Soccer Wrap Up

We had our last soccer game on May 14th and it was actually nice enough to play outside! It was a beautiful night.  The boys were excited to play and did a great job chasing down the ball and being patient.  

My little cuties, dressed in matching outfits, march out to the field.

The Purple Butterflies with their coach.

They had an awards ceremony at the beginning and the kids got a metal and certificate.  Chase goes first.

Chase accepts his certificate and

turns around with a big smile.

Owen gets his metal and

Certificate,

and is equally happy to show off his goods.

Owen examines his metal

Chase

There's a scramble and Owen is after the ball!

Chase runs out for a water break

It was a little sunny!

Owen does a somersault while the others play soccer

Chase kicks the ball!!!

Run Chase!

Chase's turn for some gymnastics

Here comes my smiley boy!

It's Owen's turn to show off his skills!

Owen stands ready to start the play

That's my boy, Owen the goalie

Chase goes after the ball

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Chase

Chase

Owen

Here comes Owen!

So proud of our metals!

My sweet 4 year old soccer players

My boys and I

Sweet Owen all tuckered out

Lovey Chase and Mommy

Nana and Papa Berger's

A few weekends ago we went to Nana and Papa Berger's for dinner to celebrate Jim's birthday.  Sophie and Gavin were there too, which made for a lot of fun playing.  We were able to get a few pictures on the one nice day we've had since then!

The kids were throwing rocks into the pond behind the house

Papa, Chase and Owen

The grandkids and Papa and Nana

Our family

Owen was having fun making faces and in the next picture Chase takes part too.

Hiding

Last weekend the boys were playing so nicely by themselves.  Suddenly it became too quiet so I checked on them.  I couldn't find them for the longest time.  Finally they answered to their names and I found them in this little tiny spot in Chase's closet.  I don't know how they both fit back there but they were playing with their stuffed monkeys having the time of their lives!

Memorial Day Weekend

My parents came to visit over Memorial Day weekend and we had a nice time.  They didn't stay long, but we got plenty of playing in and even celebrated Papa Bob's birthday!  The weather was gross and rainy.

 

The boys were very excited about the dragon cake and couldn't wait to help blow out candles.

Owen must have dipped into the frosting!

36 Weeks

Today I'm 36 weeks along in my pregnancy and I can't believe it!  It's been a long past 6 weeks for various reasons, but now that I'm so close to the end it seems to be going quickly.  I'm doing well overall, measuring a bit big and have been told by the Dr. that I'm going to have a "big baby".  I got to see the baby two weeks ago on a 4D ultrasound, which was amazing.  I can't wait to meet her!  It's becoming more and more real and we are so happy to be welcoming a new member of our family.

We are in full blown nesting mode around here.   Both Jeff and I are trying to get things organized (things that have needed it for years).  The baby's room is done for the most part.  I'm waiting for curtains to arrive any day now.  It's been fun to have lots of projects in the room.

Chase and Owen love to feel their sister kick at night when I snuggle with them.  They put their hand on my tummy, mine goes over the top and we giggle and laugh together.  It's so amazing to see their eyes light up when they feel a kick or roll and we look at each other with wide eyes.  Baby paraphernalia has started to make it's way around the house.  We now have a swing in the living room, bouncy seats, car seats, etc.  Yesterday a friend returned a box of toys I had lent her and the boys went crazy. You'd think they were babies themselves! :)  They have established which ones are their favorites and carry them around the house.

My attitude is one of excitement, wonder, nerves and just plain being "ready" for the new baby.  I don't know what it's like to have one baby, or 3 children for that matter, so it makes me a bit nervous.  However, God provided this baby, like he did our first two, and I know He will provide for us along the way.