Fall AYSO

This fall Brianna started AYSO soccer.  She was so nervous about a new sport, new friends and new challenges; but she rose to the occasion. 

 Celebrating a goal scored by the "Orange Lions" with her teammate

 On the sidelines waiting for her turn to play.

 Her number one fan

 Look at that serious goalie!

Fall 2010 Photo Session

FCRC Campout 2010

T- Ball

Brianna started T-Ball this Year and she is doing great! She had some nerves about her first time playing; but a pair of orange shorts and purple socks gave her the confidence boost she needed.

Great Wolf Lodge

At the end of tax season it was time for our family to make an escape! We decided to travel up north to the Great Wolf Lodge.

Since time off is tough for both Jeff and I to get; we decided to head up right after his shift ended. I snuck out of work early; loaded the kids and the luggage and we picked Jeff up from just outside the ER. With everyone in the car we took off!

After several pit-stops, a traffic jam, a missed exit and a late supper, we were exhausted! Still, we pulled up to the resort with great excitement. The travel was well worth it! Here are a few highlights...

Bri and Nate on the top bunk with the spoils of their arcade venture

"Racing" down the waterslide. Somehow they always both thought "go" was at a different time

Daddy and Nate after a wild ride

Nate was absolutely fearless!

Splash Pad!

Being silly when we're supposed to be sleeping

All geared up for the water park!

Shoes? Who Needs 'em

We had just finished one of those loooong grocery store runs where you feel like you might never get out and the kids were busting at the seams. As soon as we were safely in the garage they decided to make a break for it. A few trips into the house later I heard "mommy!! Look at us". There they were; playing in the snow with now shoes. After a few stern words reminding them that this is a bad idea, I grabbed the camera and captured the moment.

Swim Update

I am pleased to announce that Swim the fish is alive and kicking...er...swimming. He also has a tank mate named Birdie (name courtesy of Nate). It's amazing how entertaining a twenty five cent goldfish can be....and how strangely difficult it can be to remember to feed them.... Good thing they're hearty.