Monday, January 26, 2015

4/52/2015 .....

The end of our very first soccer season. Should I admit that I actually truly enjoyed it. Lexi jumped on a team not knowing a single girl. Not only did she not know a single girl, but they all knew each other. She confidently pushed her way through. Scored three goals her first season and had more goal to goal break always than any girl on her team. Basically this girl rocked her first season and can't wait for spring soccer to start. My Carli, oh my Carli. This girl just exudes confidence. She is at the last age group of co-ed and this girly girl let no boy intimidate her. Gavin, well he decided to climb out of the womb about half way through the season. He ended with a bang and went from one extreme to another and decided he was playing travel soccer .... at the age of four. (Doesn't really exist, but he thinks so). What a great first soccer season!






Carli on the soccer field ....

When a momma friend is a great photographer and your daughter plays against her son, you get some really awesome soccer photos!











Saturday, January 24, 2015

Soccer Awards

So we made it through our first season of soccer.  All three kids played! Alexi started off strong, and as committed and responsible as she always is and totally rocked her first season of soccer.  She even won the trophy for the most goal to goal break aways.  Our Lexi girl is fast!

Carli was amazing herself.  At Carli's age they still play teams mixed with both boys and girls.  Carli was not intimidated by the boys what so ever.  I am so proud of how Carli gets out on that field and works her butt off.  Carli may not be the fastest but she is the best team player and she does not give up.  Carli scored a few goals herself this season.

Gavin .... well Gavin, oh Gavin! Gavin was hot and cold depending on the week.  Gavin would prefer to hang with his momma, run around the field like a crazy man until the actual game started.  Towards the end of the season Gavin did much better.

All and all we are so proud of all three of them!!











Thursday, January 22, 2015

A trip to the Florida state fair .....

We spent the afternoon at the fair.  Honestly, momma is not a huge fan of the fair but the kids enjoy it.  A couple of hours there, a few rides and a treat and we call it a night.  This year the kids met up with their cousins.  Cousins always make anything more fun!









Monday, January 19, 2015

Sunday, January 18, 2015

A visit with Pa

Pa recently moved into a home with more care for him.  It seems like we really found a great place for Pa.  Pa is able to get the care that he needs without being in a large nursing home facility.  The kids also like Pa's new home.  Its on a large acre with lots of running around area.  Today I was able to capture a quick picture of Pa and Gavin.  I hope the kids are able to have lots of memories of them and their Pa.




Monday, January 12, 2015

2/52/2015 ....

This is a rare capture. Lexi and Gavin have a natural bond that is difficult for Carli to break into. When's it's just the two of them, they have the sweetest conversations. I watch and admire knowing one day that Gavin will appreciate Carli's sweet tender heart. How much she loves him. How much she loves when she is the "big sister".






Tuesday, January 6, 2015

1/52/2015

Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn.






Sunday, January 4, 2015

Friends forever ....

Romeo most often just tolerates the kids, but everyone once in awhile he relishes in the love and affection from them.  Lexi just loves him so!





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