Zach at Gymnastics Class and Katie's Stats in Soccer

This is what our son is doing at his gymnastics class. I know I have been posting a bit on Katie and her rockin soccer season but thought the boy should have a little air time as well. This was a special class that they showed off to the parents and then was awarded a medal at the end. Zach was excited to get one because he has been eyeing Katie's medals and trophies wondering when he would start earning them. Hmmmmm. If it was for reading, then he would have a few. But if it was for coordination and stamina, then it may be awhile for Zach. He is still getting the hang of things....except for throwing a baseball or football. That he has down since he was 18 mos and I have the crooked nose to prove it. Or was that from my brothers throwing stuff at me as a kid? Okay...some little guy in my life is to blame for my nose. :):):)

Katie's 2nd Soccer game was a good one as well. Coach put her on as the "Sweeper" and she enjoyed kicking the crap out of the ball and driving it away. Our team won 4-1 and the girls all had a great time at this late game. Next weekend we have a game on Sat morning and another one late Sunday afternoon. This gives mom a chance to wash the extra socks and shorts for our next performance.

Pink Panthers Win 11- 9

Soccer Season is ON!!!!!!

Katie starts out as the goalie for the team vs the Purple Pandas. Old Coach P was the opposite coach which sparred some concerns from our side. Luckily, we have some key players that take this game to the limit. Cameron being one of them. I think they had to pull her out and have her go to the sweeper position because she kept scoring the goals. Her total was 7. Emma scored 2 goals and Katie scored the last goal at the game with 10 secs to go giving her a total of 2 goals for the season opener. Katie did a great job at goalie stopping alot of action and trying out her new goalie gloves for the season.....fancy!

Next game: Tomorrow at 3:30.

More later.

Scooping Eggs, ex-Friends, and Bikes

Hey---Easter happened, Jake the fish and Leap the frog died, and I wiped my bike out trying to repair a trailer incident. That is the latest from Kim here....

Easter---- Wednesday was the MOPS Easter Brunch that I was able to set up for the gals. Everyone brought some yummy food and my personal favorite was the fruit Jen brought that I could of sworn tasted like she had lemon juice squeezed on it. Maybe I have been diving into the migraine meds a little too liberally but it was a big hit with everyone. Zach pounded a bowl of the yummy berries after the clean-up crew ( me and two other girls) made the rounds. Fun day and I was able to take some of the tulips home with me when one of my prize recipients did not claim her prize. The pie lady also provided me another free pie for a door prize. I was very lucky this year to have so many cool things to give away to my buddies. Only one more meeting in May and I can stick a fork in this year.

Jen and Dave hosted the Nurks this year and provided an incredible Prime Rib he made in his new giant green egg on the porch. The kids found the eggs in the backyard and the grandparents provided some fun toys to play with. If you ask Zach the best part of Easter, he will tell you about the gummies that light up and then you eat them. Kate enjoyed playing fetch with Hannah and finding a jawbone next to the creek in their backyard. Don't worry...it was not human.

Dead Fish and Frog Floating ---- I got a little cocky and posted a pic of my..ahem..the kid's prize beta fish here a couple of weeks ago. Well, I had read that these fish only live about 2 yrs in captivity. Mine made it almost 3 yrs...good ol' Jake. Rest In Peace in the sewer canal that I flushed you in. I am sorry you were probably dead for at least a day or two before I scooped you out. Spike was kinda freakin because he was sharing the water and did not like the stuff floating around the fish condo. Then there was our new friend, Leap. Katie noticed last week that the other frog seemed to hog all the food and not leave any for this little guy. I guess I should of crammed more food in there but I did not want to gorge the poor snail. Lots of stuff to worry about when you are trying to keep the perfect ecosystem. Now we are down to one fat frog. Since they prefer to live with company, I am guessing this guy has about two weeks tops before he bites the giant worm in the sky.

Bike goes boom---- Well I guess I need to do a better job at checking my bike but when I came up the hill from the rail trail on our Easter bike ride, the trailer snapped off and so I pulled over to the side to check out the situation. That is when my bike took a tumble on the sidewalk and I bent the little round part that holds the chain next to the wheel. Man I am cool. I have owned this bike for less than 6 months and will already have it in twice for repairs. Jeff is probably very happy we are refinancing the house. This is how we will pay for all my bike boo-boos.

Okay. Now I am on to an exciting week of volunteering at Katie's school, jazzercise, soccer practice, avoiding headaches and spending money. I live a charmed life and just glad I can pop a pill to keep the fun rollin. Look out 40!!! Here I come!

Spring has sprung in Ohio

Our Ohio Trip was filled of fun and frolic. We had two trips to Target, checked out the Kohl's, played at two playgrounds, El Campasino, Aunt Judy and Uncle Bill's house, Chapel Hill Mall, making friends with the manager at Applebees, meeting black eyes in the parking lot, and lots of naps which was what a break is all about. I even think we had better weather than our buddies in Florida this year. Not bad guys. Thanks for taking care of us there and we will see you all in June or July.
Dog licks!