the littles' first soccer game

the little boys were ready for their first game this week - manning was even happy to be there! unfortunately, they played at the same time as mason so i missed it but i snapped a few pictures with "coach dad" before they left mason's game for their field.

mason taking a turn as goalie.

we did make it back over in time to see them congratulate the other team on a good game.

it is great to see all of the boys having fun. love.

positive reinforcement

mason's teacher is ah-mazing at positive reinforcement! she doesn't miss any opportunity to love on her kids and even sends home hand written notes. such a gift for him - and us. love.

are you sure you didn't have any chocolate?

parent info night

tonight, i was finally given the chance to meet madelyn's teacher. i still hate that it isn't before the school year starts, but at least it isn't six weeks into the school year like it used to be. it was nice to meet her teachers and hear about the plans for the school year.

it is the second, repeat: second, day of school. how does she already have parts of a pencil that isn't one we bought her?!

we are looking forward to a great school year! love.

countdown to kindergarten

one of maddux' preschool buddies asked for a trip to the zoo with him as part of her countdown to kindergarten - and manning got (had) to come too.

it was a hot day, but we still had a great time. these two are really going to miss being in class together. they will meet up again for middle school. love.

gift with love

madelyn picked these earrings from her cousin, luke, for the first day of school. in fact, she has worn them the entire week! love.

(not) seeing red

we did it again - we all wore the same color! i didn't even notice until someone pointed it out to us at the library. oh well. great minds and all. love.