Busy Weekend

This weekend was so busy! Travis came to visit the kids before he leaves next week to Iraq. The timing couldn't have been better. Friday morning, the school had their annual fund raiser called Donuts with Dad. An hour before school starts, the kids get to have donuts and juice with their dads and visit with their friends. We bought tickets earlier in the week. The kids were excited to leave when Travis picked them up for school.

I gave him a sheet of paper with the kids' schedule for the weekend. Jessica had her first soccer tournament on Saturday and was playing in two games. I laughed when he asked if she had to be at both games. "Yep!" Welcome to soccer season! At least Lauren's games haven't started yet.

Austin had his first real football game later that afternoon. We were all a little disappointed that he didn't get very much playing time. He really wanted his dad to be able to see him play. It was still fun to watch though. Austin looks so grown up in his uniform and I finally got to see who Kyles' mom is.

Explanation

Lauren had been dying for her friend, Kyle, to come over and play. I told her I didn't know Kyle's mom, so I wasn't sure she would let him come over. She insisted I knew his mom, but she couldn't remember their last name. This went on for a couple of weeks. She did bring home his phone number one day, but we were too busy to have friends over. Anyway, while we were sitting in the bleachers, Lauren bounced over to us. "Mom! Mom! You can finally see who Kyle's mom is! You have to come over here quick!" I laughed and took her hand while she dragged me over to "see" who she was. Lauren was right. I did know her. Her daughter played on Jessica's soccer team last year. Jason and I chatted with them for a few minutes before we left. Lauren is thrilled that Kyle can come over and play very soon! Oh, my little Lauren...

Saturday morning, Jessica had her first soccer tournament. Jessica

She woke up with a sore throat and wasn't feeling very well. It didn't seem to slow her down very much. After she got over grumbling about the position she was playing, she had a great time!

Jessica and Travis

Jason and I took advantage of having a free Saturday! We went to lunch and then to the driving range to hit some golf balls. We went to an RV show- we are always half hearted, looking for an upgrade. Then, we browsed for a new car, but didn't find anything we were ready to jump into a payment for, so we headed down to the outlets to do a little clothes shopping.

Check out this cute sweater we picked up for Ashlyn!

It was such a nice weekend!

I'm a Football Mom!

Austin and Tara (Me!)

I'm so excited Austin is playing football this year! He had his first scrimmage on Friday. Jason got off work and met me and Ashlyn at the football field. My mom and Jen were there too. It was so fun to watch him play! DaNae (Grandma), Brynne, and Jen

Austin and his cousin Wes

Austin and Jason

Austin after his scrimmage

He had some great tackles, but my favorite play was when Austin stripped the ball from the other team and started to run! Austin was so excited, he didn't hear the whistle blow, calling the play. Here is a quick clip of the play:

The next morning, he had his first game. They called it a Football Carnival. Each team played 2 games at he huge High school Stadium. He had to be at the school at 7:20am. Austin is not a morning person! Jason went in to wake him up at 6:20am and he was already awake laying in his bed. When he went back in to check on Austin a little bit later, he was just getting the last of his uniform on. This was the first time he got to wear all of it. Before going down to get breakfast, he said, "Hang on. I just want to look in the mirror." He turned and looked at himself all decked out in his football gear. "That looks awesome!"

We didn't get to talk to him until after his game. The stadium is huge! I was so glad we brought binoculars. Jason and I were nervous for him before each game. He must have felt so grown up playing on the High School field with the big stadium and the announcers booming over the speaker!