Cole's first Soccer Academy game

Cole had his first Soccer Academy game of the Fall season against Sparta at Lone Peak Park. Cole has been so nervous for his games this year....maybe it is the pressure of the Academy and the outstanding players that are on his team. It is just so different watching him. For the first 15 minutes of every game he is so nervous that his hands are literally shaking, then all it takes is one good play and the old Cole is back into action. Cole's team won the game....6-0. It looks like the Impact Select team is the team to beat again this year!!

Just like Mom

Taylor has wanted to learn to sew for months. I am sure it doesn't help any that I am doing it CONSTANTLY. So we decided to buy her her first Singer sewing machine. Now, it isn't as nice as our "grown up" machines but it totally works and she LOVES IT!!! I guess that is all that matters, right??

I am going to take the plunge.....

As most of you know, I have developed a love for sewing. I am either sewing something or buying fabric on a daily basis (my checkbook is totally reflecting the latter). Well, my favorite thing to make is skirts for Taylor. She has worn something new and adorable everyday this week to school. Her teacher, Miss Judy, actually said she waits to see what Tay is wearing each day because she always looks so cute. So, after having friends, family, and many others tell me that I should sell my adorable creations, I decided to do it. I have posted a few things on my facebook profile to sell, and am now have an etsy store. I am excited but a little nervous. So many questions running through my head......what if they don't sell? what do I do with the clothes if they don't sell? do I take special orders? what do I charge? I am totally one to sell myself short. Keep your fingers crossed that everything works out. And if you are looking for a new, adorable boutique skirt or dress for your daughter, granddaughter, or just as a gift, you know who to call!! I will update my facebook and blog often with new stuff that is for sale, and my etsy store link is www.lfassler.etsy.com

Taylor's 1st day of Kindergarten

Today was Taylor's first day of kindergarten. She was so excited. It has been a rough week with Cole starting a week earlier, and the every day question of, "When do I get to go to school?" Taylor was so excited to be in Miss Judy's class. Miss Judy is a neighbor of ours, and Taylor sees her at church when she goes with the Gulls. Taylor is in all day kindergarten this year which means she gets to eat lunch in the cafeteria. That has to be the highlight of her day. O.k., o.k. I will admit it....I cried most of the day today. Thank you Danielle for taking my mind off of things....you rock!! It is just weird being home without the kids there for the whole day. Plus it was really hard for me to hear the same kindergarten speech I heard the last 2 years when I worked there, fully knowing I wasn't going to be working there this year. It was such a flood of mixed emotions. I know it will get easier as the days go by, and once I start substituting. The best part of the day was when Taylor came running out of the kindergarten gate, gave me a big hug, and said, "Mom, I will always be your little girl!" You are right Peanut, you will ALWAYS be mommy's little girl!!

Taylor and Miss Mia

Taylor and her buddy, Ben

Here she is all lined up, waiting to go inside

I love this picture....she was totally trying to hide that she was teary!! Just like her mom!!

First day of 4th grade....

I honestly can't believe Cole is in the 4th grade!! Time goes by so fast when you have kids. He had mixed feeling about school starting especially when he found out that he had none of his buddies in his class. Cole doesn't like to have to go "outside of his box" so it took lots of encouraging to get him to accept that he can make other friends in his class, and that he will still see his friends at recess. You would think after this many years he would already know that but the mind of a 9 year old. When I picked him up from school, he seemed fine. Mostly talked about the day and how much he likes his teacher, Mrs. Whitting. I just can't believe that in 3 years he will be in Jr. High!!! That makes me feel so old!! Hopefully we can slow them down a little so I can take the next 3 years to mentally prepare for the wonderful years of teenagers!!

Obsessed....

Anyone who knows me knows that I have a totally obsessive personality. When I am on a kick with something, whether it be dieting, reading, scrapbooking, whatever, I totally obsess about it!! I talk about or do it constantly. Well, my new obsession is material. Ever since I started sewing all these cute things for Taylor, I find that I constantly want to go to new fabric & quilting stores to find the latest and greatest of fabric. I am getting to the point that I don't even know what I am going to make with it but I have to have it. Pretty soon I will have to go to "Fabric Anonymous". This may be my queue that I need to start making stuff to sell. We shall see what the future holds.......

I know what I've done this Summer....

This Summer has been really busy for me. The kids have pretty much had activities EVERY SINGLE DAY!! Though with that being the case, I have made sure to take time to do something I love, sewing. I have made Taylor some ADORABLE boutique style outfits that I couldn't have found anywhere, especially without paying a fortune!! I am pretty amazed that I am able to do such cute stuff with such ease, especially since I just learned to sew last November. I must have had an AMAZING teacher, wink wink!! Plus it is easy when you have such an ADORABLE model like Taylor!! I seriously LOVE that girl!!

So....the light bulb has turned on!!!!

O.K., so I know I complained up a storm about my wonderful job this last year but today I can to a realization. Though it was a HORRIBLE year for me, I came out with the best end of the deal, my Beacon Heights Mom Friends. Yes, that is what I am naming our little group. Before I got my job there, I had few friends that I talked to regularly and hung out with but now I have some really great friends that I love chatting with and hanging out with all the time. It has been such a blessing for me to have met so many amazing women, that I have so much in common with. So basically I want to thank you all for being so amazing, accepting, fun, understanding, and just all around great friends.

Here, I have to throw in a kudos to my wonderful neighbor, Ashley, who also has been such a blessing. I couldn't have asked for better people to have moved in right across the street. Aside from my being thankful, my kids LOVE having their best friends living right across the street. Makes me think of how easy it was for me to play with my friends when I was a kid.

So just want to say LOVE YOU ALL!!!! Thanks for being just who you are!!

Fun in the sun

Just a few pics from our swim date with Danielle, Liz and Danielle's sisters, Natalie and Chris. It was a lot of fun, and I think all the kiddos had a great time. Thoug, I think we all are a little sunburned....totally worth it though. Who can beat sun and conversation with great friends??

Stilettos....

I just to share this funny story about Taylor. It just shows what a diva she really is.....

Today we were walking out of the Salt Lake City School District building downtown, and like usual, Cole wanted to race Taylor. He says to her, "Come on Tay!! I am gonna beat you!" And what does she say in return with total attitude???? "I can't race you down the stairs Cole. I am wearing stilettos!!" Truth of it is, she was actually wearing flip flops!! So I said to her, "Tay, do you even know what stilettos are?" And again with attitude she tell me, "Well duh, they're high heels!!! Even as I type this I am cracking up!!

Yes, I truly have a little diva on my hands.....gotta love it!!