Soccer Super Star!

Josie is in her third week of soccer. She is having a blast. She loves talking to her coaches more than anything. Tonight she realized her pants had super cool pockets and wanted each of the coaches to see her pockets too!

When she pays attention she does pretty well. But sometimes it's more fun to just watch :)

So how do I know Josie is a soccer super star?! Well when they were doing warm up laps tonight a boy tripped and fell. Each kid ran pass him, but one. Josie stopped and asked him if he was O.K. Needless to say Billy and I were impressed. When we talked about it later she said it's what Lightning McQueen would do.

SP-IR-IT!

We got spirit these days, thanks to Josie's BFF Jessica.

Last week Josie got to go to cheer camp. She had a blast. She loved watching the big kids do stunts so much that she insisted Dad start rehearsing with her as soon as she got home. She sang the cheers all week, but couldn't remember all the actions. I haven't cheered since the Reagan administration (literally). So it's a good thing Josie's BFF was one of the cheerleaders. Jessica came over this week for a little one on one rehearsal.

The big football game was Friday. I dropped Josie off for group rehearsal at 5pm. She looked so tiny walking down the big gym steps by herself. I was totally willing to walk her down, but without hesitation she headed towards the group. I love Josie's self confidence at such a young age. She continues to make me such a proud mama.

After Josie's big performance we stayed to watch the game. All the kids had a ball and yelled "Go Bulldogs!" till their voices were horse.

September Happenings

First day of soccer practice.
Princess Marlee and Prince Josie
Wagon ride with Miss Quinn, brothers, and Josie.
Picking apples from the tree!
Corn pool at Apple Orchard
Large slide at Apple Orchard
First day of Pre-k and two year preschool for boys.
Pre-K orientation, testing out the bug goggles.
First day of Pre-K orientation!

We are having a fun filled month. For starters Josie started Pre-K at Seeds of Faith. She jumped right into the routine with both feet. Josie was ready for school to start.

We also kicked off the new year of music class. This year Josie is one of the bigger kids in her class. She has taken on the role of Ms. Deb's helper. She feels so special as her sidekick. There are people that you know will help shape your kids into the person they will become later in life. Ms. Deb plays that important role in Josie's life. Josie is often in awe when Ms. Deb is around her. I just love to watch her face when she takes it all in.

We had our first visit to the apple orchard. We bought a season pass so we plan to be there a few more times this fall. It's a really cool place. Beyond apples there are animals, tractor races, hayrack rides, jumbo slides, and so much more.

We've been lucky to have some play time with our friends. Miss Quinn hung out with us a few times this week. We also got to have a special 24 hour visit from Josie's best friend Marlee! Josie and Marlee are so funny together. Marlee wants to be a princess and Josie wants to be her prince. How lucky are they to have each other?! About as lucky as I am to have Riann as my friend... (note we don't play princess and prince, anymore).

Josie had her first soccer practice yesterday. She loved it so much she can't wait for next week to get here! She had fun dribbling the ball, warming up, and just running around with all the kids. The coaches are 3 young high school boys...which also made Josie's day.