Aaron's First Soccer Game

I signed Aaron up for soccer this fall
mainly because the evening hours
without daddy around while he is studying
are very rough on all of us.  We need something
to do while he is away--- so soccer came up
and Aaron said he wanted to try it.  I wasn't
real sure how he would do as he doesn't
usually like to be forceful or competive--
BUT

He really shocked me! He loved playing
and even scored a goal and stole the ball
a few times!

We work him hard!

Aaron loves to help with yard work...
Today he blew grass off carport!

Harlows breakfast!

While in Alexandria we stopped to have breakfast at Harlow's donut shop. Mommy has lots of memories of stopping  here with pop pop and bub bub on the way school!

Alexandria Zoo

While we were in Alexandria we
made a stop at the zoo since we get in
free-- this zoo is nice and shaded plus
we got there at 9am and pretty much
had the zoo to ourselves!

Meeting Baby Jackson

We took a day trip to Alexandria this weekend
so the we could see baby Jackson! I saw him at
birth but this was the first time I got to hold him and
the first time the kids got to meet their new cousin!

Potty Training begins

Avery received her very own potty this weekend.
She likes to sit on it without a diaper but doesn't
understand the concept.  I have no high hopes of her
training soon or anything just trying to get her
comfortable with at least sitting on it.  She thinks
its really fun...

Kitchen Renovations

We have been updating rooms in the new house
since we moved in.  The kitchen is the biggest project
so far.  This week we got new countertops and backsplash
installed.  We are very pleased with the results.  We
are hoping to redo the floor in the very near future.

First Day of Kindergarten!

Aaron on his first day of kindergarten!
He was up and dressed at 6:30 because
he was so excited!

Savoring our last hours of summer!

We enjoyed a nice evening in our backyard-- the last
summer hours were passing by before our boy starts
Kindergarten!

A new cousin

This week we welcomed the birth
of a new cousin.  My brother Jake
and his fiance Mariah welcomed
Jackson Anthony!

We cant wait for him to meet his
cousins!

Fun with Tyson

Aaron's friend Tyson invited him to spend the morning
last week.  The went to the firestation (Tyson's dad is a
fireman) and then they rode 4wheelers.... he had so
much! 

Swimming Lessons 2013

Here is a few pictures from Aaron's 2 weeks at
swimming lessons in June (I forgot they were on
our other camera).  He and his best bud Jackson took
lessons together but were in different groups... his
friend from church (Lauren) happened to be assigned
to his swimming group.  He is swimming now but
since we do not have regular access to a pool he will
be taking lessons again for the next few years.

Avery's First Pageant

Avery was in her first pageant this weekend.
It was during her nap time so she was not
having the walking out on stage but was
super excited about her plastic crown
and treat bag she received!

Avery turns 2!

Avery turns 2 this week! We already had a joint
birthday party with Brooklyn in May but I wanted
to have family over to celebrate so we had hot dogs
and birthday cake for my girl!

Saturday evening

Uncle Matthew, Paw Paw, and Daddy moved the
playset to the new house this weekend and then
decided (it was paw paws suggestion) to go for a swim....
of course everyone loved that idea!