The BEST Big Brother

Seth is such a great big brother. Emmy loves him, and he loves her!

Second Grade Seth

We are hoping for an awesome year!

Thunder Boat Races

Happy Birthday Austin!

We had so much fun at Austin's birthday party tonight! The kids were completely worn out! Both Seth and Ethan fell asleep in the car on the ride home, and Emmy actually told us that she wanted nigh-night. So, what better time to put Emmy in her "Big Girl Bed" for the first time? She went right to sleep! Thanks for a fun party Austin!

Busy Saturday

Today was a busy day! We had soccer events beginning with Ethan's pictures at 9:30 and ending with Seth's game that got out at 3:00. Then, we were off to Temecula for Austin's birthday party!

Pool Day!

We are still enjoying our pool days! The kids just love having a pool, and always are wearing swimsuits. It certainly keeps us busy...

Busy playing, working/cleaning and finding and rescuing critters...

When I cleaned the pool in the morning, I spotted a foot!

There was something lurking at the filter box...

Randy was out of town so it was up to Mom and the boys to fish the toad out.

We released him in a planter. Emmy was the bravest of the kids. The boys didn't want to touch it!

Later that day, we rescued a baby lizard!

The pool certainly does keep us occupied!

Our First Game

Today was our first soccer game this season. EZ is on the Pee Wee Knights, and Seth is a Division 6 Blue Angel. Dad was out of town, so I had to get the kids there on my own. I was a bit worried, but it ended up to be a really great day!

Ryan, Ethan and Bryan waited on the field as the teams got set to begin.

Emmy followed Seth around.

Emmy and Maddie hung with the boys on the rocks.

Seth and the other brothers brought Legos and built ships while the Pee Wee game went on above.

E Man was so proud of his team.

The PeeWee's did so well. Here they are all lined up for the first play of the season.

The Knights were ready to go at halftime!

The girls did their own thing!

EZ and Peter after the game

Then, we hiked down the hill and got set for the second game of the day. The Blue Angels goofed around and posed for the moms before the game began.

Our little defender did a great job protecting the goal and getting the ball down to the other end.

Seth and the gang got a pep talk from Coach Boone during halftime.

When the games end, we always have to spend a little time at the playground.

Emmy Kate loves the slide!

Ethan Zain

Seth Axel

We'll repeat all of the above next week, and then again for the next 10 weeks!

How will we do this once Emmy is old enough to play? We spent 5 days doing soccer this week with games and practice!

Totally Two!

She keeps us on our toes!

Motor Man is Back!

Ethan is always asking to ride, but we just haven't had the time. Today, Seth went to play at Carson's house, so Dad and E decided to have a little fun!

Tutu Girl

Emerson is such a funny girl! She loves to dress up in her tutu and then she's outside in the dirt!