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!!!