Wrong Way Sierra!!!!!

Shawn and Sierra enjoyed their first soccer game on Saturday. They both did great, however Sierra had trouble remembering which way to run. I knew this would be a potential problem. No matter how many times her coach and parents would holler, turn around, she just kept going. She has some legs on her. She can go! Thankfully she never scored a goal for the other team but she did give them a distinct advantage. She is an aggresive player. Shawny did great for a four year old. He held back a bit. I think he is just taking some time to figure out the game before he shows his stuff.

Wrong Way Sierra!!!!!!!!!!

As for mom and dad, we came home with sunburns. I dressed the kids warm thinking it was kinda cold. Unfortunate for them, the sun came out and I felt like a terrible mom as Shawn was sweating to death in his long sleaved sweatshirt. I have learned my lesson in layering.

Kindergarten Soccer

Shawny and CC got to go to their first soccer practice. They were pumped! The coach did a great job with the kids and they are already learning the ins and outs of the game. Their first game is Saturday at 12:45. We can't wait! I'm not sure how they will do as they have only had one practice. This should be interesting!

A Visit from Aunt Judy, Kim & Melissa

Last Tuesday & Wednesday we received a visit from Lyle's brother Chip's wife, Judy, and their two grown girls and their children. Kim has twin girls and Melissa has a little boy, Ezra, and one on the way. Shawny had a blast with Ezra. Sierra and Shawny are so good with children younger than themselves. Shawny crawled around the room with Ezra and fed him his bottle. It was really precious. We will look forward to their next visit and a chance to see Melissa and Mark's new baby.

Shawny's House

Last night Shawny spent about 30 minutes drawing a picture. When he was done he told Lyle and I to keep it so we could find he and Kyla's house. He drew Sierra on top of the house, mommy in orange next to the house with daddy beside her. Kyle is below me in blue and Shawny is in green next to her. The way you can tell boys from girls is the pony tail on the left sides of our heads. He wrote all of our names including the words, bed and Patty. I think this is amazing for a 4 and a half year old. What a sweet boy!

Shawny's House

Last night Shawny spent about 30 minutes drawing a picture. When he was done he told Lyle and I to keep it so we could find he and Kyla's house. He drew Sierra on top of the house, mommy in orange next to the house with daddy beside her. Kyle is below me in blue and Shawny is in green next to her. The way you can tell boys from girls is the pony tail on the left sides of our heads. He wrote all of our names including the words, bed and Patty. I think this is amazing for a 4 and a half year old. What a sweet boy!

Rest for the weary

We had a great service at church. After church we went to the Olive Garden with Steve, Dawn and Jordan Hall, Kim Lindley and Dawn McConnell. We got home around 2:30 hoping for naps and within 5 minutes of being home Sierra spilled a whole glass of Orange pop all over the floor, walls and bar stools. Why does this happen? If I let her clean it up there is just more work for me in the long run. Parenting is more work than I originally signed up for. I know they are growing fast but sometimes it can make you crazy!!!!!

Speaking of the kids, I had started to publish some pictures of Sierra's 6th birthday party. It was late and I was getting tired so I gave up. I'll try again now.

Cousin Patty, Sierra, friend Sophie, friend Alyssa, Shawny and friend Jacob.

The kids played the Princess and the pea. After we read the story of the Princess and the Pea the children took turns sitting on pillows and trying to decide which had the pea (ball) under it.

Sierra was given wonderful gifts. She opened each with wonder and amazement.

Our Family

Twas the night before Sunday

We are going through our routine of preparing for Sunday. Lyle is packing tubs into the back of our van to haul to church in the morning. He fills his truck with gas and loads the church signs into the back of it then he lays out his clothes and makes last minute copies and signs for use the next day. I lay out the kids clothes, make sure they are bathed and get the kids in bed before 9pm. After they are in bed I polish the kitchen sink and finish up any compter work I need to do.

Tomorrow will be a light day for me. I have a week off. I won't have to leave for church untill 9:15. I really enjoy being actively involved in the life of our church however it is healthy to just attend every once and a while.

Our church just hosted a giant Easter Egg Hunt last weekend on our church property, M-72 West of Traverse City. It we so fun. Lyle and his crew did a great job pulling it all together. We had around 450-500 kids in attendance. Most of the kids were able to get at least 10 eggs. We had a big hotdog roast as well and it was all free for those who attended.

Here are some of the pictures I took that day.

And They're Off!!!!

Shawny did pretty well however Sierra must have gotten about 20 eggs, at least double the amount Shawny got. Shawny was fine with it. In fact he ended up giving away half of the candy he did get. He is so afriad of trying anything new. He only likes plain Hershey's Chocolate and Reeses Peanut Butter Cups. Crazy kid!

Julia Jones, a little girl in our church was sure enjoying her eggs.

Sierra turned 6 March 31st. She had a princess party and even the boys got in on the act.

Well this will do for my first attempt at bloging. I'll do better next time.