The Crafts

We've had some strange weather this fall with below average temperatures and ridiculous amounts of rain. But this week has leveled out and we've all begun to remember why fall is pretty great. The girls have logged some time playing in the leaves, we've gone to the park more this week than we have in the last month, Maddie and I have been walking back and forth to pick up girls from school...etc.  You can't tell from this photo but the wind was CRAZY this day. So crazy it got these girls outside for a long time yelling into the wind, raking leaves, jumping in leaves, and having some fun together. The tree behind them is now practically naked thanks to all that wind but we're having fun playing in it's leaves. During the day when the big girls are in school, I've started "taking my puppy for walks." And when you read puppy, think Maddie. The girl has high energy and I've attempted to take her outside for regular walks and play time even...

Yet another soccer season has wrapped up. We had many chilly Saturday mornings but it kept things interesting. I mean, who would want to be comfortable anyway. :) Just kidding. CJ finished her third fall of soccer and seems to like it most days. She mostly played in a defender, occasionally forward, position. She is on a huge team 17 of 3rd and 4th grade girls. That's a lot of subbing! Kate finished her fall season this weekend in bone chilling fashion. The winds were so strong that the ball rolled on it's own. The wind gave us some laughs when the ref would try to put the ball down at the half field mark. Kate was goalie 95% of all games. That role serves her well. She's never afraid of a little danger or a foot heading for her face. It makes me nervous though! I was fortunate enough to coach Kate's team with my friend, Lisa. Thankfully she is head coach and I just assist her. She is a smart soccer coach! CJ runs so hard her face wiggles and her hair flies behind ...

Six years ago October 7th, I thought I'd be pregnant forever. I was eight days overdue and at that point you in pregnancy eight days feels like eight years. I left church after fielding dozens of questions, hopped into the car with Kate for some grocery shopping, and a couple hours later I was holding my sweet Natalie. And just a week or so ago that little girl turned SIX! Six reasons Natalie rocks! 1. She is so incredibly witty and I love to hear her stories. 2. Natalie is incredibly sweet and thoughtful. She makes cards and pictures for people often. 3. She is creative! Natalie designs various homes, parks, play rooms for her stuffed animals. 4. Natalie loves animals with all of her heart...especially the stuffed variety. 5. Natalie knows what she likes and is confident in that decision. (read; she doesn't want to do what she doesn't like.) 6. Last but not least, she is super duper smart and a true joy to have in the house. We love you Natalie! Happy birthday! ...