Carter is playing his first season of soccer this fall. His team is the Green Monsters, and so far he loves it! He played his first game this weekend. It was a hot one, but I think he had fun.
Such a cute little soccer player!
Sis snuck in for a picture.
Carter was team captain this game, and went to center field for the coin toss.
They play 4 on 4 and rotate kids each quarter, so Carter watched the first and third quarters and played the second and forth.
He and his teammates waiting and watching the game.
Carter played good defense, and almost scored a goal! There were a lot of "almost" goals shot by each team, but I'm sure the boys will get better as the weeks go on.
Great game! I think he's going to have a lot of fun this season!
The weeks and days of being a family of 4 are winding down, we are officially into baby month! Ella just finished her final week of summer, so we have also made it to everyone's official school year, and I'm exhausted..... ha! But we are in the home stretch, for sure! Here is an update and pictures from last week!
Ella met Elizabeth this week and got to hold her! She loved it and is very excited to soon have a baby of her own to love on!
We met some MOPS friends at a new play space, The Coop, and Ella had a ball! She played hard for 2 1/2 hours straight!
After school movie!
I got Ella and Elsa and an Anna dress, and she's been in one or the other non stop this week. We've been playing a lot of Frozen around here.
Meet the Teacher went great! Ella was happy to be there and settled right in. She's going to love school!
It's sad that I don't have as many pictures of Carter the last few weeks because he's at school all day! But I've been trying to make a point to be sure to take some of him later in the day. Here he is drawing Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader. He's pretty obsessed with Star Wars lately since he and Eric watched the whole series. He tells me that he and his friend Jackson play Star Wars everyday at recess, too.
My handsome boy
And he's started soccer for the fall. We've got his first game later today. He's pretty excited!
Soccer cutie
Ella as Anna, braids and all!
Happy to be picking up Carter from school, yay Friday!!
We enjoyed some cooler temps and low humidity this morning at the park near our house. Great preview of fall.... which I am SO looking forward to!
We finished up Carter's first week of elementary school, and were happy to welcome the 3 day weekend after getting into a new routine. It definitely feels different having to set an alarm and wake kiddos up in the mornings for the first time ever, but the first week went smooth and we're all pretty well adjusted at this point. Ella is napping earlier so she can be up in time to get Carter from school. I was nervous about how that would go, but it's worked out great. Carter's days at school got better and better as the week went on. He's already talking about his new friends in class, and he's coming home telling me all about the different things they are up to. On Wednesday, he came home with a special little toy that he got to chose for being a good listener. And then on Thursday he got a "golden ticket" for good behavior and being a good helper. We attended popsicles in the park at the playground that evening with other kindergarteners and their parents, as well as all their teachers. It was a good way to get to meet some of the other families at the school. Then on Friday, Ella and I attended their weekly Friday assembly in the cafeteria to see what it was all about, and it was so cute, and well put together. We feel lucky to be a part of such a great, family-oriented school!
Ella has one more week home with me, then she starts preschool on the 9th. I found out last week what class she'll be in and who her teachers are, and she gets to meet them next week. She's excited and ready to go to school too! With her in on Tuesdays and Thursdays, that will be our new normal. Add in a baby in the next few weeks, and our routine will be rocked again for a little while, I'm sure, but we'll cross that bridge when we get there! For now, things are going good for everyone!
Didn't take too many pictures this week, but here are a few.
She's been playing in our room non stop with her baby and all the baby gear. Too cute!
Ella and Lucy doing some shopping at H&M.
One evening I was sitting on my bed folding laundry while the kids were playing in the living room, and they got a little crazy with Ella's toy stroller. I couldn't help but laugh!
And, at just shy of age 3, Ella is already a huge Taylor Swift fan. I have determined that this is an unavoidable phenomenon with little girls.... her music is just too catchy!! Here is a funny video of Ella lip syncing in the car on the way home from dinner this weekend.
We spent Labor Day at the pool with some neighborhood friends. It was nothing fancy, just kiddos playing and parents visiting, but a fun day for all!
It's back to the grind today. I have my weekly doctors appointment, and with all the contractions I've been having the last few weeks, we're pretty much prepared for anything at any moment!
Here I am at 37.5 weeks
Hard to believe this day is finally here! My baby boy started kindergarten. I'm not sure how that happened, but it did! We all 4 walked to school together, and then we all went to pick him up this afternoon. Things went well, I think! He had good things to say, and although it sounds like there was a hiccup with his snack, and the fact that he was exhausted afterwards, he had a great first day, and I'm sure things will continue to go well.
So big!
Look how happy and excited he is!
One with Dad
and Mom
Can't leave out silly sis.
Here is the start to a project that will be 13 years in the making. Love this idea! Just hope I can keep up with this shirt and remember to take his picture in it each year, like it's intended. He said to me, "Mom! This shirt is WAY to big!!" :)
Here is a little nervous smile once he got in his classroom and found his seat.
That's better!
When we dropped him off, he definitely seemed a little nervous, but he was very brave and handled
it all just fine. We all said our goodbyes, and there were no tears
from any of us! Really, I'm shocked I was able to hold them back! But I
did, so I'll give myself a pat on the back for not crying and freaking
him out more! That's a pretty big feat for an emotional 9 month pregnant
woman! I did, however sit in church yesterday and cry when both Carter
and Ella sat and received the blessing of the backpacks. Ella walking up
there, so tiny with her huge backpack, and Carter walking with her, arm
around her shoulder. Oh my, that was double heartbreak! So I've definitely had my
moments, but we have all handled this transition well so far! Ella seemed a little lonely first thing this morning when we got home, but she got over that pretty quick.
Hoping for
a smooth next few weeks as we continue to transition before we welcome
our next one!
I'm a wife to Eric, and a Mommy to Carter, Ella & Cole, the most precious gifts we have ever received. I use this blog mainly as a digital scrapbook to keep track of our family happenings and the kids' milestones, but also to keep you in the loop! Enjoy!!
