Tree house?

Whats BETTER than a new BBQ???

Hmmm...the packaging!

More Soccer

Well, it didn't go quite as planned. Again Cassi had a very hard time. I don't get it. She isn't like this at all!!! She did, at the end, when one of the team members left, and another got hurt, they HAD to have another player, so she actually stepped in bounds. Her coach took her and and she actually kicked the ball, played a little bit....then, out she came with tears in her eyes! I am thinking of maybe having some of her team-mates over to play, so she feels more comfortable with them. Any suggestions???
Madi and Cassi's games were at the same time today. So I missed the first half of Madi's game, but she was rocking it when I saw her. Her kicks are getting so powerful. She is getting so good and loving Dad as her coach!

Merry Christmas!

I have been trying to get Brent to get a new BBQ for years!!! Every birthday I say...go get one. Every Chrsistmas I say...go get one. Fathers Day...go get one! But for this man to spend money...especially on himself...that doesn't happen! The BBQ he has been using since we were married wasn't very good to start with. It wasn't bad, and did the job, but it is nothing compared to this monster! I am glad he finally did it. (Plus, it takes care of my Christmas present this year for him...besides giving him a baby Boy!!!) He made some yummy steaks for us tonight and I can't wait to see what else he will do for us! You deserve it baby!

This is our old BBQ in front of our new one...new problem...now we need a bigger patio!!!

Never Forget

I remember laying in bed with my brand new born baby, Madi, thinking that the world was going to end. I remember hearing of the brave firemen who were running in as everyone else was running out. I remember watching in disbelief when the towers fell. This day is a day that I am sure no one will forget.

New shoes for Elsie

Elsie got some more 'Helpers' today. She had her feet molded last week, and her braces got finished today. What are these for??? Well, hopefully they will make things easier for Elsie to walk. Elsie has flat feet, which wouldn't usually be a problem if she didn't have her muscle tone issues. Her feet were beginning to 'fan' out. It is hard to explain, but it was doing not good things for her feet, and eventually her knees and hips would be out of whack. These will also help her from 'toe walking'. The Achilles tendon gets really tight, forcing many kids with Cerebral Palsy to walk on their toes. She doesn't do it a lot, but has been doing it more and more, so this should help reduce that also.

I was worried about getting these because I thought it would mess up the progress she has made...but so far, so good. She loves them! She loves the sound they make when they hit the ground. I think she can tell that they are helping in her balance too. Anyway, we are supposed to put them on for a few hours more and more each day until she is wearing them all day. We just have to make sure they aren't rubbing her in any weird ways. We will have to get her some bigger, lots bigger sized shoes to fit over these, but it isn't necessary for her to wear shoes on them all the time.

Anyway, doesn't she look cute in them!

81 days left...

Madi took a picture of my belly with her camera. I keep thinking how FAR AWAY it is until I have this little guy...but really I have so much to do before he gets here! First and foremost...finding a NAME for the poor guy!!!

I have to make his bedding cause I have this idea in my head that I just can't find anywhere, so I am gonna do it myself. And yes, there is still a blanket, unfinished, that I gave to Madi for Christmas 3 years ago!!! But in my defense, it doesn't match her stuff anymore, so I figure I have until Elsie shares a room with Cassi, cause it is the one that matches Cassi's bedding! (But if anyone wants to come to my house for a quilting party, I am sure we can get it done really fast!!!)

Anyway! I have Halloween costumes to worry about...I want to get my Christmas shopping done so I don't have to do it with a newborn. Finish painting the walls in my living room so I can finally put all my pictures back up! Anyway, so I have plenty to do...but I just want to have him here!

Cassi's first soccer game!!!

Cassi game was later on today. The first half of the game went great...then things went a little downhill. We aren't too sure what happened. She was doing so awesome...getting on the ball, having fun, she scored a goal, then completely broke down. I don't know if it had to do with so many people around, a little over-whelming, or that she was playing with some very aggressive little boys. Once she got pushed down and run over, that was the end...there was no getting her back. Brent did a very good job trying to reason with her, but we had gone past the point of no return. But she did do awesome for the time she played. I think maybe she will be a little better prepared next time, now that she knows what to expect in the game. Good job, Cassi.

Madi's first soccer game

Madi had her first game this morning. Well, I should say Madi and Dad had their first game! Brent is Madi's coach this year...and boy is he having a blast!!! Too bad he has a job...or he would have these kids practicing every day!!!

They did a good job. A few girls on the team have never played soccer before...but they did very well. This year is different from how Madi played last year...now they have goalies, a referee, and a lot more technical rules. So the girls are still learning all that stuff...can't wait for more practices and more games!!!

Great job THUNDER GIRLS!!!

Cassi's game is later on today...so I will do a post about that after she plays!

Help!!!

We need some help with our little boys name...a few ideas I had...

Wrecker

Havoc

Spider {vein} man

What do you think????

Pictures of Cassi

Cassi's birthday is in November, and I always do birthday pictures for her...but never end up ordering any. With Madi and Elsie's birthday's so close to each other, I always get theirs ordered and out to Grandmas...I think the most updated pictures the Grandmas have of Cassi is her 2 year old picture! So I decided to take her out and do some pictures today so I can order hers with the other girls! Anyway, she was very good and had a lot of fun! This first one is my favorite, but there are a ton that I love! Anyway, enjoy.

(This is another one in the running for the fav.)

She had fun jumping off the trunk...goofy kid!
And of course she wanted 'Earthshake' pictures like Madi had...

Beautiful, beautiful brown eyes!