Hyrum's First Soccer Game

Hyrum's team won 10-2!!!! He had a lot of fun and it was great. I usually detest slide shows, but the fact is that I took so many pictures, this time I had absolutely no choice. So here's the slideshow from his game. Note: For the first quarter, Hyrum played for the other team because they were short a player, hence the yellow jersey thing.

Also, it was pretty freaking cold this morning so we all froze, but it was totally worth it. His game was at 8 a.m. Emma, Porter, and Dan all were greatly behaved and Emma really rooted for her brother. They were all great.

Soccer Schedules

This post is mainly for family although friends are also welcome to come. I will get pictures of their first practices and also of their first games tomorrow later. But for now, here is Emma and Hyrum's schedules of soccer games. I encourage everyone to try for at least one. I know it's a drive for most of you but if you can make it, I know it would mean the world to them.

Hyrum's Schedule:
9/6 8:00 a.m.
9/13 10:00 a.m.
9/20 9:00 a.m.
9/27 8:00 a.m.
10/4 9:00 a.m.
10/11 10:00 a.m.
10/18 8:00 a.m.

Emma's Schedule:
9/6 11:30 a.m.
9/13 10:45 a.m.
9/20 12:15 p.m.
9/27 11:30 a.m.
10/4 10:45 a.m.
10/11 11:30 a.m.
10/18 12:15 p.m.

If you want to come, let me know and I will tell you exactly where the games are, or you can meet me at my house 1/2 hour early. I have to be at the games 15 minutes early so I have to leave the house about 15 minutes before then. Pictures pending. . .

Journal 7

Outside My Window: Sunshine. A nice cool breeze.

I Am Thinking: It sure is nice to have all the windows open instead of the air running.

I Am Thankful For: Good friends.

From the Kitchen: Kids had hot dogs, corn dogs, crackers and grapes. I have no idea what to eat.

I Am Creating: A scripture bag for my sister-in-law.

I Am Going: No where tonight. Almost time to get the kids to start winding down for the night.

I Am Wearing: White shirt and tan corduroy pants.

I Am Reading: Artemis Fowl.

I Am Hoping: To feel less stressed. Hoping to hear from my kids' soccer coaches before my brain blows.

I Am Hearing: On Demand commercials and the kids being too loud for their own good.

Around the House: Laundry, Dishes, cleaning the kitchen.

One of My Favorite Things: My new computer.

A Few Plans for the Rest of the Week: School, workout, preschool with Emma, playgroup on Friday.

Here is a Picture Thought I am Sharing with You:

This is a digital composite of a thunderstorm. One of the few things that I actually miss about the Midwest are the thunderstorms. There is nothing like watching those clouds roll in, the thunder that shakes your house, and lightening so bright it's like noonday in the middle of the night. And that smell, of rain on the hot streets and in the grass.

Journal 6

Outside My Window: Sun is finally shining, at least for now.

I Am Thinking: How much I miss Joe.

I Am Thankful: That Joe will be home to visit in a couple of weeks.

From the Kitchen: Leftovers.

I Am Creating: Another baby blanket.

I Am Going: Nowhere today. Weather to unpredictable.

I Am Wearing: White shirt and capri jeans.

I Am Reading: Artemis Fowl-The Time Paradox.

I Am Hoping: For more rain. I know some people lost power but that storm was awesome and it would be nice to have just a bit more.

I Am Hearing: Kids upstairs playing and the Fresno St v Rutgers football game (real winner, no score and it's a second until halftime).

Around the House: Laundry, dishes.

One of My Favorite Things: Quiet.

Here is a Picture Thought I am Sharing with You:
Well for me, I've been taking this kind of picture since Hyrum was born. This is Joe and Danny. I don't know, for me, this picture is one of the most calming sites. Nurturing is such a "woman" thing, at least stereotypically, so when I see a father in those tender moments with his child, it just makes my heart sore. A real man is one who can take the time to snuggle with his babies. Joe is such an amazing father and our children and myself are so blessed to have him in our lives.