Fall

Fall is coming. We've had some crisp nights (didn't realize it was going to get down into the 30s the night I decided to leave the windows open!) and some chilly days. I'm looking forward to this upcoming season. It's my favorite. I haven't been taking many pictures recently, except at the kids soccer games. I can put a few from my phone on here...that's usually what I have available when I try to take pictures, but the quality is lacking.

These sweet girls all have big brothers playing on the same team.

Tyler got to try out his 'hands' at goalie

Good Save!!!

She really enjoys playing, I'm not sure you can see her little rolled tongue in this picture, but she has it out every time she goes after the ball. I think it helps her concentrate. :)

 

 

***Pictures from my phone***

 

 

Our 'announcement' picture :)

Bria has been fighting reading for me during school, so I was absolutely THRILLED and read an ENTIRE book to Derek. Some tears may have been shed. Can I blame the pregnancy hormones? ;)

We've been cheering for the Royals SO hard. The rally cap went on in the 1st inning. ;)

Homeschool science experiment...discovering that yeast gives off CO2 and can blow up a balloon when properly fed (by sugar)

This little girl made me proud. All her teammates were being silly and not warming up before their game this past Saturday, but she was out there, trying to do some footwork and taking shots on the goal. :)

 

 

I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

My apologies. I forget that there are still a few people who check my blog and I have been very lazy in the updating. So, since the last time I posted was mid-June, I'm getting you all caught up from July, August and September.
 

Cameron taking 'notes' at our zoo trip. Such a studious child. :)

 

Cousin Joyce came out for a visit - we always have such a fun time with her. :)

Bria-Bria and Mommy on the 4th of July

Hmm...he looks way too eager to squirt me ;)

 

We celebrated Grampa and Grammy Tweed's 60th Anniversary in mid-July with all of Matt's aunts and uncles and a few cousins.

Scout and Bria at the Anniversary Celebration

Sawyer & Tyler

Happy 5th Birthday to Scout!

Sawyer looking marvelous in his sister's new jewels :)

Soccer in the rain with your cousin - doesn't get much better than that!

The brightest, boldest rainbow I've ever seen!

And it was a double one no less!

Smiley little nephew

One of Cameron's favorite activities while visiting Papa Mac & Grammy: picking blueberries!

Helping Grammy water her flowers

Squishy new nephew :)

That's a BIG bullfrog!

I love this - sweet K decided he wanted to eat C's toes :)

My beautiful sister - she's such an amazing mom!

Nephew C

Demolition Derby Night!!!

Such a charmer - T brought a flower to every female in the house :)

Fair day with just the girls - free face/arm paintings!

We celebrated Bria's birthday - Grammy asked to make her cake and I was happy to comply! :)

Niece E

Niece L

Deck hockey on the tennis court

Everyone got in on the fun!

This picture is a keeper - my brother never smiles for pictures :) Just had to catch him at the right moment.

My Aunt Joan with Sweet K

The whole crew!

 

The McCreadys

Our crew

My beautiful nieces, K, E & L

The Mathews

All 12 grandchildren (ages range from 9-5 months)

My amazing parents

My sisters! :)

Aren't we cute!? ;)

Cookout at the lean-to

Nephew T

Niece L

Nephew K, Niece K

Nephew C

Shana with sleepy K

I got to spend a delightful afternoon with my 1st grade teacher - she is an amazing woman!!
 

Niece K

Birthday Buddies!!! Cameron with K

Bria's 1st soccer game

 

She had a blast and did so well, in spite of it being in the upper 90s at 1pm!!!!

We celebrated her first goal with ice cream! Had to find something to cool us all down!!!

My little girl turned 6!!!!

So excited to have "Uncle Don-Don" living back here!!!

 

1 tooth down, 1 to go  (though it's currently out now...I just have remembered to take a picture!)

Releasing our monarch butterfly that we brought back from NY!!!

This picture is supposed to be rotated, but I guess you can see the details of this beautiful creation.

 

Tyler's 1st soccer game

 

They played really well!!!

Bria scores again! (She actually scored twice in yesterday's game)