We love Spring!

We're finally getting warmer weather and seeing some more green! The kids are taking advantage of the wonderful weather we've been having by spending as much time as they can outdoors.

The scooters have come out of storage!

Xander and his special friend Ella. Climbing trees is part of the warm weather fun.

April Keepers

"She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy." Proverbs 31
Service was the theme of the night. First we all discussed ways that we can provide service to others. Next, the girls helped prepare a dinner to take to a family in need.


To end our night the girls made a no-sew fleece blanket to either donate to a shelter or a hospital.



What a great group of girls! Another fantastic Keepers meeting!

Pastries with Parents

Xander and I got to spend Thursday morning together at his school's Pastries with Parents for the kindergarten kids. We enjoyed a yummy breakfast of cinnamon rolls, muffins, fruit, and juice and read some books together.


I always love spending a little one-on-one time with each of my kids.

Savannah's Championship Game

Savannah's big Championship game was this past Saturday. Noah was extremely sick so I was the only one from our family able to make it to cheer her on.
First things first - the warm-up cheer:

"One, two,

Fire it up!

Three, Four,

Fire it up!

One, two, three, four,
What do you think these feet are for?

Dribble, Pass, Shoot, Score!

Go, Polar Bears!!!"

Savannah had another absolutely stellar game. She has really improved this season, especially in the defensive position where her coaches have had her play. (I might have to rethink the whole forward position for her on our outdoor team.)


At halftime the other team was only up 1-0 but they were really, really good and broke away from us in the second half, scoring 3 more goals to win it.
That's okay..2nd place isn't too shabby!

Savannah with some of her cute teammates.

Savannah and I hung around the arena for a few minutes after the game and while we were sitting there, one of Savannah's coaches brought over the coach of the winning team for an introduction. Apparently the coach of the other team coaches an outdoor travel team and he was hoping to recruit Savannah. He invited her to come practice with the team in preparation for tryouts in June. Obviously this was a huge compliment to Savannah and he was extremely disappointed when he found out that we don't play Sundays. I was so proud of Savannah for playing so well that she caught the attention of this coach.
Following the big game the team got together for a pizza party. After food, Coach Dave recognized each of the girls individually for the job they had done throughout the season. He saved Savannah and Kate for last - the 2 defenders - and made a big deal about how they had helped our team get to the championship game by how well they played all season. Yes, I'm an extremely proud mom!!

Receiving her medal from Coach Charlie.

My cute soccer girl!

Leprechaun Mayhem!

Yep! The leprechauns were at it again! We woke up Thursday morning to a messy house - couches turned over, pillows scattered throughout the house, underwear hanging from banisters, chairs in the wrong spot, green water in the toilets, and even a lamp in the kitchen. The kids loved it!



The only green food we had was green milk for breakfast (I can only stand looking at so much green food and then it kinda makes me sick).

I think the leprechauns went a little easy on us this year because we didn't set any traps to catch them. They left each of the kids a shamrock light-up wand and some Werther's caramels.


For dinner we had our traditional corned beef and cabbage with potatoes - yummy! Happy St. Patrick's Day!

It's Almost Time....

Last week was but a taste...I can't wait!!! Bring on the madness!!!

Go Polar Bears!

Friday night Savannah's team, the Polar Bears, continued their tournament run against the Orange Tigers. The game remained scoreless until, with 22 seconds left, one of our girls finally scored! It was pretty exciting, especially now, with that win, the Polar Bears are in the championship game this Saturday. Go Polar Bears!!!