2014 Baseball

Aiden played his first year of coach pitch baseball. He was on the Cubs, and thought that was pretty awesome. 

Life Just Gets A Little Too Busy Sometimes

It has been awhile.  Today as I typed up the last of my summer assignments, I realized how much I miss writing.  Writing about my children helps me remember some of the great times we have had.  I vowed to get back at it, and to make the time for it!

Since my last post....

 I got married.

My sweet and sassy grandmother, Norma Smith, passed away.

Aiden started and finished Kindergarten.

Jaylee started and finished her first year of preschool.

 And Lots and Lots of Other Stuff....

Where, oh Where has All the Time Gone?

I have neglected this blog.  There is no excuse for it, I have an iPhone and should be updating this thing all the time.  My excuse: I do better thinking and writing on my computer.  Oh, and I am super busy. 

Me update:

Last year I met a sweet, caring, and handsome guy, Chad.  After getting to know each other, we introduced our kids and everyone hit it off.  We began spending more and more time with each other.  I am sure you have seen them mentioned before.  A year after our first date, Chad proposed to me, and we are planning for a November 3rd wedding.  Yes, November of this year!  So I am busy planning a wedding. 

After taking classes all summer, I am now teaching 6th grade science!  It is a refreshing change of pace.  I have been busy learning the curriculum and getting to know my 100 new students this year.  I also play chauffeur to Aiden.


Kids update:

Aiden is super busy going to preschool at Northside Elementary in Geneseo every single morning.  He loves his teachers, and I hope they love him.  And yes, he does ride the short bus.

He also keeps busy with fall soccer and swimming lessons. 

He still carries his three dogs around, but he also enjoys playing with his real dog, Soxi.  Yes, our first pet...  Not sure what I was thinking!  We got her at the end of July, she is a Miniature Pinscher.

Aiden turned 5 in September and decided to have another baseball birthday party.  This year he wanted the White Sox.  His future step-sister Brooklyn may have persuaded him a little.  

Sweet Jaylee has grown so much.  She is out of her crib and in a big girl bed.  (Should I mention her bed is a king size?)  She loves to play with her pink Power Ranger figure, dolls, and Legos.  She also loves terrorizing the poor dog! 

Aiden's First Baseball Practice

Aiden had his first baseball practice today.  He had all of his stuff ready to go at 6:30 AM.  He couldn't find his blue socks right away, and wanted me to call his coach (which happens to be his dad) to see if it was ok if he wore red socks.  What a crack up!  I am not sure how he got through the day.  He was the only child there in baseball pants.  I think he was also the only one who brought his own catching gear.  :)  So excited for his baseball career to begin!

Aiden's Second Soccer Game

Aiden had his second soccer game today.  He was the leading scorer...for the other team.  He scored not one, but two goals for the opposing team. 

Red Fire Team Picture

Showing off his legs...not sure why?

Half Time=Snack Time! 

Aiden's First Soccer Game

Aiden had his first soccer game today.  He missed practice this week due to illness.  He caught on fast.  He is number five and he plays for the Red Fire.  He has two awesome coaches, Coach Mike and Coach Bri. 

Goalie!

Watch the ball, Aiden!

Look at that kick!

Getting ready to kick off!

Team huddle!

This one cracks me up, he was asking when the next practice was... :)

Aiden's Sick Quotes

"Mommy, I can't go to Daddy's house.  He doesn't have Sprite, and sick people need Sprite."
"Mommy, why is the house spinning, is there something wrong?"
"Don't touch me.  I want to be alone."

Let's Call Aaron Rodgers!

Last night Aiden said to me, "Mommy, can we call Aaron Rodgers?"  I told him that I didn't have his phone number and asked him why he wanted to call Aaron.  He said, "I wanted to see if he could play with the Bears!" 

This morning he asked again.  This time he wanted to know if Aaron could come over and play football with him.  Aaron has quickly become Aiden's favorite player.  He loves to find the number 12 in different places and tell me, "That's Aaron Rodger's number!"  He also loves all of Aaron's State Farm Commercials!

Veteran's Day

Cheese!

Aiden's Thanksgiving Program

Here are four different videos from Aiden's program today. 
Video 1
Video 2
Video 3
Video 4 

And a few pictures!

Happy Halloween!

Columbus Day Trip to Niabi Zoo

It was a gorgeous day to head to the zoo!  Aiden wanted to take the wagon and pack a lunch, and that is just what we did.  What a fun morning!  The highlight was feeding the giraffes.  I don't have any pictures of Jaylee and Aiden feeding them as I was helping as well.  They had a blast feeding them lettuce.