Changing seasons

The truth is we don't have a lot of trees in our yard so when our kids see leaves in a yard they can't wait to play.

Katie spent her time collecting leaves "to save".  Andy is all about playing any game that involves a soccer ball or football. He is constantly throwing or kicking a ball it seems. I can hear them hitting the house or bouncing on the roof. 



Fall however may be short lived as we had our first snow this week. That too excited the kids in every way possible. They quickly started thinking of snowmen and hot chocolate. 

As for me oh please let there be more fall. I am not ready for the beauty to leave and the bare branches to come. I am not ready for "where are my gloves" and "these boots don't fit" so maybe fall can hang on a little longer!



Favorite Friday Photo-A quarter over

One quarter into middle school and Riley is loving life.  I spent some time worrying how he would do with this transition.  Those were moments I didn't need to spend worrying. 

He has been playing a couple games a week and even though he is so tired afterwards you can tell he just loves the competition and aggressiveness it brings out. 

He is dreaming of his own room.  I have told him by the end of the month I will have a room ready in the basement. Oh I am hoping I can make that goal...maybe just a little less sleep!

Wishing you all a great weekend! 

Little by Little An Evening

This is what a night looks like at our house.  It is pretty hard to find a book that brings all four together ranging in ages seven to eleven.  Seems as those "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" seems to fit the bill for entertainment.

Have a great Thursday!

Wordless Wednesday

Little by Little Thursday

Signs of fall, smells of fall, and dreams of making it to see the real leaves this weekend.

 

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Sunday Snapshot- Seven Years Beautiful

A chance to finally get photos of our beautiful seven year old.  It wasn't taken on her birthday but it didn't matter as now we have our new yearly photo.  This little one knows what to do in front of a camera and she has that smile that rocks my heart!

At seven Katie is all about music, art, and dance.  She loves her bed and hates mornings.  She is the definition of a book worm and walks around the house constantly with a book covering those sweet eyes.  We love her to the moon and back:)

Of course there is another seven year old in the house that needs his photos.  We know the spot but have to wait for just a little while until it is all ready for him! And we all know he loves these times with Mom.

Another very busy Saturday has passed.  One filled with more games and activities.  The weather has changed today.  My first day of running in pants..yuck. I know winter is loved by some in our house just not this person but it seems that it will be coming!

And the season starts....

So if last Saturday is any indication about what fall is going to hold we all better get used to sitting like this a little.  Between the kids we have four games each Saturday ranging from total cuteness to total competitiveness. 

Each one seems to like soccer in their own way.  Riley is "helping" Brian coach Brianna's team as he seems to have more knowledge that we do anymore on this sport.  I love being out there now while the weather is beautiful as we have time with friends and community.  It will be Saturday before long...again:)