Where did September go???

Gosh - it is gone already. I feel like it was just the beginning of school and now it is almost October. September is always busy but this year seemed even busier. Soccer, tennis, yearbook - I did volunteer to take it over and we have our first deadline Oct. 1 and Quiet Heroes.

Quiet Heroes is put on by Cure Childhood Cancer and hosted by Chris Glavine. It is a luncheon which honors mothers of children with cancer. This was my 2nd year volunteering and I tell you it is the best busy ever!! I was helping with Catie's Elves (www.hostanelf.com) in memory of little Catie Wilkins. I loved it. I also got silent auction stuff and helped get the poundcakes ready for the luncheon! I realized as I raced from place to place and found places for my kids I was so lucky that this was my busy! I don't have to get to chemo, therapy, dr. visits. Unfortunately for many moms this is thier busy so Sept. 20 was a day for them to sit back and enjoy. The speaker was Julia Reichert, the director of the indie film A Lion In The House. She was amazing! If you have never seen it - look for it. It is such a real representation of what families go through - very real - be prepared.

Katie and Daddy went to a Father/Daughter dance that Saturday night - so cute - they went to dinner at J. Alexander's first and then danced the night away - if 8:15pm is the end of the night.



Katie and Connor started soccer. Katie even played goalie. She likes to be a bit social - no idea where she gets that from- but is getting into the game more now. Connor wants to be just like Dad! He is a good little player!


Our cousins from Australia came to visit as well. I told you it was a busy month. We went to the Aquarium with them for the day. Mariel and Katie are just months apart and the best of friends. Can't wait to Bug and Littles are a bit older and we can go Down Under!



Off to get ready for daddy's birthday tomorrow! I will update soon.

Marti

It's a Whole New Year

Well, school has begun. Connor loved his first day. My favorite quote was "We are talking about letters for 26 weeks!" He is a hoot. He also started soccer Tuesday as well - big day.

Here are some pics from school and soccer. Owen is the assistant coach with our good friend Mark. More on Katie's activities later!

I hosted a Mom breakfast this am. Very fun. It is so nice to just sit and chat with other moms instead of racing to the next activity.

Off to enjoy my last moments before little man comes home.

Marti

September is here!!

Well, we made it through the holiday weekend and now school starts for Little Man. He begins the 4 year old class at his preschool. 4 year old class???? Katie was just there - it does not seem possible that we are back to cutting out pictures for each letter . He is a good worker and helps cut out the pictures. We finished his ME poster today - didn't I just work on Katie's?? My last year of preschool. It is exciting but bittersweet as well. I know he is ready for school and excited that all his buddies are with him. He also has his first soccer practice tomorrow.

Katie is so busy as well. She is reading anything and every thing. She picked up The Boleyn Inheritance the other day and began reading a page - oops - best watch what we leave around. She starts tennis tomorrow.

We spent the weekend at the lake. It was so nice to just hang out. Sitting on the boat and enjoying the great weather.


Katie and Daddy in a game of 20 questions.

Matthew and Will - could they be any cooler??
Ellie, Katie and Connor just hanging on the boat.


Will update on Connor's first day! Have a great Tuesday!

Marti