for almost 2 years.  We have been busy, but not too crazy.  Soccer starts this Saturday!  And, I have been sewing and doing our sewing group at church as we use something we love and enjoy for God's glory!

New blanket for Kate - also our project for our sewing group for A Women's Pregnancy Center - I thought the verse went well with the birdies.

Took these two shirts, and made...

...this dress for Kate

And, on a final note, I have found a new obsession - Pinterest.   It is place where you "pin" links of things for your house, sewing, clothing or really ANY ideas.  Love it!

Blog you later...

Kate's First Day of School (well, glorified day care)

Kate waltzed right in on Wednesday, sat down and played with blocks.  She was ready to go.  This year Kate will be going to the same school as Jack, our church, from 9-1 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  Just enough for her and mommy.  However, I do think she would go everyday.  She seems to love it there.  Her teachers said she did great and led the class in "Wheels on the Bus".  She likes the "move on back" part the best.





I, again, think it will be a great year for her too!  I see us at our church-school for many years to come.  Great people and they learn about Jesus - awesome!

Jack's First Day of School

Today was Jack's first day of VPK.  Our big guy is now 4 and ready for school.  He goes to school at our church, which is great for familiarity, and it is only from 9am - 1pm.  Perfect for "big school" a few years down the road.  We went to orientation yesterday and met his teacher.  She seems wonderful and everyone who has had her before loves her, so I think it will be a great year!

This morning he walked right in and went straight to the dinosaurs to play for a bit and Kate and I were off on a big adventure!  Well, we went to the grocery store and it was fun.  Anyway, we chilled out here and played with Brian and Lisa and went to get Jack after lunch.  He was excited to see me, but seemed really happy and seemed like he had a great day.  Here is post first day interview (note:  nothing was altered, these were Jack's answers):

Where do you go to school?
At Church

What grade are you in?
VPK

What is your teacher's name?
Mrs. Cindy

How old is your teacher?
7

Who are your friends in your class?
Lennon

What did you learn today?
Nothing

What do you think you'll learn tomorrow?
Learn about Jesus

What was the best part of your day?
Playing dinosaurs

What was the funniest part of your day?
Painting

What was the worst part of your day?
I liked everything

Some of these were taken with my phone, so not the best quality, but he was excited to get there and get learning and playing!  I made his shirt last night and thought it turned out pretty cute.









Kate's big day is tomorrow!

Happy Birthday Kate and Kiki!

Two years ago today, a chubby little baby girl changed our lives.  Katherine Tess entered our world and we love her to the moon and back.  She talks a ton, does everything Jack does, knows what a Baryonyx is (I know, random) and is so happy.  She can also put out that bottom lip fast when she is not happy.  She has made our lives so much richer.  She has gone from a baby to a little girl over the past year and changing every day.  Happy Birthday, Katey-Poo!





Another special lady is celebrating her birthday today and that is my amazing sister-in-law, Kimberly.  She is a wonderful mom, a great wife and a daughter of Christ.  My brother got a good one.  Happy Birthday Aunt Kiki - we love you so much!

Roooaarr! - A Dinosaur Birthday

Saturday was the big day!  Jack and Kate's 4th and 2nd birthday celebrations.  There is not much to say that pictures won't say, but we had a great time with family celebrating our little dinos birthdays.  We had it at our house this year in the front yard.  The theme was dinosaurs, so we had a dinosaur dig and a dinosaur egg hunt.  Preschool parties tend to move along quickly, so we threw in a few Red Rover games.

Katesaurus and Jackosaurus

Jack and Kayleigh

Red Rover

Kate's new shoes!

Happy Birthday to our favorite kids!  Mommy and Daddy love you both more than life!

Four Years Old

It seems like yesterday, I was writing this post (Jack is 3!) about Jack turning three.  Now our big guy is 4 and starting VPK next week.  I love it, though.  So many people are sad about "losing their babies", but I love seeing them grow up and learn and go to the bathroom on their own; you know, stuff like that.  Jack is so funny.  He makes us laugh all the time and is so smart.  He is asking more about Jesus and God and we are explaining to him His love and forgiveness.  This truly is the most difficult job we have had, raising kids, but so rewarding and so fulfilling.  Jack loves playing outside, dinosaurs and cuddling with mommy.  Jack, you are amazing, and so glad God chose us to be your parents.