Fall Festivities

Michael took Evan and Aaron to the Arboretum again.

It was a little colder this time.  They had a good time.

We had our Ward party.  The world is safer with these super heroes. ha ha

They had fun playing games and eating.

We are enjoying the cooler weather.

Aaron could spend all day at the playground.  He is the energizer bunny.

The kids got to dress up on Friday.  Dallin is a pokemon trainer.

Leah is wonder woman.

Joshua is Will from Ranger's Apprentice.  I love that he picked something from a book.  

Michael and I went as Sheldon and Amy.

Evan was spiderman

Aaron wasn't a fan of costumes, but he is superman.

The boys went to the Fort Worth Alliance Air Show.  They love it!

They came home with model air planes.  

They talk about the show for days afterwards.

They loved playing in the cockpit of the airplane.

This year we actually got the VIP tickets which got them seats.

It so fun to see them excited about airplanes.

We finished up the soccer season on Saturday too.  It was fun to see them grow and learn.  Leah has really taken off.  Evan really enjoyed being part of a team.  He wore his medal around yesterday.  Joshua and Dallin season ended last weekend.

Awards and Half Marathon

Joshua got the Radical Reader award for the first six weeks, which means he had the highest great in reading class.  He also got the silver honor roll.

Dallin got the silver honor roll, and just joined the robotics team.

Joshua had his music program.  It was fun to see them play drums, kazoos, and dance.

This is the 5th grade doing thriller.

Last week was my first half marathon after Aaron.  It was so hotter than I wanted, but I finished.

The first 9 miles were great and than it was awful after that.  I ended up getting a nasty stomach virus that lasted several days.  It has hit Aaron, and now Michael is not getting through it.  It really knocks you out for a couple of days.  I hope it ends at Michael.  

Evan loves Sina.  He goes outside to hang out with this cat.  Apparently all of our neighbors feed the cat too.  

Aaron is pretty impressive with dribbling the soccer ball.  He loves to play with soccer balls.  It is hard to keep him off of the field during games and practices.  

We had our primary program today.  The kids did great!  Evan sang really loud.  Joshua only has one more and he is done.  Serving in Primary is pretty great!

Pumpkin Patch

We headed to the arboretum a couple of weeks ago. 

The kids seem to enjoy themselves.

The theme this year was Wizard of Oz.  It was cute.  We followed the yellow brick road.

Aaron wasn't thrilled about pics.

Evan tried to smile.  ha ha

Cute boys at the arboretum.  

 I was there too.

Poor Aaron got sick last night, but yesterday he was happy and running around the trampoline.  

More Soccer

Leah played goalie this weekend.  I was nervous for her, but she did a great job.

The big boys played at 2:00 PM.  It was 95 out.  They played tough but didn't win in the end.  

We sat outside the fence because it was where the shade was.  I am hoping it cools down soon.  I am so ready for Fall.  Evan had a good game too.  Evan's team finally started scoring goals.  I was jealous to see my friend up North who had snow pics.  

We had a little cake and dinner for my nephew Thiago.  He hates being center of attention, so he kept covering his face when we sang to him.  He is too cute!  ha ha 

Michael went to a wedding this weekend.  Congrats to Matt!  I am so glad Michael was able to be there.

Sina, Scouts and Soccer

There is a cat that has been hanging in our yard.  Evan named it Sina.  He wants to keep it.  lol  The cat has to belong to someone because it is way too tolerant of Aaron.  I have to protect the cat from my curious baby.  ha ha

Dallin at scouts learning about planting.  

If Evan does a good job with his school work all week he get to do something fun on Friday.  

We took him to kids kingdom.  He had a blast.  The last two weeks he wanted to the library as his treat.  We just added the park the last two weeks as well.  He told me he wants to be a librarian now.  He is so fun.  I will be so sad when he goes to school next year.  I think Aaron will be to.

Leah's team got their cute new socks.  She is really doing well playing positions this year.  

My niece Sariah was blessed. She is a cutie!  

Soccer Season has begun!

4 kids in soccer is no joke!  It is insane!  I even made Dallin play up so I could have two kids on one team, and we still ended up being at the soccer fields for 6 hours.

Evan had his first game.  He really enjoyed himself.

Joshua plays goalie and is an impressive goalie!  I have to admit whenever some other kid to a body shot I felt grateful to them so Joshua didn't have to take the hit.  ha ha

Dallin loves to play midfield.  

Leah did well too.  Michael took pics of that game.  She is learning postitions and played defender and forward.