BLUE THUNDER SOCCER

Soccer has been so much fun this year. Lillie really enjoyed playing. By the time Soccer ended, she was actually quite a good player. Because I have never had a brother and have had almost NO experience with sports (other than dancing or cheering at the games) it was a new experience for me. Anthony was the Coach and did an awesome job. I was so impressed with him as a Coach. Whenever Lillie scored a goal and ran to him for a hug, it made me totally choke up. (Although I know it is totally NOT COOL to cry at soccer! Another soccer Dad explained that to me. LOL) The kids just adored him and he adored them. They were the cutest little unified team. I didn't know I could get that excited over a bunch of 5 year olds fighting over a ball. So cute! Everytime Lillie got a goal, the whole family earned milkshakes. Needless to say, when Lillie scored, we all scored! Go Lu Lu! What a team player! Here are a few pictures of the season and the final game's "Medal Ceremony"... I use the word 'ceremony' loosley. GO BLUE THUNDER!!!

BLUE THUNDER SOCCER 2009

ADA Dance Recital

Dance is over for the Summer. The girls just completed their 2nd year with ADA Dance Studio. Elsie and Lillie are becoming great little dancers. Every time they walk out on the stage, I can't help but cry. The girls have gotten to be little dance buddies with Heidi Dowdle's girls, Baylee and Brinlee. I have loved getting to visit with Heidi every Friday. She is one of my longest and dearest friends. We've been close for going on 20 years. Wow, are we really that old? I also really liked the teachers at ADA. Best of all... 10 minutes frome home! Sure beats the 35 minute 1 way commute to Taylor Studios in the past.

ADA Dance Year End Show

Summer is Finally Here!!!! Time to Party!

School's Out!!! Yahoo! I love having the kids home during the day! When Elsie and Lillie are at school, I count the hours until they come home. I really miss them when they are gone. Elsie starting a full day of first grade last fall killed me. Lillie has just been at pre-school for 2 1/2 hours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. In the Fall, she will join Elsie at Providence Hall for Kindergarten... everyday. (sniff sniff) I am so glad she will still be half days. Blake will start pre-school in the Fall and take on Lillie's old pre-school schedule. So for 2 1/2 hours, 3 days a week, it will be just me and Boston. So crazy! I guess that is a draw-back of having 4 kids in 4 1/2 years. They all leave you quickly...one after the other. Time for another baby! JUST KIDDING! Time for a...a...a... NAP! Yahoo!

When I picked up carpool today for the last day of the school year, I couldn't believe the year was over. Feels like we just started the school year. All the kids piled out of the school and I was waiting for an audible cheer or something. Nothing came. I remember when school let out as a kid, students running and cheering, spraying each other with shaving cream and throwing confetti. I saw none of that, just looked like a normal pick up. Rows of SUV's and Mini-vans with worn-out Mom's at the wheel. (Usually on the phone ...undoubtedly arranging some sort of a soccer/piano/dance/karate class.) I felt we quickly needed some "Celebration-ness". As soon as my car was filled with 5 little ones I announced it was Party time! Who wants a Slurpee??? "What's a Slurpee Mom?" What the Heck? I am once again dating myself back to the slurpee days at the "Sev." I mean, "Who wants an Icee?" Finally, some cheers! Chevron was not prepared for our parade of 6 but they handled with style. Go Chevron! Time for some serious Summer Fun Baby!