Braces! Oct. 2011

Makayla has been nervous to get braces since dad used to bring home models with wires and screws sticking out all over them.  But soon, all her teeth were in and Dad said she was ready!  She woke up early to go to work with dad.  I went in a while later to see how she looked.

Her teeth were pretty sore the next couple of days, but she does a great job taking care of them- and we think she looks great.

She started with orange and black bands for Halloween, and now she has Christmas colors on.

We think she looks great, and we know shes daddies favorite patient!

Great Wolf Surprise- Oct. 14th 2011

The kids had school off on Friday, Oct. 14th.  Quinn took the day off too.  We wanted to take the kids to do something fun.

So when Quinn got home on Thursday night he asked the kids, "Hey, do you guys want to go to dinner, then maybe head up to great wolf lodge?"  They were so surprised when I waled out with our bags packed and we were ready to go.

We've been to this hotel and water park before, but it was so crowded.  This time was so much better!

We got there at just about bedtime, so we just waled around a bit and explored our room, then hit the bed so we were ready to go into the park as soon as it opened!

We hurried in the next morning, and enjoyed the park all day!  It never got crowded.  Sometimes we would just walk up to the top and go down a slide, then go right back up again!

The kids got tired of all the rides, they did them so many time.

Allie was brave and did lots of rides, and lance found the ones he could do and loved them too!

It was a fun fun day, and the kids did great.

We had a deal to have pizza for lunch and got some ice cream for desserts.  Do you think Lance liked it?  Trick or treating started at 5:00, so we got out of the pool, changed and went trick or treating before we left.  What a fun day.

The soccer family Nov. 2011

As I write this today, soccer season has officially ended.

Dylan's team is going on to a tournament this weekend, but the season is done.

Part of me is happy we'll have our evening back, but part of me is sad to watch another chapter come to an end.  I love being a soccer mom.  I yell and cheer and whistle at the games and just love watching the kids play.

But our weeks went a little like this-

Monday take Dylan to practice, go practice with Allie and then go back to get Dylan. Makayla had practice on Tuesday's, then repeat Monday on Wednesday with adding in scouts and young women's, then repeat Tuesday on Thursdays. Friday we had off for mom and dads date night, then Saturday was game, game, game.  A few Saturdays we had to split up because the games overlapped, and sometimes we'd get 4 games in.

Now Makaylas started basketball so theres always something!

I love how we learned what there was at each field.  The kids knew what to bring to keep them busy during the long games.  Lance was a trooper and loved going to most of the games. I don't think he ever complained.

At the end of one Saturday-

A Blue arrow, Twister and Fire.

Ages 5 1/2, 12, and 10.

And who can't love a soccer Saturday when you leave with a bag of  goodies and a balloon?

You're going to wish these days hadn't gone by so fast....

Allies soccer season- Fall 2011

After many years of watching siblings play soccer, Allie couldn't wait for her turn!

This was her first year, and mom was able to help coach her team- the BLUE ARROWS.

Our first game was so hot- but we had a few cold muddy games as the season went on.

There were 6 girls on her team, and Allie loved it.

We only had to play boys teams a couple of time- but these boys were pretty aggressive.  So Ashley Wallace, our friend, and the daughter of the head coach, pulled out her aggression and would pull anyone down who got in her way! 

The girls had a good season and learned a lot.

We had a fun team party at a pizza place, and the girls had fun playing together.

Allie was a very positive girl who tried hard.  She ended up getting a few goals in the year- being on of our top scorers!

The cute blue arrows-

Heather, Allie, Lilly, Kieara, Ashley, and Jaylee with Ashleys sister Kayla helping coach.

Way to go Allie May- we can't wait to watch you play more soccer next year.

Makaylas soccer season- Fall 2011

Makayla hasn't played soccer since we lived in Las Vegas.  This year she wanted to try it out again, and she had a great time.

She was on the TWISTERS with a bunch of girls from school.  The season started off pretty rocky, with lots of loses, but the girls worked hard and pulled off quite a few wins at the end of the year.

Makayla got more aggressive as the season went on and we were so proud of her!

Quinn even helped coach the team and makayla thought that was great.

Some pictures from the Twisters season:

Their last game of the season was a win as well- here they come after the game to clap and yell twisters. Way to go girls!

Makayla had a lot of fun and wants to play again next year.

After her last game, we went to one of her coaches place. Yep- this indoor pool house is built right next to someones house. What a great place! The girls had a great time celebrating.  And Allie and Lance thought it was wonderful, unfortunately we couldn't stay long because we were off to Dylan's game.

Way to go Makayla we are so proud of you!

You hung in there when thing we tough and really helped your team out in the end- what a fun season!