Is it just me...

Or is this one of the prettiest little girls you've ever seen?

Spring Soccer 2011

Only in Texas....

Last Tuesday the kids had a soccer game, and it was so cold that I literally put the kids in layers. I put their gym pants on over their jeans and their soccer jerseys over their jackets. 

Sydney...just being as cute as she can. She didn't go, we asked Grandnanna to keep her at their house so she wouldn't be out in the cold. Syd thought she needed a jacket because Miles and Ten were putting theirs on.

Miles wasn't at all happy about the layers...in truth I think he wanted to stay with Grandnanna too. According to Goose he stayed on the sidelines throughout the whole game so I guess we could have left him with Grandnanna.

He cheered up a little when I told him he could take a pic with Syd and Ten.

When it's this cold, do you blame them for getting a little distracted?

I get cold just looking at this picture.

Then this week...
The sun was out and shining...so bright and pretty. It was a little windy, but lets face it...this is west Texas...when isn't it windy?

We have been having a little bit of trouble with Miles not wanting to play. I think it is a shy thing. Cause at home he loves it. He kicks the ball around and dribbles back and forth. But when it comes to actual practice he gets distracted. And playing in a game is just out of the question.
I gave Miles some "magic" bubblegum that was going to him play. It was looking promising, he got out there and was warming up with the team.

Warming up, before the game...and loving it!

Stretching...we don't want to pull anything

Miles surprised us all by getting right in there and playing with the best of them. He actually almost scored a goal. I told Tenley not to be shy or wait for the ball to come to her, but to get in there and take it. She did really well too.

The Wildcats #1 fan!!

Syd gets bored quickly at these soccer games...she wants to get down and run onto the field. So...

I distracted her with kisses. She moves out and then back in for a open mouth slobbery kiss. I easily got 30 kisses during this game.

Not really sure what she was doing here, but I thought it was a cute picture.

"Mom, stop taking my pic...I'm trying to listen to Coach Grey"

This is what I like to see...team work! 

Miles did have a melt down in the 3rd quarter. I'm still not sure exactly what happened, but he was done. I think he tried to kick the ball and another kid kicked it first so it upset him. He went out and played so this game was still a victory and I look forward to the rest of there games.

In the 3-5yrs we aren't supposed to keep score, but being the competitive person I am, I keep score. This game was a tie, so a win in my book.

To celebrate we went to Pizza Inn

Don't they all look happy:)

I don't know what she was telling Granddad...but she was very serious about it.

If you want to come to a game...let me know. Most of their games are on Tuesdays, but they play on a couple of Saturdays towards the end of April.

Rodeo

This is probably not a surprise to most of you but Miles LOVES horses, cows, dogs, deer(reindeers, as he calls them), pretty much all animals. For this reason I was so excited to take him to the rodeo this year. He loved it last year, so I knew this one would be even better. Goose doesn't do rodeos so he stayed home with Syd while Me, Ten, and Miles went.

So excited...let's get this party started!

We even ran into a friendly face. Billie was there with friends and they just so happened to have 3 extra seats so we sat by them. Aunt Billie was a big help...Ten had to go to the bathroom at least a half dozen times(yes I know she's my daughter, she wants to be up and around so she can see everyone) so Billie would let Miles stay with her...Thank you Billie!

This was Ten's buddy(Emery) throughout the rodeo. They are the same age, they had a blast. Emery is the younger sister to one of my former students.

He would go to a rodeo everyday if he could

 This is pretty much how Miles stayed throughout the whole rodeo. After every event he would turn an look at me so sad and ask if it was over. I would tell him no and to keep watching.

 We stayed for a little bit after the show and watched. The kids thought it was so cool seeing the cowboys put more steers in the pen. They were mesmerized.

The steers were so close the kids could almost reach out and touch them. Miles tried to once, but I quickly told him if he tried that again we would leave and go home. 

We had a great time. I love the rodeo too. Since Goose doesn't I guess this will just be something that I get to do with the kids. Although, to be honest, Goose does come sometimes...just cause he knows I like for him to.

Random Pics

One of my favorite things to do is look through my pics and find the random ones. The pics that don't quite "fit" into any of my blogs. Then I like to blog and share them with y'all. So here goes...

Miles LOVES to crawl up on the dash and sun bath. When we get home, he unbuckles and climbs up there. It reminds me of Goose, he says he used to crawl up in the back window of their car and ride there. Just one more way Miles is like his Daddy. I don't let him ride up there, but if he wants to climb up there for a minute or two...

Tenley of course saw me taking his picture and she had to have one too.

I know this pic is horrible quality, but her facial expression is too funny not to share. I'm not exactly sure what she was thinking.

Oh...I love this precious little boy so stinkin' much!!

Playing with mommy's camera...what funny shots we got.

So peaceful...she loves that pillow pet. This was her LAST bottle, she's a big girl...sip cup/ straws all the way. I would have weened her at a year like I did the other two kids, but her formula is expensive and we get it in bulk, so I wasn't about to waste it.

HI, Momma! I'm just laying in bed chillin, watching a movie and doing my best not to take a nap.

So happy...it's like she knew her birthday was the next day.

Syd loves to be outside. Every time someone opens the door she makes a beeline for it, and she is very sad if she doesn't make it to the door before it gets closed.

This is Jake(our black lab)...he is the sweetest dog ever.

Syd was so funny, she would walk over close to Jake and then when he would look at her, she would turn and walk away. She did this several times. Both her and Jake were having fun with it.

Tenley's Party

If I can toot my own horn for just a minute. I thought Tenley's party turned out really well. She was happy, the kids were entertained, the weather was beautiful, cake, and homemade ice cream. Does it get any better? This year we celebrated in the park. We rented a pink princess bouncy castle, I bought bubbles and water guns as party favors, and we were close to the pond so the kids could play with the ducks.

All the kids minus Wade...I didn't think it was quite safe for him to be in there with this bunch just quite yet.

Zayne really liked the bouncy castle. I think that's Zach behind him...

It doesn't look like it, but Syd thought it was a lot of tun too!

Wow...my big girl is 5!

We work so well together! Don't we look like we are having fun?!?

YumYum...would you get a look at that ring...she wore that ALL day.

Sometimes the camera snaps at the wrong moment...but what funny faces

So happy! Can you tell she enjoys being the center of attention?

Granny was getting a little Wade time.

Grandpa found Wade a pallet...not sure that is the most sanitary place to out him, but Wade didn't seem to mind.

Syd now thinks Grandnanna is a professional bubble blower. She'll let her blow bubbles for her anytime!!!

Bouncy time fun...I went in for a couple of minutes and I have to say it is quite a bit of fun.

Little Buddies!

WHEW...3 birthday parties down and 9 months until I have to start planning again. No party for Goose, he has told me if I EVER throw him another party he will kill me.