Sports- We ARE a Sports Family...I guess

Okay, I knew what I was getting into... I really did, but I guess I never anticipated how crazy it would make our life. Currently, in the last month we have been involved in the following sports: softball, football, golf, tennis, and soccer. Ryan plays softball on Fridays, Football on Saturdays and Golf usually on Sundays or another afternoon. Tatum was taking Tennis lessons daily and will start her weekly lessons on Thursday and has soccer practice on Tuesdays and games on Saturdays. Did you get all of that?? I mean...seriously...when does swimming start? Ugh...

Happy Birthday Teagan!

So March 15th was my baby's 3rd birthday. I am totally in denial that she is getting so old! We celebrated with friends and family at our house in a Strawberry theme (not Strawberry shortcake). It was a lot of fun and Teagan really enjoyed herself. Thanks to all who came and shared the day with us!

K :)

Would it hurt to say "Thank you"?

So Ryan and I have been having this conversation about the lack of courtesy out there. We frequent a McDonald's near our home (we have two kids...of course we go to "Donald's"). I do not think that once has an employee in that place ever said "thank you" or "you're welcome" to us after making a purchase or being there. It is not just McDonald's. Is it not common courtesy to say "you're welcome" when some one says thank you or even say "thank you " when some hands you something? As a teacher, I work endlessly to try to teach my students social skills and how to handle sitations positively, then they go out into the world and hear this. It is just so disappointing. I can't wait to see how many "thank you's" I get this Halloween!

K :)

Please continue praying for our friends. They are struggling.

Loss of someone

Yesterday, we received some horrible news that the high school daughter of a family friend committed suicide. We are now dealing with this and it has been hard. She showed some signs of depression/ anxiety and everyone had been trying to work to help her. It was a total shock and now a day later, I still can not believe that it has happened. We are viligantly praying for her family, I can imagine how they can get through this. I am hoping they will gain strength from their faith as I will. So today, hug your kids a little tighter, and NEVER take their actions for granted.

K

Living In Arizona

Why I love living in Arizona...Although it is SO hot in the morning for Tatum's soccer game (she scored 5 goals!!!) and Ry's flag football game (they lost)...we can enjoy the cool temperatures of the pool (In Mid-September). Then get home and after a bath they crash on the floor before they even get dressed!! But when morning comes and they wake up on their own...they are so stinking cute. Who cares that fall is still a month away! Luv...K

Presents from Auntie Lowi

So Great Auntie Lowi makes these wonderful pillows for everyone. A few weeks ago, she sent these to the girls. They sleep with them EVERY night. It helps them get better when they miss their aunties. Thanks Auntie Lowi for the wonderful gifts. We miss you!

Labor Day Stay-cation

So this weekend, we left on Sunday to do a one night Stay-cation in Tucson at the Westin-La Paloma. Two couples joined us (the boys had a golf outing planned for Monday). The girls had a blast in the pool. The picture is them after their baths all wrapped up in the towels!

Teagan ended up getting sick last night making my visit to a great restaurant short. If you are ever in Tucson, try Zona 78. It was great even back at the hotel an hour later.

Monday we visited Reid Park Zoo. Tucson's zoo was small, but nice. The animals were right there, so the girls really enjoyed it. Teagan is still afraid of the tortoises, unfortunately, but we had a good time. It was hot and I have now decided, I am ready for fall!!

Luv, K