Soccer Girlie

This is Madison's first season playing soccer. It's a good thing she likes running because she's been doing it alot at practice. She comes home exhausted after scrambling all around during practice. She hasn't been complaining about it though, so I think she likes it. Her first game was yesterday and she said it was much more fun than practice. I liked watching the soccer game. I think I've been a closet sports fan all my life and not known I was until my kids have started playing sports- funny huh?!

Warning: this could get messy

Our family likes to occasionally make waffles with chocolate sauce for dinner. I know I know that this is not the healthiest dinner ever. We just love having it when we're in the mood for chocolate. This was the first time James had tried waffles with chocolate sauce. Jamesy loved them. He was panting and flapping his arms for us to put it the food on his tray faster. I don't think I've ever seen him eat with such gusto. The bib says it all in this photo. This boy went straight into the tub after this yummy meal.

Carter's thinking "Mom, take me back to my party. I'm serious." I couldn't let him miss getting a picture with his soccer team (see comments on prev. blog). His coaches this year have been awesome. Carter is having a blast playing soccer with new friends and learning so much from his coaches. The only downside to soccer season is that Carter kicks balls in the house constantly and has to be remided to kick them outside only. He's got a powerful kick. Once again the dodging skills I've gained since having Carter are being put to use.

Eight IS Great!

Carter celebrated his eigth birthday this week with his first sleepover. He had two of his buddies over. They played miniature golf, ate pizza and cake, and watched a Scooby-Doo movie. Carter had a super fun time. The only moment of the evening he wasn't loving was going to his soccer field for team pictures for 20 minutes. See the face he's making in the post above to see how he felt about taking a time out from his party time.

My Little Scout

I bought this shirt long ago when Carter was a baby, so all my boys have had a turn being my little scout. Carter is almost 8 now. He will actually be a cub scout soon. Time speeds on. But mohawks are timeless. I spiked James's hair just so he would look spiffy for the camera. He's a very happy boy. We are constantly delighted that James is a part of our family.

VROOM!

Driving with a broken leg. I don't recommend this if you're over the age of 16. But for a six year old it is totally doable. Carter got this jeep when he was two from my mom, Joe, and Hollie. I thought...these people are trying to drive me insane... at the time, but this is a toy that Carter still loves. I can't say that about any other toy he has. Count on good ol Grandma to hook you up with the cool toys!

Feet are GOOD

I love when James plays with his feet. It is utterly adorable. I wish I could live these sweet and simple moments over again later in life when they're not as fresh in my mind. Jamesy has been pulling himself up to stand for the last couple of months. And this week he started taking his first steps on his own. He's figuring out that feet are good for so many things! We are all excited for James and his new skills.

Hangin' Out at Home

Here's the boys hangin' out and playing video games and watching TV. Grant doesn't have quite as many options right now with his bum leg. Besides being a bit more "plugged in", he's also been doing puzzles, coloring, and reading. He gets so tired of sitting. He's been practicing using his orange crutches more and is really doing much better with them than even just a week ago.

Too Early for Christmas But...

This little hat is from a Christmas bear I've had since I was little. Madison pried the hat off the bear and stuck it on James. He looks way cuter in the hat than the bear ever did!

Quality Madison Time

Madison really enjoys spending time with little people. Eva is visiting this week and Madison's been having such a fun time playing with her and James. They love the attention Madison gives them.

Grant's First Day of Kindergarten

Grant had his first day of Kindergarten today. He was pretty happy before school, but came home feeling discouraged because he couldn't play on the playground at recess. I felt bad that he's still having to deal with the repercussions of the accident he had. Poor boy. He just wants to run and play. It's going to be a long time before mid-October comes and his cast comes off. Eventually Grant will be back to his bouncy self. I just have to remind myself of that every day.

Let the schooling begin!

The kids are on their way to school today. Carter's face expresses his opinion of going back to school. Madison is excited to reconnect with her friends (her last year at elementary school). And Grant feels like he's been waiting to go to Kindergarten his whole life. I think he's already met the kindergarten requirements for WA before even going to school, but hopefully there will still be new things to learn. I'm a little worried about how he'll do getting around the school. He's taking his wheelchair and his new orange crutches (thanks Pat) so he has options on how he wants to get around his class. Parents of kindergartner's might usually be worried about how their kids will fit in, or what they will or won't learn; I'm worried about Grant falling over and breaking his "good" leg.