A very busy weekend!

This past weekend was all about L!!  She had a starring role in the church Christmas play with lots of lines to memorize and even her first short solo in a song.  I think I have a little actor/singer on my hands.  She did very good!!  She didn't appear to be nervous at all!!  Her voice was beautiful and strong!  She has really come out of her shell over the last few months!  This past summer at our family reunion at the beach she got up in front of everyone and sang a song beautifully!!  I am so proud of her!!

She also had her first mock gymnastics meet!  I could tell she was really nervous for this!  She did pretty good for her first time.  She got a little messed up on her floor routine-She is still trying to master a skill and was a little frustrated about not getting it!  I told her it will come with time and PRACTICE. Sorry some of the pictures are blurry- They wouldn't let you use a flash in the gym!  I think I got more video than pictures.  I am actually surprised I got to see her do anything because most of the time I was chasing AG around the gym.  She was everywhere!  At one point she even stepped of the edge of the mat and fell face first into mirror on the wall.  It really scared me- but she was fine, didn't cry at all! So the next few months should be interesting  going to all these meets with 14 month old!! FUN, FUN!!!

Preschool Christmas Play

Here is W as Joseph in his preschool Christmas play. He loves to sing.  The kids did such a cute job!  I was very glad he was chosen for this part.  I think he has been having some difficulty lately being the "middle child."  

Yes, I'm still here!!

I was afraid this was going to happen.  I start this blog and then life gets crazy and I can't find the time to update it like I want to.  So far, I am the only one in the family who is not coughing.  I just pray that I miss out on this sickness!!  I finally finished putting up the Christmas decorations.  I think I have been doing it for about 3 weeks now.  I try to get it out early and put up a little at a time so it's not so overwhelming-However, I think it drags it out too long and puts the house in shambles for an extended amount of time!! Glad it is finally done... Just to turn around and take it back down in a few weeks- It's all worth it!

 We have been very busy around here!  W finished up his soccer season and loved it.  It was so cute to watch them progress over the weeks.  By the time the last game was played, all the boys (and girls) were getting aggressive and going after the ball.  W scored several goals which made him very happy and of course he LOVED getting his trophy.   We just started basketball practice last week.  This should be very fun to watch.  He can actually shoot pretty good!

L is still loving her gymnastics class.  She will start competing in January.  We got the schedule for all of her meets.  I know where I am going to be almost every weekend in January and February....  On the road driving all over the place to see her.  The places they compete are anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours away.  This should be fun!! I'm sure I will have some pictures to post!  She has her 1st mock meet next Saturday to get the girls use to having people watch them.

AG is walking all over the place.  We are all enjoying her so much.  She brings so much joy to our family.  She is talking a little.  Her words she can say at the moment are dada, mama, baby, aaaaaaa (abbie- our dog), bye-bye, hey.  She has started to show the first signs of  having a fit by throwing her head back and screaming out.  I am SO looking forward to this stage!  She is so attached to her "pink blankie" that her aunt gave her.  Both L and W had and still have there blanket and blue doggie.  They both had to take it with them to preschool their first year.  I can already see that she will be doing the same.  

I hope to get some recent pictures on here soon as we TRY to take a photo for our Christmas card.  But, I am not going to stress this year over it-I have a back up plan if the picture doesn't work out!!

Happy Halloween!

A trip to the mountains

Here are some pictures of our recent trip to the mountains last week.  We had a great time, except for AG not being able to go to sleep in the hotel room and then waking up again at about 4:00 am both nights.  She was not use to sleeping in the same room with us -and then W woke up from her crying and couldn't get back to sleep!  It was just great! I'm sure the people in the next room  just loved to listen to a screaming baby in the middle of the night.  Other than that we had a nice time enjoying the fall leaves!  

Dear AG,

Happy Birthday my sweet little girl! I can't believe it has been a whole year since you were placed in my arms and became apart of our family! You have the most beautiful blue eyes, sweetest laugh and the best disposition! You are very laid back and go with the flow which is very nice with all the busy times we have had this year. It has been so much fun watching you grow from a precious little infant to an alert, inquisitive baby! Your brother and sister love you so much and can't get enough of you! I cherish the moments of watching the interaction between all of you. Your daddy loves you so much-I think you have a very special bond with him-When he walks into the room your face just lights up and that makes him so happy!

God has blessed me with 3 wonderful and healthy children and I thank him everyday for the life he has given me! I look forward to watching you grow and learn new things over this next year! It makes me a little teary eyed to live the baby stage, but I have savored every moment of it and look forward to what lies ahead!! We love you sweet baby girl!!

Check out our movie of AG we put together-go to the following link:

AG's First Birthday

Happy 1st B-day AG!!

Happy B-day W!

W turned 5 on Oct. 9th!  I can't believe it!  He had a great party with his friends and family!  

What we love about W!

Your smile

Your laugh

Your eyes

 Your sensitivity

Your love for trains!!

Hope your have a wonderful year!  We love you very much!

Picking apples and pumpkin farm!

New haircut!!

Soccer season begins!!

The soccer season is well under way for W this fall and he is having a great time!  He might be one of the smallest ones on the team, but he really gets out there and gets after the ball. It is so cute to see all of them out on the field.  All running huddled up together trying to kick the ball. David is enjoying the coaching- Although, I have to remind him that they are only 4  and 5 year olds and sometimes there attention span is... well.... you know what I'm talking about!  Of course we don't officially keep score for this age group, but David does-- Our record so far is 1-1!  Go Rapids!!

Fun at the apple house!

W's  class went on a field trip to the apple house.  He had so much fun.  There was so much for the kids to do.  He actually got to milk a cow ( I missed that picture- I think I was talking-imagine that!) go to a petting zoo, go on a wagon ride, and learned about apples. So fun~

Our little gymnast!

L started taking gymnastics at  new place this year.  She really enjoys it!  In fact, she has made the team for level 2 to compete this winter.  I think she has really found her talent God gave her.  We tried the dance thing when she was younger, but she never really enjoyed it like she does the gymnastics.  This will be a be change for her-Last year she only took a 45 minute class 1 time a week-This year she will be taking 2 classes a week for 3 hours each.  So far, she is doing good- a little sore and some blisters on her hand, but she is hanging in there.  I think they will start competing in January.  We will keep you posted on her progress!!