Supporting Our Aggies

Last night we took the kids to the CU/A&M women's volleyball game in Boulder. We have had so much fun at these volleyball games that we might have to get season tickets next year. The kids were especially excited about last night since the Aggies were in town, though they lost the match in 3 straight (we are getting used to the Ags losing when they come to Boulder).
The best part of the night was watching our children, dressed in their maroon and white, standing in line with all of the other kids at the beginning of the match, giving high-fives to all the CU players as they were introduced! They then parked themselves on the bottom step of the arena, getting as close to the action as they could. When the teams switched sides, they tried their best to get the attention of the Ags. The Aggie photographer spent a lot of time with the kids and took quite a few pictures of them.
Between the 2nd and 3rd games, the CU cheerleaders (yes, they have cheerleaders at volleyball games), place big pieces of paper with prizes written on them on one side of the court. Everyone who has lined up on one section of the stairs gets a ball and a chance to serve it over the net and land on a prize. Of course our kids, being on the first step, were the first on the court. K came within an inch or two twice, but didn't land on one. They had a blast trying, though!
The best part for K, E, and K's friend S, was getting autographs after the match. K was disappointed that the Ags immediately went to the locker room and she didn't get any of theirs. She decided to cross out the "Aggies Volleyball Team" she had written at the top of her board and replace it with "CU". She got about 8 of their autographs!
Next week's agenda: Women's soccer between CU and A&M. E can't wait for that one!! Gig'em Aggies!

The Yellowjackets

K had her first volleyball game this morning at 8:00 (ugh!). Her Yellowjacket team did awesome! She loves playing (almost as much as riding) and is becoming quite the athlete. She scored 5 service aces on her first time up to serve, and returned several balls back over the net. D and I have spent a lot of time practicing with her in the back yard. A is glad K likes this sport, because it is A's favorite sport to play (we won't go into those Tuesday night games!). Luckily, there is no one present to take pics of A playing! :) Way to go K!!!

Winter Came Early!

This is what September soccer looks like in Colorado. The cold weather hit early this year. The wind chill was in the 40's this morning. The parents were freezing on the sidelines, but I think it invigorated the girls! It was an awesome game -- a 5 to 5 tie. Pardon me while I brag on E a minute, but she scored all 5 of her team's goals -- way to go E!! I think she was just trying to stay warm, because I've never seen her move that fast! They had team pictures this morning, too, and I think they are going to show a bunch of shivering little girls!



D kept S warm under the blanket while he took a little nap (we had to leave at 7:30 this morning for K's volleyball game). At least it was inside where there wasn't any wind!

A Day Out With Thomas

S had the time of his life yesterday! He got to ride on Thomas the Tank Engine and meet Sir Topham Hat. His cheeks must be sore from the constant smile he had on his face! We met Thomas in Golden at the Colorado Railroad Museum and had so much fun! He got to see a real roundhouse, turntable, and lots of big trains. He got a Thomas tattoo on his face and got pose in front of an inflatable Percy (one of his favorite engines, because it is green, which is his favorite color). His favorite part, of course, was the half-hour ride on the Thomas train with Daddy. ON the way out we went through the store. He was so overwhelmed with all of the Thomas stuff that when we asked if he wanted 'this' or 'this', he said 'Yes!'. He was so exhausted by the time we left, but he had a great day!

This morning, K and I went to a CHJA horse show to watch her friend S and her sister E jump. There is nothing cuter than seeing all of those little girls in their riding outfits! K's dream is to be in a hunter/jumper competition. However, looking at the picture I took of her friend E, it scares me to death!! Notice she is completely off the saddle! She managed to stay on her horse and actually took second place for that ride. Way to go E! After the show K and I went to the barn so she could ride a little and she managed to get thrown again! At least this time she went sideways instead of over the horse's head! I didn't even freak out!! I think I'm adjusting well!

Soccer Season

Soccer season has begun! I don't think E got any sleep last night because she was so excited about her first game of the season! She has more energy than the Energizer Bunny!! She played a great game and scored six of the team's goals. The whole team played awesome and made some great passes. This is the first year for her to be on an all-girl team -- which greatly helps with the name-choosing for the team. The girls decided that when they wear their red uniforms they are the Shooting Stars, and when they wear the blue side they are the Dolphins. Hmm -- think my daughter had something to do with picking that one? She is also very excited that one of her best friends is on her team this year. E is already talking about next week's game!

First Day of Preschool

S started preschool last Tuesday and was so excited that I could hardly get him to stand still for his annual school picture on the front porch! He was most excited about his new rolling Thomas the Tank Engine backpack (which had his Thomas blanket and his Thomas pillow inside). It sure was quiet around the house that day!!

Dogs Don't Fly

D was walking around singing "I'll Fly Away" -don't know why. He got to the phrase 'I'll fly away, oh glory.......' and S said, "Glory can't fly!" For those of you that don't know, Glory is my in-laws' dog that we are keeping while they are in England. S is obviously in a very literal stage right now! He likes to read lots of 'bookses' and drink from his 'cupses'. His favorite phrase is 'I'm just kidning!'. I love this age!! He finally gets to start preschool on Tuesday, and he is so excited!
BTW -- for those of you with boys, be very careful if they happen to fall off of a tall toilet. It can require a stitch in a very, um , sensitive area! That was our latest S incident, and it hasn't slowed him down!