The kids in the back.

I decided to go see Grant's football game tonight even though it was in Laveen, and I would be bringing all the kids.

After the game I dressed them in pajamas in the parking lot, and just waited for this...

I love sleeping kids.

And Grant's team even scored a 99 yard touchdown!

dot-com

The weather is getting nice, so let the outside play resume! Unfortunately, I can't keep shoes on Ethan. Ethan came inside crying about his splinter.



"Mom, do something... go to splinter-take-it-out-dot-com, and find out how to take it out!"

2nd Grade

Raea got ready for pictures all by herself, and I think she did great! This is when the reality of my situation gets hard for me.

Today, two older boys came by the house to play with Raea. After they asked her what grade she was in to determine her worthiness to play, it was known to them that she may be the coolest second grader they know. She said, "I am funny, smart, and attractive." That shut them up real quick; they couldn't argue with that.

Super Cute

So this is my cousin-in-law-ish. I Love it!

Good Luck!

Just Keep Smiling

Someone once told me the key to taking family photos is to keep your eyes up and just keep smiling.

Isn't that the key to everything? ;)

New Goalie

Look who got some playing time in the goal.I love all my little athletes.

P.S. My first game is this Tuesday.

Soccer Season Has Started

Ethan had his first game tonight. Thanks for the picture, Grandma!

School Starts Today

Ethan and Larissa started school today. Even though they are at the same school, Ethan is in Pre-K, and Larissa is in preschool.

Trinity Preschool encourages parents to volunteer in the classroom, so today I stayed with Larissa. Does it get harder with each kid? Raea was no big deal. Ethan was ok. Larissa did not like it. I even had tears!

The Older Ones

Raea has always been such a great helper for me. Recently she has even started getting Herston out of the crib for me and giving him his special drink.

With Raea gone to school, Ethan has really stepped up to the plate as the big brother. He protects his little siblings and doesn't take nearly as long to get ready.

Growing up is so nice. And yes, I realize that new problems will come, but I am celebrating this stage.

Another Countdown

The only problem with Ethan and Larissa's preschool is that it starts after Labor Day.
Then it is just me and this cute one.

I might just get used to the quiet.

Twins?

Ethan wanted to get matching outfits, so he could be twins with Herston. I couldn't break his heart.

One is tall and skinny; one is not. One has brown hair and eyes; one looks like an Aryan.

Notice height difference here:

Wisdom Beyond His Years

"Mom, you have a lot of love in your tears."
-Ethan, age 4

School Pictures & The Tooth

Half jokingly I told Raea to keep her loose tooth in until school pictures. After Ethan colided with her, the tooth was unsafely hanging by a thread. She tried so hard to keep it in!

She lost it yesterday; school pictures are tomorrow.

P.S. Doesn't that look like such a big hole?