Fun Saturday!!!

We started our day at Shay's first cheerleading competition of the season. Her squad did a great job and was so cute. They are all 5 and younger. After awards Shay had a birthday party and Nathan had a flag football game. Thankfully we made it back across town in time for both activities. Shay loved her party. It was a princess theme and there is nothing more exciting than that in her world. Nathan's team did great and he scored his first and second touchdowns ever. He was so excited. We then headed over to visit a friend and do some crafts together. Both kids really enjoyed it and we not have a few fall decorations.
Saturdays are so fun and I feel so blessed to be able to enjoy all these activities as a family.

Boy Scout Family Trip

This past weekend we went on our first camp out of the year. Nathan's favorite activity is Boy Scouts. Last year we had a number of chances to camp out with his troop but we never stayed the night. Nathan and I had an agreement that if I bought a tent for our family he would try and spend the night out side. We got the tent and Nathan made it out side for the first time. He had many firsts over the weekend and I'm very proud of him.
We all had a great time. We were blessed with the perfect day for camping. During the night from 2:00 a.m. on I was freezing but the kids slept just fine. Shay and all the younger sisters slept in until 8:00 a.m. The boys were up and going around 6:00 a.m.
I think I've recovered. This is the first day I don't feel tired and worn out.
Feeling my age and lack of fitness all week.
I'm very thankful for all the leaders of our pack. They did a great job and all the kids enjoyed themselves.

First Cheer Event of the Year - Celebration of Hope

On Saturday we had our first cheer event of the season. Each year Charlotte Allstar Cheerleading starts with the Celebration of Hope. If you don't know the story of Hope Stout you can find out more at www.marchforthwithhope.org. I am so glad Shay and Charlotte Allstars is part of this event. Shay's team is the Lime Squad. We call them the Lil' Limes. They did an awesome job and their coaches are wonderful. It's fun to see all the teams perform. In two weeks the competition season begins.
Our weather was not great this weekend and both soccer and football were cancelled. Nathan did a great job surviving the cheer event. I only heard "HOW MANY MORE NOW!!!" a couple of times. Poor guy!:( He did something he's never done before which made me even more proud. Instead of playing his DS player he read a book. It was his idea. His reading is really improving and hopefully this new excitement will continue.

Flag Football and Soccer

Today was the first weekend for Flag Football games and soccer. They both got their jersey's and just happen to both get #7 and red for their team color. Both teams started with prayer (thank you SOAR) Nathan really enjoyed his game. He did a good job and had fun. Shay's team has practice first and then scrimmage games. Little kids soccer games are so funny. They all had a great time. Shay is the only girl on her team but that didn't seem to bother her. Over all very fun I can't wait until it gets a little cooler.

Second Day of Kindergarten No Stagger.

Today was our first day of Kindergarten with all the kids coming. Shay was ready to go and had a great day. She could tell me some of her number in Chinese and had fun making new friends. Nathan had his first flag football practice. I think they noticed that he had never touched a football before. We went out side today and practiced. He felt like he was already getting better. It was a beautiful day here. We are getting into our new routine. I know it is really good for us but I miss being able to let them stay up and play. It is really hard not getting to spend so much time together.

First Day of Kindergarten

Shay started Kindergarten today. Her school starts 30 min. before Nathans but is 20 min. from our house. We got up early and had a very calm morning. Hopefully I can continue getting things ready ahead of time. It makes the morning go so much better. The drive over to her school was not as bad as I thought. Since it was the first day I walked her in. She did great and was ready to start her day. Shay is in a Chinese Immersion program and Nathan is attending our very wonderful neighborhood school. I will miss having them around but look forward to a more structured schedule. The picture with both of them is the first day of school from 2007 - 2009. They have both grown so much. I have mixed emotions about that. I wish they could stay little but also enjoy watching them grow and explore all that life has for them. It's amazing but so fast.

First Day of Second Grade

Today was our first day of school for Nathan. We all got early and had breakfast and were ready to go early. Not the norm for me but nice maybe we can make it a habit. Nathan was excited which for him means wild and not regulated. He kept telling me he was getting all the inappropriate behavior out before he went to school. It seemed to work since in his words he had a good day. Shay starts kindgergarten on a staggered entry this Thursday and next Tuesday will start full time. I'm thankful we can work into our new schedule slowly. We all do better with structure so school is a good thing for our house. I look forward to an exciting year.