Kick Chick

I won't lie. I am excited for Leila to start soccer this week! I hope she enjoys it! I hope she makes some new friends. I can't wait to cheer her on at the games. I'm looking forward to watching her practice and learn the game. Man, I'm just excited! She tried on her shin guards, socks and cleats last week to make sure they all fit. She was too cute! Look at that tiny, size 3 soccer ball!! Here's hoping for a fun, first ever season of soccer!!! 

Chip Chops with Dad

Leila and I usually make chip chops (aka chocolate chip cookies) together, but Dad was manning the kitchen last week and decided that the family needed some cookies for dessert. Leila was so excited to show Daddy how "Mom and I do it." They had a great time...and the cookies were excellent!

2012 Olympics

Man, oh man do I love the Olympics! There is something special about watching all the countries come together and compete. We watched practically every sport broadcast this summer! Leila's favorites included women's gymnastics, rooting for Jamaica's track team, beach volleyball, archery and the equestrian competition. She enjoyed watching the horses jumping while riding her rocking horse, Beep Beep. My Papa made Beep Beep years ago, when I was a kid. I love that Beep Beep is important to Leila and I love that the two of them watched the Olympics together!

TV Tray Dinner

Leila was very excited last week! We always eat dinner together at the table and we almost always try to keep the tv off (except if the Red Wings are playing we make an exception). Well, this last week, Chris was in charge of dinners and I was supposed to be taking it easy on the couch, so Leila was thrilled to eat dinner on a tv tray!! Oh my! She loved it! We watched the Olympics and enjoyed our dinner in the living room. Don't get used to it kid!

Coats Concert in the Park

Every summer the city of Puyallup hosts weekly concerts in Pioneer Park. We don't usually attend many. However, there is one group we always try to catch...The Coats! This is a hometown group that we have heard MANY times over the years, but their concerts are always outstanding. This group of four guys is an acapella group that is nationally recognized. They are always very entertaining!! It was a great night for an outdoor concert. Perfect weather for music, a blanket and shaved ice!

Bike Ride

Leila loves visiting with Aunt Lynn and Uncle Sean. A couple weeks ago, they watched L for the day. Once again, Leila had a super time! They took her on a bike ride around the neighborhood. It is so nice to know that she always enjoys her time with Auntie Lynn and Uncle Sean!

Sweetness

BEAUTY