Soccer

We are starting to get a little more serious with soccer. Heisman has practice two nights a week and games on Saturday. He really enjoys it and has improved so much! He says he likes playing defense but he loves to score a goal so who knows? Madden also loves going to practice and games because he can run around, kick the ball and he even has a few little friends to play with. He can't wait his turn to play for real!

Center Grove

We made our annual trip to Center Grove Orchard and it's just as much fun as it was the first time. They did add a train which the boys really enjoyed. By the time we were ready to leave at the end of the night they were out of donuts! Bummer! We still grabbed some caramel apples and an apple pie though. Yummy!

School!!!

Ah! Where did the summer go? It is time to get back to the real world. Work for mom and school for the boys. Heisman is starting kindergarten and will be at the same school as me. We are both pretty excited about it! Madden is moving into the 3's room at daycare and is looking forward to seeing some of his friends.

Heisman's teacher gave the kids a welcome letter. Inside it there was a special glitter that the kids were to put under their pillows the night before school started. It was going to help them sleep with all of their excitement and give them sweet dreams. It was pretty adorable!

Here is a little photo shoot.....

Race time!

We have signed the boys up for the YMCA fun run the last few years and they love it! It's really low key and everyone gets a ribbon. Plus, the boys think it's fun. Both boys have some speed (obviously from their mother). Poor Madden even fell down but got right up and finished with no tears and still in the middle of the pack. What a tough kid! Boys did great!

Happy birthday Heisman!

Heisman turned six years old this summer!!! That is crazy! We opened a few presents in the morning and a few after supper and invited the neighbor kids over for cake on his actual birthday. He is still into Skylanders and recently starting collecting Pokemon cards. We also had a school friend birthday party at the Little Gym in West Des Moines. The kids had a blast! Heisman will be starting kindergarten this year and has really grown up. He is a wonderful big brother and really watches out for Madden. He knows Madden's allergies and whenever we have a babysitter Heisman is very helpful and can answer most questions. He can also translate for us when we aren't sure what Madden is saying! He is amazing and we love him so much!

4th of July

It's become a neighborhood tradition to hang out on the 4th of July and kids (and grown ups) always have a fun time. We actually spent the 3rd at the I Cubs game and enjoyed the fireworks then went to the parade in Slater on the morning of the 4th. Boys got way too much candy! Then we went with some friends to the lake and enjoyed the weather. Finally, a BBQ, fire pit and sparklers with the neighbors. Good times!!!!

Cape Cod

We took a little family vacation out to Cape Cod in July. The four of us, Tony's parents and Kristi and her boyfriend Mark rented a house for 5 days. It was great to spend some quality family time together and Kristi and Mark love to cook so they took care of almost every meal! That was amazing! We did a little sight seeing around town and hit up the beach 3 of the days. The boys loved playing in the sand and they enjoyed the water. One day the water had a lot of seaweed (which they didn't like) and another day the beach was pretty rocky (which was hard to be in the water without shoes) but for the most part we all had a blast at the beach. We even saw a seal swim by! Everyone traveled well on the plane and Madden is still asking me if we can to the airport today!