First Soccer Practice

Last night was Tyler's first (and last) soccer practice. Let me explain... Tommy and I told Tyler he could play soccer this year (which he has been pestering us about for a really long time). Little did we know that he missed the age cut off by 4 months. So instead of telling him he was too young to play, a friend of ours was coaching an older team and invited Tyler to join them for practices. We thought it was a great plan- Tyler would think he was on a team and get to play a couple times a week. Notice "Assistant Coach Tommy" with his hands in his pockets- ha!

I was even more excited to see Tyler up next to the kids that were 3 years older- he was actually not that much smaller than some of them. I took pictures and was loving seeing him run and finally get to do some drills. Until he got tired. Then the age difference started to show. You see, when a seven year old gets really exhausted- they just stop running or take it easy. A 4 1/2 year old does cannot cope quite as easily. Tyler fell apart a few times- especially when he forgot not to pick up the ball with his hands and got his hand kicked a little.

Overall he had a great time (especially when Carson ran onto the field to say hello), but on the way home told us that maybe he should play soccer when he turns 5. Nice, I wonder if I can return cleats and shin guards used only once?

Tommy having to talk Tyler into getting back out on the field after he said he was too tired to run any more.

Carson and Ella

My goal today is to get a little caught up on blogging. If I had blogged regularly during the last few weeks, it would have said the same thing over and over-"we are still sick". I have never in my life seen as many germs pass through one household. I am not sure if it is preschool, the season or both. If I went through all that we have had since October, I fear no one would want to visit for fear of lingering strep or flu, or RSV...got the drift? I will try to catch up on the small and big happenings throughout the week that I have failed to post and hopefully return to blogging again instead of being full time nurse.

First, with Ella rolling over nonstop and wanting to be in the middle of everything, I have had to break out some new gadgets. The latest has been the exersaucer. She sat in it for about 10 minutes and decided she hated it. Carson however, enjoyed seeing all it had to offer. Ella is really starting to come into her own. She started rice cereal weeks ago and now has added bananas to her diet- which she loves! We also had to buy her a port a crib since Carson is apparently in no hurry to move out of his bed. So she wheels from room to room depending on nap time and where the boys are playing.

Carson is also getting into new things. He is really into pretend play right now and has taken over a corner of the house which we find precious. He takes his animals and cars and lines them all up on the end table and can play for some time by himself. Tommy and I love to watch him and encourage him to have his own space. Carson is talking (babbling mostly)like crazy and is Tyler's shadow. Right now Carson's favorite words are "no" and" mine". Typical, but frustrating.

I wanted to get one picture of Carson and Ella together- this was taken several days ago after Carson had gotten over a virus. The entire week he had been begging to hold Ella. When I finally let him, he also wanted his picture taken with her. This is one sweet combo.

Kite Runners

Happy Birthday Ed!!!!!

We all sang you a little birthday song tonight- hope you had a wonderful birthday!!!!!

Carson's Family Birthday Party

Happy Birthday Carson!!!!

Our sweet boy turns two today!!!! All of our children are a blessing, but Carson- wow! He is the most affectionate kid ever created. He loves to hold and make his sister laugh, adores playing with Tyler and cannot get enough hugs kisses from the rest of us. Carson completes our family in a way that is indescribable. He has the quirkiest sense of humor and loves to be read to. He has a bit a of shoe obsession and loves to wear accessories. Carson literally lights up a room and we love him fiercely. Happy Birthday C-Horse!!!!

First Trip To The Dentist

I know. I know. We are late by about a year, but with the move and the birth of Ella- we just kind of dropped the ball with Tyler's dental hygiene. We made it today and things could not have ran more smoothly. The funniest part of the trip was Tyler's excitement level- one would have thought he was on his way to a birthday party. I guess he will learn over time that every trip to the dentist is not a fun social visit where you play with the equipment, get your teeth counted and then pick out a toy from the treasure box. Wow, that really does sound kind of fun.

The first thing Tyler did was get to see all of the tools that were going in his mouth. Our hygienist was great and tested everything on Ty's finger so he could see how painless it was going to be.

After the teeth counting and cleaning, Tyler gave a demonstration on how he brushes his teeth. And then the dentist came in to do a once over.

I was told everything looked excellent and he is doing a great job brushing. So after 25 minutes, we left with a great first experience...oh, and a new toothbrush, sticker, pencil and plastic fly.