Impact Soccer Week #2

September 13, 2008

Wow....today was a crazy soccer day. Throughout most of the beginning of the season, the kids games overlap. So, Adam and I have to take turns on going to each of the kids games. This week Dan was going to be out of town, so Grandma Sharon took Taylor to her game, and both Adam & I went to Cole's game. We really wanted Taylor to know that we would miss her so we stopped by her game to give her a good luck hug and take a few pictures. Grandma said she did o.k. but mostly wanted to hang out on the sidelines. It is just fine with us. It is more about being social at this age than anything.

Well, Cole's game was one of the toughest yet. It was the Wild Hogs first LOSS!! Yes, in the 2 years they have been together they have either won or tied every game. The boys were devastated. The score was 2-1. The boys played their hearts out but it just wasn't in the cards. Cole did score the only goal for the Hogs which made us so proud!! The best part was that the boys accepted the loss and didn't shed a tear....at least not with the other boys around. I think it was really good for them to take a turn at losing. It is bound to happen. WE ARE SO PROUD OF ALL THE WILD HOGS!!!

Debbie & Louis' Wedding continued....

I just wanted to add these pictures from the wedding reception. We all had a ton of fun, and Deb was a beautiful bride!! Again, Congratulations to Deb & Louis!!

Another season of Impact begins....

On September 6th, both kids started another season of Impact soccer. Taylor is on the under 5 team and her coach is Dan Murdock. She has some really cute kids on her team and seems to be really enjoying it. She isn't much of a go-getter but has tons of fun being a cheerleader. Oh well, it is all about Taylor getting out there, getting some exercise, and making new friends. Cole is now on the under 9 team with most of the boys from his team last year. And yes, Adam and Dan are still the coaches. This year is much more challenging for all the boys. Not only do they have to learn positions but they also have to learn the rule of offsides. Cole's team won 4-0 with Cole scoring one goal. It should be another exciting season for both kids!!

Taylor.......the Bride?

On September 9th, we went to a wedding reception for our neighbors Deb & Louis. Taylor just adores Deb!! I think she would rather play with her than anyone. They have picnics, do yardwork, and just hang out ALL THE TIME!!! When we got the invitation for the reception in the middle of July, Taylor was so thrilled that she asked me every day how many more until the "party". It was a ton of fun and simply beautiful. They had it at Pierpont Place in downtown Salt Lake City. There was food, dancing, and tons of fun. Taylor was thrilled when Deb took off her wedding veil and let her wear it!! She kept going around telling everyone that "she and Deb were the brides!!" How scary is that as a mom of a 4 year old!! We wish Deb & Louis all the best, and we couldn't ask for better neighbors!!

Taylor's First Day Back at Montessori

Taylor was so excited to be going back to school. Unlike last year, she ran for the door instead of away from it. Sha has been talking about going back to school for the last month. She really loves going to Montessori school. She was very excited that there were new friends there. She says her new best friend is a "really cute girl names Ruby." It just is so comforting to know that she is so happy there. My little girl is getting so big!! Next year she will be off to kindergarten!! Oh well...at least she will be right next door to me!!

Taylor loves posing for pictures...why should today be any different?

She had to have a picture of the back of her jeans...she loves the pockets!!

Here she is with her new lunch box!!

Me & Tay...both going "Back to School"

Brother and Sister....best buds!! Well most of the time....

Here she is ready to go in!! What a big girl!!

I forgot to mention that today was my first official day back at Kindergarten. I don't have students until Friday, thankfully!! There is so much stuff to get done in just 2 more days. Keep your fingers crossed that we will be ready for the first big day!!

Crazy Cole!!!

I know that someday Cole will kill me for posting these pictures but I thought they were so funny. He and his buddy, Reis had a blast playing dress up with Taylor. It was hillarious. They came upstairs in about 5 different get ups, all ready to strike a pose. I just love how they can go from playing sweaty soccer outside to playing dress up with the little sister. It just goes to show what great kids they are!! How lucky can a mom get!!

Cole's First Day of 3rd Grade

August 25, 2008

Cole's First Day of School

Today is Cole's first day as a big 3rd grader. He is so excited about this year. Not only does he have the teacher that he wanted (Mr. Tesseman...aka Mr. T) but all 3 of his best buddies are in his class.....Reis, Drew and Hayden. As much as he is excited, I feel sorry for Mr. T. They are all such good boys but who knows how they will all be together. He is just growing up so fast. I can't believe he is already in the 3rd grade. I know this is going to be a great year for him!! We are so proud of you, Cole!! Keep up the amazing work!! We love you!!

Cole's favorite breakfast....fried eggs and toast

Getting ready to leave for school

They grow up so fast...it makes me sad!!

Cole is now a WOLF!!!

Cub Scout Pack Meeting

August 13, 2008

We were so excited to go to Cole's pack meeting this month. He has been working so hard to pass off all he needed to to become a Wolf scout. It was such a nice evening. They had dinner for the troop and their families at the Terraces in Millcreek Canyon. It was so pretty up there. We had a great night of hot dogs, loads of salads, and TONS of s'mores. It was so neat to hear about all the boys accomplishments and to see how far they really can go as a scout. On Cole's 9th birthday, he will graduate from the cub scouts and become a Bear. He is really excited, and his pack has set some goals for them to hit before they move on. I am really proud of Cole for his work in scouting. It is a great program and I know it is something that is important to him. Way to go Cole!!!

Thanksgiving Point....Museum of Ancient Life

Hooray for $2 Tuesdays at Thanksgiving Point!!

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

When we heard that they were offering $2 Tuesdays at Thanksgiving Point, I knew that I had to take the kids. So, Cole brought Hayden (though the 2 boys took off so I got zero pictures of them), and Taylor brought her buddy, Ella. We decided to go early because we knew there were going to be a ton of people. Little did we know, the line wrapped around the building. We were patient and stood in the LONG line...much to our surprise it only took about 15 minutes to get in the building. For the most part, it didn't seem like there were that many people...that was until we hit the sand and water table. It was crazy!! There were so many kids...it was nuts!! But Taylor & Ella pushed themselves right in there and had a blast. At first Taylor didn't like the sand on her hands...it was driving her crazy. She kept wanting to wash them. Finally when she saw Ella getting all dirty, she thought it was o.k. They loved the "big dinosaur bones" and we went through the exhibits 3 or 4 times. It was a great way to spend the day!!

I had to add this collage of more pictures. I took so many cute pictures that I couldn't decide which ones to post...final resolve, POST THEM ALL!!! Taylor and Ella are such buddies. I can't believe how well they get along. I am so glad we got to meet them in my kindergarten class...Ella's brother Thomas was in the morning class. They are already counting the days until they will be in kindergarten together....too bad they think it will only be 29 days instead of a full year. Oh to be a kid again!!

More summer fun!!

I had to add a little collage of these pictures. They were taken with my mother in laws camera and I just now got them. The kids loved having Grandma & Grandpa's pool this summer. We spent a lot of time there, with and without other friends. It was just a nice was to get relief from the heat, and it was always fun. They both got so much more comfortable with the pool. Cole started diving and was able to swim the whole length of the pool underwater. Taylor went from wanting water wings and a float tube on to swimming with no wings at all. It is amazing how brave kids can be. We had a great summer!!

The best Grandpa a kid could ask for!!

Grandpa teaching Taylor how to swim