Rainy Day = Aquarium Fun!

I'm a Soccer Mom!

I could totally be driving a min van with all the soccer equipment and one of those little soccer ball gas covers...but I'm going to stick with black beauty, because she has served me well and let's face it, I love my Sequoia! An upgrade would be nice, but for now, let's just get her paid off!

Back to soccer. B has been doing it for right at a month now and seems to love it. 5 year old soccer is supposed to be a fun learning tool for the kids to start working on what it's like to be part of a team. Real tough for this momma, because I am a little competitive. We don't keep score...but I know how many goals my boy made! 1st game was a little tough for all. Somebody was overly sensitive and even ran off the field crying because he wasn't being cheered on. Trust me. He was! He whined the entire game and wanted to know why no one passed the ball to him. There was alot of DRAMA! This past weekend we had one game on Saturday and one on Sunday and he scored in both. YEAH BRAXTON!!!!!! He was so proud of himself. After he scored and everyone cheered, did a few high 5's, he came running over to me with the biggest smile of pure pride for a kiss. Yep...he wanted a kiss. Sunday Pancake Papa and Mimi and Pops were there to see him make his 2nd goal. YEAH again! Still a little whining through out, still a little drama, but I see improvements and well, isn't that the point of this. Now if only the practices could go smoother. I feel for Coach Erik and his patience required for seven 5 year old boys, who have the attention span of ZERO!

Go Team Frogs!!!

Chappelle enjoys hanging out with her friends during practice too. Who doesn't like a little girl time!?!?

More Island Fun

PICTURE POST..PICTURE POST

Yes, I am 6 weeks late on posting pictures from Chappelle's birthday and yes, I only have 5 from our celebration. I need a professional photography to follow us around. It's hard to entertain, watch kids and yet, capture all the cute moments. So at this point, I will take what I get.

How stinking cute is she though????

I LOVE FALL!!!!

There is no question about it. No denying it. I absolutely am in love with Fall. I woke up this morning and it was 60 degrees outside. One of the things that excites me about this weekend is the idea of a perfect cup of coffee, relaxing on the back porch in cool weather. Another thing that excites me about this weekend.....no real plans! We are known for our packed schedules and I am looking forward to chilling and I say "bring on the rain!" I loaded the crock pot with Chili before leaving for work this morning. Add some cheese, scallions and sour cream, along with cornbread and beer and that sounds like the perfect combo for a wonderful Friday night at home with the hubster and kido's. We may take a trip to the aquarium tomorrow. Try out a few new recipes: Banana bread, Saltine Cracker Toffee and a Orange Dreamsicle fruit dip to have to munch on. Will post pictures and comments on those next week.

If it weren't going to get back up in the mid 80's next week, you know I would be all over some pumpkins and mums!