Falling Behind!!!

I admit I have been falling behind with blogging. When you have as much going on, and you take as many pictures as we do, it is hard to keep up though!

Well, I will start by saying that last week we were able to go spend the afternoon with my dear friend Nicole who is off to medical school at the University of Pittsburgh now! I am so proud of her and have been so blessed to be able to call her friend. I know that God has amazing things in store for her, and I can't wait to see what the future holds for this young woman who is so passionate about serving God. You can check in on her by reading her blog.

We spent the afternoon chatting by the pool, which the kids loved! It was a gorgeous afternoon, and we enjoyed our time in the sun. Here are some pictures of the kids all wrapped up in their new beach towels. (Madeline's is a princess one with a crown on top, and Timothy's has Mickey Mouse ears....too cute!)


Last Thursday Mike officially turned 30! We had our friends Kevin and Mindy (and Cora too!) over for the soccer game that night. Mike has been coaching Madeline's team, and they are having a fun season. Here are some pictures of Madeline on the field and in the goal. She has learned a lot and is both stronger and more confident than last year. It is fun to see her growing and enjoying soccer with her dad!

Timothy isn't so into the game this year. I turned around at one point and found him climbing up the fence like he was "spiderboy." He does enjoy playing with the other kids on the sideline, so that is fine with us. Maybe next year he'll be up for joining the team.
One thing Madeline and Timothy both love is Cora! They love her so much, and Cora usually has a good time with both of them as well.

Here is one last picture I took at the soccer game that I love! Madeline and Timothy may pick at each other once in awhile, but these two are crazy about each other, and they have been since Timothy came along. We are truly blessed to have such great kids!
After the game we headed back home and had a little cake and a couple presents. Mike finally got his first pair of crocs....now he's stylin' like the rest of the fam, or lookin' like a dork in garden clogs, depending on your perspective ;)

Well, that's what I have for now. The kids start back to school next Wednesday so I am sure we will have plenty of first day of school pictures!

-shannon