The boys are in full soccer camp swing. Gabe is coaching his own group - U5 boys - scouting out the talent for his friend to create his own Crushers team. Caden is in a competitive group with the rest of his team, and, needless to say, loving every minute of it. Jake is putting his servants heart and business skills to use as the assistant manager of the camp concession stand. He has proudly reported the favorite candy and drink of the day each day. (nerds on a rope and gatorade, in case you were wondering!) This has given me fun time with Crew each morning. Today we went to "toddler time" at the library. He got to sing and dance to traditional nursery rhymes. I use the terms "sing" and "dance" loosely. Mostly, he just walks up to each child there, smiles, let's out a squeal, and runs back to me. I'm not worried, yet, but most of the other children sit nicely in their moms lap throughout this time. I don't know that Crew has ever sat still. Oh well.
I have several project going on in my front and side yard. We have torn out all of the ground cover in our side "garden" (again, I use the term loosely) and we plan to replace it with a rock garden. The lower the maintenece, the better. I'm about to remove several shrubs from my front yard and replace them with a variety of more tropical looking plants and bushes. I'm very excited about it, but I'm constantly amazed at how much time it all takes. Thankfully, my mom and dad come over and lend me a hand when I get myself in too deep. Gabe's been a trooper, taking the boys various places so that I can have uninterrupted time in the yard. Tonight, I had to call him out to remove two garden snakes from the area I was working in. I scream every time I see one!
This weekend Cade will play in a baseball tournament in Cedar Hill, about 45 minutes away from us. I'm sure it will be fun, but very hot. Interestingly, I am also having a garage sale with my mom this weekend...but Gabe kinda forgot about that. Hopefully he and Crew will enjoy some baseball together!
We are also planning to head to San Antonio for the 4th of July and a nice visit with Janice and Wendell, Jason and Sydney. Looking forward to that!
I'm off to watch "So You Think You Can Dance" - one of my very favorite shows. Gabe even watches it with me and admits it's pretty cool.
Love to all!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Catching Up
Some recent highlights:
Jake just finished 3rd grade, and, on June 17th, he turned 9! It's hard to believe he's almost to double digits...the years have flown by! Jake would tell you that his favorite things to do are read (he just completed the Harry Potter series), climb trees, play baseball, and swim. He has always loved school and this year he had an amazing Christian teacher that challenged him and loved him for the unique little guy that he is. This summer, Jake has already attended VBS at the church where I teach, and he is going to take an acting class/camp later this summer. Jake was recently chosen as an Uproar iAgent where he is sent missions to complete, and, when he does, the advertising firm he "works" for sends him his own paychecks! Cool!
Caden is 7 and just completed 1st grade. He, too, had a wonderful Christian teacher who was very good with him. She loved that he has such a good sense of humor! Cade, too, does very well in school, but he will tell you that recess is his favorite part. Cade's favorite activity is, hands down, playing soccer. If he's not playing on a field, he's in the yard or house somewhere practicing moves. He plays on a team called Coppell Crushers, coached by Gabe, and, so far, there are not many teams that can come close to beating them. He also played in a 3v3 tournament and won a spot in an Austin tourney in mid August. If they place there, they will earn a spot playing in the Disneyworld tournament in January. We'll keep you posted!
Crew turned 1 on April 25th and is just the sweetest little guy we could have hoped for. He is constantly smiling, laughing, trying to make us laugh, and watching everything his brothers do. Gabe is very proud of his interest in balls of all sizes, and the fact that he will hit a baseball off of a T, drop his bat, and start running to a base. Needless to say, he keeps us amused. He also loves his bathtime, swimming, and just being in the same room with Jake and Cade. We've decided that he has a pretty good life.
The two older boys were in my brothers wedding in April. Caden as the ring bearer, and Jake as the Bible bearer. They were very proud! I'm out of room for this post...
Jake just finished 3rd grade, and, on June 17th, he turned 9! It's hard to believe he's almost to double digits...the years have flown by! Jake would tell you that his favorite things to do are read (he just completed the Harry Potter series), climb trees, play baseball, and swim. He has always loved school and this year he had an amazing Christian teacher that challenged him and loved him for the unique little guy that he is. This summer, Jake has already attended VBS at the church where I teach, and he is going to take an acting class/camp later this summer. Jake was recently chosen as an Uproar iAgent where he is sent missions to complete, and, when he does, the advertising firm he "works" for sends him his own paychecks! Cool!
Caden is 7 and just completed 1st grade. He, too, had a wonderful Christian teacher who was very good with him. She loved that he has such a good sense of humor! Cade, too, does very well in school, but he will tell you that recess is his favorite part. Cade's favorite activity is, hands down, playing soccer. If he's not playing on a field, he's in the yard or house somewhere practicing moves. He plays on a team called Coppell Crushers, coached by Gabe, and, so far, there are not many teams that can come close to beating them. He also played in a 3v3 tournament and won a spot in an Austin tourney in mid August. If they place there, they will earn a spot playing in the Disneyworld tournament in January. We'll keep you posted!
Crew turned 1 on April 25th and is just the sweetest little guy we could have hoped for. He is constantly smiling, laughing, trying to make us laugh, and watching everything his brothers do. Gabe is very proud of his interest in balls of all sizes, and the fact that he will hit a baseball off of a T, drop his bat, and start running to a base. Needless to say, he keeps us amused. He also loves his bathtime, swimming, and just being in the same room with Jake and Cade. We've decided that he has a pretty good life.
The two older boys were in my brothers wedding in April. Caden as the ring bearer, and Jake as the Bible bearer. They were very proud! I'm out of room for this post...
Friday, June 20, 2008
Here we go
So, we wanted to find a way for all of our family to know what's going on in our busy little lives, and see pictures of all the great things our boys are doing these days. My goal is to post here regularly (at least twice per month) and send out an email notification when I do. Wish me luck!
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