Caden's First Soccer Game

Caden is playing soccer in a real league for the first time.  Two years ago, he did a skills weekly camp at the Y, and it didn't go so well.  He's now excited about soccer and ready to play on a team.  He's on a team with friends from school.

 Both teams lined up before the start of the first game.

Watching the first coin toss.  Caden is number 23 on the right. 

 

Kick off! 

Caden's first goal kick. 

End of game huddle. 

 

Caden and Annabelle after Caden's first practice.  Annabelle could not wait to give him a hug after practice.

 

Caden after his first practice.

 

I am so thankful that Caden is only in school part time this year.  It is so nice to still have days to go do fun things together.  Last week we went to the Perot Science Museum.  The kids climbing on the frogs out front.

The best part of the science museum is apparently the hand dryers.  LOL! 

 

First Baylor Game

Baylor's season opener was here in Dallas at SMU this year.  The kids were so excited to go to their first NCAA football game.  Our whole family was decked out in Baylor attire!  I even convinced (or possibly guilted) Brian into wearing Baylor green and gold.  Hey, it's only fair; I've worn Longhorn shirts many times.

Ready for some football!

 

 Annabelle was quite the cheerleader.  She did "sic 'em bears" every time!

 

The sun was pretty brutal.  Unfortunately, the kids were done about halftime, which was when the sun had set far enough to not be in our faces anymore.

 

I made Annabelle this bow to match her cheerleading outfit.

 

Caden discovered the baby video monitors.  He's very much into playing "spy".  When I was sitting at the table eating lunch last Sunday, I noticed someone was watching me...(notice the video camera on the second step down).

 

It's still been super hot.  We are missing our pool!  Good thing is everything summer related is on clearance, so we picked up a baby pool for super cheap at Target, and the kids are having fun splashing in it now.  Hopefully, all will go as planned, and we will have a real pool by next Spring! 





Annabelle's First Day of Pre-K 3's

Annabelle returned to HPUMC Day school, the preschool at our church.  She is so excited to have Ms Leana for her teacher this year.  Caden had her two years ago, and we just love her!

First day of school pictures on the porch.

 

 

First day of school picture with Ms. Leana.  

 

Annabelle also had her first ballet class of the year this week.  She's so excited to be taking class at the studio where I take.  Here she is ready for class.

Annabelle is taking class with a few friends this year.  Here's a pic while they're waiting for class to start.  Annabelle, Belle, a girl we don't know, and Evelyn. 



Caden's First Day of Kindergarten

I cannot believe Caden is already starting Kindergarten.  He's so excited!  He is attending part-time Kindergarten at The Covenant School.  The official first day of school was Thur, Aug. 20, but Caden only has class Mon/Wed/Fri, so his first day of class was Fri, Aug. 21.  We did get dressed to attend opening chapel Thursday morning, though.

A few pictures on our front steps before chapel Thur morning. 

 

Caden with his teacher, Mrs. McKenzie.

 

Daddy and Caden. 

 

Caden, Mommy, and Annabelle. 

 

Sitting at his desk, waiting for class to start. 

 

After dropping Caden off, Annabelle and I headed to the fire truck park to play.  She insisted I drive the truck with her. 

 

Frozen yogurt!  A special treat to celebrate Caden's first day of school! 



August Zoo and Aquarium Visits

The kids have been begging to go to the zoo, so when there was a break in the heat a few weeks ago, we decided to head to the zoo.

 

 

Caden measuring himself against the penguins.

 

Hanging with the gorillas. 

 

Getting up close to the Mandrill. 

 

Cheetah encounter. 

 

 

Kids were super excited about a selfie before the bird show. 

 

Caden climbing on the spider web. 

 

A selfie in the children's area. 

 

Ready for a Carousel ride. 

 

After the zoo, we made a stop at a friends' lemonade stand.  Gus and AK Logan with Caden and Annabelle. 

 

Nana and Papa spent the weekend with us, while Brian was in Kansas City with a few college buddies.  A pic before church. 

 

Nana went with us the next day to the Aquarium in Grapevine.  Annabelle trying on her scuba mask, while checking out the fish. 

Checking out the sting rays from above. 

 

We also visited the Children's Aquarium at Fair Park with friends.  Checking out the hermit crab. 

 

Learning about the Slipper Lobster. 

 

Annabelle, Caden, Luna, and Belle in front of the albino alligator. 

 

Petting the sting rays.  Caden and Annabelle both touched them for the first time. 

 

 

Belle feeding the sting rays. 

 

Annabelle holding her fish, ready to toss it to the sting rays. 

 

The kids and I in front of the Marlin.