Again...

It seems these blog posts are falling on my priority list, because now almost 3 weeks have gone by...I guess it's mostly me, when I get a free 5 minutes these days I'm quick to hit the bed or couch instead of hopping on the computer to update things. This preggo thing is wearing me out, and I'm only past 25 weeks...so much more to go! Oh well, it will be worth it! So enough about me, here's what we've been up to...

First off, we have been having some really nice weather. Of course, it has been unpredictable and will go from nice have your windows open to hurry shut everything and the AC is crankin all within 24 hours. But hey that's Texas for you. We have taken advantage of the cool days, and spent a lot more time in our back yard. The kids have probably played on the swingset and tramp more these past 3 weeks than all summer combined! One day they decided to have jumping contest and see who could jump the most, and Jimmy even "kept score" Sorry this picture is blurry but is says James 230, Addy 475, and Timmy 83. Jimmy went first and thought he had it in the bag, so when he started to feel a bit worn stopped. He was definately shocked when Addy not only beat him but doubled him! She was determined that day! Timmy of course just wanted to be like them and joined in.

Once again we've been busy with soccer, practice every Thursday and games every other Saturday. We had games on the 10th, and again today on the 24th. Today was really nice weather and we enjoyed being out there. I haven't downloaded today's pictures yet, but here are a few from the 10th of my little soccer stars...
Here's Timmy (on the right) jumping up in the air, he was so excited he kicked the game ball, you can see it right behind the other kid.
Here's Addy chasing after the game ball...

Here's Jimmy running with the game ball...
Jimmy is doing really well in school, he's actually just been recommended for the GT program. I didn't even know they had it so young. Anyways, he's supposed to be tested next month to see if he'll go into the program. He is doing really well, and has been happy to report every Friday that he got a 100 on his spelling test. Jimmy (& Dave) have still been going strong with the community cub scout troop, with a meeting/activity once a week. They also spent most of Saturday the 17th in front of Sam's selling popcorn (the boy scout fundraiser). They seem to really be enjoying themselves and making new friends.

Addy has still been doing preschool lessons and enjoying them. She starts her drama class this coming Friday, so we will see what she thinks of that. She has also been very interested in wanting to learn how to play "Mary had a little lamb" on the piano. So we've set things up with a friend to try out piano lessons starting this coming week too! She of course is thrilled! She has also been into "trying" to read and spell. Her favorite show right now is word world and she loves to sound words out "bit by bit" just like the song on word world. This week she found these goofy fake nails in the Halloween box and wanted to give them a try...they didn't even last 5 minutes. But hey she had fun!

Timmy has been a busy body! He went to his first friend birthday party and thought that was FUN! He got pirate stuff and played pirate all weekend with all of us. He made Dave wear the hat cause it was a bit big for him... he also carried around his pirate box of treasure all weekend.
He has also been interested in using the potty here lately, as you can see he's sporting underwear in the one picture. That has been an adventure, but he's getting better each day. It's a lot of energy on my part, but I keep reminding myself once he's done we'll save on pull-ups!

As with the other 2 kids he gave up naps in the early 2's but every once in awhile when he has a busy day I'll find him crashed like this, and I take a moment to enjoy the calm.

Since the last post I've taken Timmy & Addy to 3 very FUN playgroups.

The first was a visit to a local firestation to meet the firemen and check out the trucks. They really enjoyed this one! I think the best part was getting to hear a call come in and seeing the firemen load up and drive away on the truck with lights and siren going. Timmy was being shy and wouldn't get in the group picture. But apparently he was listening to what the firemen said. Since then any time we have heard or seen a fire truck he gets all excited and in his choppy 2 year old speech says, "fireman help people! keep them safe! no get hurt!" It's pretty cute, if I do say so.Following the fire station we went to a friends house nearby to make fire hats.

The next week was a Halloween party at a park with trick or treating, story time, craft, and face painting! They both loved this! Addy couldn't make up her mind on what she wanted to be...it started as a simple ballerina, then it was a fairy ballerina, then it was a fairy ballerina princess, then she said a fairy ballerina princess cat... at that I had to draw the line no cat. So here she is as a fairy ballerina princess... Timmy didn't really seem to care what he was, and since we have a ton of dress up clothes there were options. We went with pirate since it was a hot day.
he had a hat, but didn't really keep it on...They both really got a kick out of the face painting. Addy got a fairy face, and Timmy got a spider on his hand. He became rather attached to it too. When he took a bath later that day he cried for half an hour that his spider was gone. I guess he thought it was gonna stick around. I tried explaining the whole soap and water thing but it wasn't calming him down any.

This week's playgroup actually got cancelled but I took them anyways. It was a story time at a local pumpkin patch. They had lots of fun, there was singing, and a story, and tons of pumpkins! They definately weren't camera shy this day! I think they touched or sat on every pumpkin there, and all along the way said cheese, take our picture!

And that has been the last 3 weeks in a nut shell!

What's going on...

So it's been 2 weeks and I figure I should do another post. It would be easy to say not much is going on, so there hasn't been much to post about. On the other hand so much has been going on it seems I just haven't had a chance to do a post. Between soccer practices, and games, and cub scouts, preschool, and a quick road trip, and a visit from family, and other regular activities it seems the last 2 weeks have just gone by! We have literally had something going on every afternoon/evening for the last 2 weeks. Although now it's all jumbled in my head, and unfortunately there aren't many pictures. So here's a quick synopsis...

Soccer this fall has been a HUGE success! We had our largest number yet sign up. So here we are with 38 soccer kids, and 4 age groups! We have had our weekly practices, and 1 game day so far. Game days are long for us, since Dave is the coach we are there for all 4 games. We have a 2 yr old, 3-4 yr old, 5-6 yr old, and 7+ team. I must say my favorite to watch is the 2 yr olds. I get such a kick out of those little ones running in circles after the ball! Timmy really gets excited to get out there and be a "BIG" kid. Addy has been more active in playing this season too, which has been exciting. And Jimmy of course loves it like he always has. For pictures of this check out the soccer blog.

Dave & Jimmy have been very active in the community cub scout troop. Last week their troop went downtown on a tour of an art museum. Then this past weekend they did a cub-n-one scout camp. Jimmy really enjoyed this, he got to shoot a BB gun, and a bow & arrow, and fish, and many other fun activities. Dave was a volunteer activity leader and did a soccer station with the scouts. He did 9 back to back 45 minute sessions and was very sore and tired when it was all said and done. But still said he had a good time. This week they had their regular meeting and activity.

Among all this twice a week a friend and I have started trading preschool with our 2 4 year olds. So far, so good. Addy seems (most days) to enjoy having the lessons. Each day we do a number, a letter, a lesson, a story relating to the lesson, and then an activity or craft. I think it's been good for her to get instruction from some one other than me. I've also got her signed up to start a preschool drama class at the end of the month. I think she will really enjoy it, since her favorite thing is to play pretend. That girl has such an imagination!

This past weekend while Dave & Jimmy were camping I took the other 2 on a day trip back to my home town. It was fun to get away for a little while. My parents were also down there for the weekend so we got to hang out with them for awhile. We also visited with a long time friend and her family. Addy & Timmy really enjoyed playing with her boys. Then we finished off the evening with a visit to my Great Aunt & Uncles. Definitely a FUN day! Addy ended up staying at the hotel with Mom & Dad for a "slumber party" as Mom called it. So that made my trip home very quiet. Timmy was asleep within 10 minutes of leaving. It was a crazy drive back though, first I went through a wicked lighting storm. I really felt like I was standing under a strobe light. Then of course came a few heavy rain patches. Then out of no where I see bright lights, then I realize they were white not red. It clicks in my head that they are head lights and I quickly changed lanes...yeah, some lunatic was driving south on a 2 lane north bound road. Anyways, we finally made it home close to midnight and slept in the next day.

Also this past weekend my sister came to visit. She got here later than me on Saturday night, and then made a day trip to our home town on Sunday. She came back late Sunday night and brought Addy home too. Then she spent most of Monday here with me at the house. It was a laid back but fun day! Thanks for coming Laura & Doug!

Timmy is doing well. He is a sweet boy, and very fascinated with the idea that there is a baby in my belly. He surprises me each day with the things he says. Like, "Legs mom, (he points to his legs) my legs, baby has legs too, baby in your belly, she come soon." Or tonight he was snuggling in my lap while Dave read a story to them and he pulled up his prized green blankie on him and on my belly. He said, "I share with baby, I like her. She need pillow too?" I laughed and told him no she didn't need a pillow. Then he leaned over and hugged my belly and gave it a kiss and said "Love you baby." So sweet!!!

And that in a nutshell has been our 2 weeks. Through it all I've just been trying to keep up with everyone going in every direction. Of course I've still found time to do my favorite thing of bargain shopping. I know all you blog readers are probably sick of hearing it...but here's my latest for you...
Look at what I got first, think hmmm...I wonder how much...then scroll down and see what it cost...I know I'm dork...it's my game of guess how much....

1 RX for Dave of Blood Pressure Med
1 bottle of disinfectant wipes
1 bottle of dishwasher soap
1 box of dryer sheets
1 pair of cute pink & black tennis shoes for Addy
1 bottle of hand soap
1 package of floss
1 box of sandwich bags
1 pack of paper towels
1 pack of toilet paper
1 box of band-aids

Here is a visual for you...

Okay are you ready for it? Do you have your guess???

$6.31 of store credit!!! That's right not only is it cheap I didn't actually spend real money! We had a target card from a rewards thingy that I used to pay for the RX which amazingly was only $2.75...but of course I had a coupon to get a $20 gift card with the purchase of a new RX. So I made store credit by buying the RX. So after all coupons and gift cards...I still have money on my original gift card and was only down $6.31 of store credit!

Alright that's enough I'll stop babbling. Good night to all!!!