Sleeping Girls

I love taking pictures of the girls sleeping ... here are some of my recent best!

And one of Brayden! ❤️

Cousin Fun

Karle and Kahle are great big cousins.  They play with the girls.  They love them.  They listen to them.  They pay attention to them.  And it was a great week for them.

We went and watch Karle play volleyball - they didn't win, but Greta and Lola had a great time.  And Karle gave Greta a volleyball which she has been playing with a lot.

Then this weekend the kids came over and watched the girls while my mom and I went to the football game.  I had them bathed, fed and in PJs so K&K just had to get them to sleep, which they did with no problems.

Then Sunday - Greta and Lola had a birthday party at Chuck E Cheese - so K&K got to come along!  I think everyone had LOTS of fun and played lots of games and won lots of tickets - which they let the girls have and pick out some toys.  Very sweet.  Karle even used some of her money from grandma to buy drinks for us - great kids!

Final week of Swimming

We had a few very nice days this week and decided to make the most of the pool still being opened... so swimming we went.  It wasn't that warm - I'll admit I just sat on the edge.  But the girls had a great time.

And in the words of Greta and Lola... Last Swim!

https://youtu.be/FWoW7_AsSyI

My swimming predictions for 2019...
1) Lola swims with no jacket
2) Greta can dive
3) Lola can swim to the bottom without help from me
4) Greta can swim laps with different strokes (because she can already swim laps).

So until next year - peace out pool!

Lola and Aunt Mary

Lola has said from forever that Aunt Mary is her best friend.  They have the best and cutest relationship ever.  I don't know what it is, but Lola just adores here.

Here they are riding in the combine together and the reunion - it had been a day since they saw each other.

Soccer Update

Greta has been doing great at soccer... when she wants to, which I would say is about 85% of the time.  She has great call handling skills and is pretty smart too.  We've been working a lot on sharing the ball and passing more.  Oh and not stealing from our team mates.

Here's one of her goals (this game she had 9).  On average she's scored at least 1 every game.  A couple games she's had more.

https://youtu.be/7hK0KH9SD9Y

This Saturday was extra special because Miss Sophie surprised her at the game.  I didn't even tell her so it was so awesome - except that she went running off the field to hug her but I let that slide.

We have 2 more games left!  I think she definitely has a future in soccer.

Great night with mom

My mom and I went to the football game on Saturday night - Michigan vs. Wisconsin... a huge game.  And it did not disappoint.  Michigan won big. But the best part was all the energy and excitement in the stadium - it's been a long time since it's felt like that.

Both mom and I had a great time!

Homecoming Week

I didn't get pictures of every day but 2 of the best... 80s day and crazy hair day.  We also ended the week of the homecoming parade - in the rain.  But had a fun, got candy and got to watch with some friends.  Looking forward to many more homecoming festivities!