Random photos of the ones I love...

Someone is quite the soccer player...

Yep, Daddy is her coach this year!

Hallie started soccer this year!!  She is really aggressive and competitive...so, it is a match made in heaven!  She is a great hustler and scores lots of goals!!  We are really enjoying watching her!

Bath time!

Bath time with 3 children= Wet and wild time!  Seriously!  Plan to be drenched and wiped out by the end of this lovely experience!

Harper Roo

-She pretend plays all day long.  Her beloved "Sopy" (Sophie) is her favorite 2 inch companion right now!
-She is a spicy.  She knows what she wants!
-She has discovered her femininity.  Hilarious, but not blog appropriate story.  I will never forget it!
-She still loves her binki...although she only get's it occasionally at nap time!
-She is learning her letters, numbers and shapes.
-She is still a momma's girl!
-She is a rebel in her carseat and often can be found unbuckled! UGH!
-She loves Bowen a lot but can sometimes love him a little too much!
-She talks about playing with Gi Gi and Kaila in the nursery!
-She is the life of the party already.
-Her hair is a sandy blonde and waves/flips at the ends.
-Her eyes are hazel surrounded by dark, thick lashes.
-She wears size 2T and some 3T.
-She loves to change her clothes and dress up.
-She has a strong preference for certain shoes.
-She takes her hair out a lot but loves getting it done!
-She still seems like a baby to me.  She loves to cuddle and rock at night!
-She loves being with her grandparents and Aunties and Uncles!
-Her favorite food is peanut butter anything.

She is a whole lot of fun right now and SOOOOO darn cute!  Two is one of my favorite ages!  Love my little Roo!

First Day!

Miss Hallie,
On Monday you had your first day of Pre-K.  I was so excited and nervous for you...I am pretty sure your feelings were mutual!  We got to your classroom early (of course) to get you settled in to begin your day.  I could tell you were a little uncertain at first but within a few minutes you were beaming with confidence!  I thought, "That's my girl!"  Maybe part of me was wishing you would ask me to stay a little longer or even shed a quick tear for me, but you didn't!  You were eager to take on this new adventure!  I walked out of your classroom took one last peek in at you...you were busy drawing and writing in your notebook!

 
As I left the school their were several tearful mommies.  It tugged at my heart and my emotions to see some of them upset....but I took a deep breath...and kept it together.  I knew I had spent the last 4 years at home with you preparing you for this day!  I said a little prayer for you...asking God to watch over you...and to give you that extra boost of courage if you encountered any difficult moments.  I loaded up your brother and sister and headed home to watch the clock for pick up time.  I was already eager to hear all about your big day!

I picked you up at 3:15 sharp!  You ran to me with a big smile on your face and immediately told me that "you loved it!"  I felt so proud of you!  Your teacher quickly told me you had a great day...but she didn't have to because it was truly written on your face.  In the car you told me you made lots of new friends but that you couldn't remember all their names...this made me laugh.  You also told me you had cereal and grape juice for snack.  You were quiet the rest of the time.  You were so worn out from your BIG day!   

 
Hallie girl, you are seeming so old to me these days.  I am so proud of you...even at your tender age of 4.  I am so happy God surprised us with you when He did.  I love you to pieces!

Mommy

     

IOWA STATE FAIR

I love the ISF!!  Seriously!  It is a great end to summer!!  We had beautiful weather this year too.  Here are some photos from our day!