Fall fun

Shea waiting to be buried with leaves.

Out enjoying some fall fun!

Shea Update

Finding her belly
Helping Leah color

Enjoying some yummy apples!

I realize it's been awhile since I've mentioned what Shea is up to. She is all over the house now. She runs to keep up with the other girls and loves to be involved with whatever they are doing. She speaks a few words, but is starting to pick them up more quickly. She learned two new words last week, bird and ball.

Leah and Shea are now buddies. Leah goes to preschool 3 mornings a week and Shea is always so excited to have her come home so she has someone to play with. She is so much fun to have in our home.

Soccer Season

The fall soccer season ended last weekend. Brynn and Abby played this year. This was Brynn's first season playing it was a lot of fun watching her play. I would guess she liked playing forward the most, she scored several goals throughout the season and was really fast too. Her coaches would put her on defense for a quarter or two each game, and she would take the ball up the field anyway.

Abby really caught on to soccer this season. She learned that she is best at defense and claimed it as her own, towards the end of the season her coaches called her their defense super star (all while Abby was trying not to smile). She had a great season too and it was lots of fun to watch her learn how to play the game even better.

We can't wait for the spring season to start!

Happy Birthday Trent

Happy Birthday to my sweetheart Trent!

I am so grateful to be married to such a wonderful person. He's a great father a hard worker and we have lots of laughs together. I hope you have a great day! I love you!

By the way these are pictures from our trip to the Bahamas. We had a fun time being able to get away and enjoy each other's company. Although you can't tell I think snorkeling was Trent's favorite activity.

Leah's 4!

August 21st was Leah's birthday. The two pictures above are on her actual birthday. She had fun opening her presents and having a family party. If you look closely at the brownies there has already been samplings by the birthday girl earlier in the day. She had a birthday party a few days later with her friends. This was her first birthday party she has had. We're pretty sure she had a fun time. It was complete with a treasure hunt, relay races, water balloons, opening presents and eating with her friends. We are so happy to have Leah in our family. We love that she is independent, a great sister, and has an incredible imagination. We love you Leah!

Back to Business

It's that time of year again. School has started. There are soccer practices to get to. Life is busy once again. Although I have to say routine is good in our family. Brynn is in first grade and gets to stay all day. She enjoys getting to have lunch at school and comes home exhausted! Abby is now in 4th grade. I can't believe it! She has tests to study for, projects to do, and not enough time to get everything done. Leah can't wait to start preschool in October. For now, she gets to rule the house for 6 hours everyday. Shea and Leah are getting pretty good at playing together. And I feel like I have a chance to get things done.

Beach House #2

We spent another week at another beach house with Trent's side of the family this year too! We had lots of fun catching up with everyone.
Brynn and Leah stayed at home instead of going to a baseball game. Trent brought home some cotton candy for them, and yes they got to eat it for breakfast. Some things you can get away with on vacation!
Serious Uno playing
Leah loves this game.
Grandpa Mark enjoying some cookie dough.
Another week of playing in the sand.
We had a great time!