More pictures of my little soccer stud!

Jacob played his last soccer game for the year on Saturday May 29th and it was the only game they won. They kids were excited. They don't keep track or get anything if they win but the kids sure keep track! It was a nice day, but of course very windy. It was the first game MaKena got to attend this year. All the other games this spring were too cold for her. She enjoyed running around and picking up Jacob's soccer ball. Maybe she'll be a soccer player too!!

This is a picture of Jacob and his 2nd Grade Teacher, Ms. Danielson. She was a great teacher.
Jacob really getting into the game. See his tongue is sticking out!

Running towards the ball.

My next soccer player!

We would kick the ball trying to show her how to kick it with her feet and instead she would bend down and pick it up. She'll get the hang of it eventually!

A day at the lake

Memorial weekend Justin and Laura were in town from Chicago. It was a busy weekend. On Saturday we attempted to take family pictures of the Redfields. Let’s just say trying to get 5 kids 8 and under to cooperate is a challenge! But some of the pictures turned out and that’s all that matters!! On Sunday, Jason and Jerene invited all of us down to their lake for the day. The weather was decent, not hot, but the sun was out. So the kids and I headed to the lake. Lane stayed back to get the basement ready for the carpet that was supposed to come later in the week. But that’s another story, we still don’t have carpet!! Anyway, back to the lake……..we had a blast. We went for a pontoon ride, the kids played in the sand and Jacob and Mallorie took the paddle boat out for a ride. By the time I loaded the kids in the car it was after 7 and they were worn out. MaKena made it as far as Hawley before she fell asleep. It was a fun day at the lake and we look forward to many more!! Hope you enjoy the pictures!

Emma in the sand. She didn't have a problem going in the ice cold water!
MaKena playing in the sand. She eventually tipped this chair over and had sand in her mouth. She was not impressed!!
Karisa enjoying the nice weather outside and her cousins to play with!

This is a new face that MaKena makes all the time. We're not sure why!

MaKena loved the sand.

Jacob, Mallorie, Justin and Laura in the paddle boat.

Emma decided to join the fun in the paddle boat. The kids had a blast. I didn't see too much of Mallorie and Jacob because they were in the paddle boat most of the day!

MaKena standing in the cold sand.

See there's that face again!

The Slide

I have been searching high and low for fun toys for MaKena this spring. I’ve been waiting to get her sound outside toys seeing as she doesn’t have any. I’ve looked into buying some but WOW, they are really expensive. So I decided to look on craigslist for some garage sales. Well, I got really lucky and one Friday morning I stopped by a garage sale and purchased the slide in the pictures below for only $25. The lady I bought it from used to do daycare and she had this slide in her basement for the kids. It’s never been outside so it looks brand new. I also purchased 2 toys MaKena can ride on outside. I was pumped to get the slide home that night. When I brought it in MaKena climbed right up and slid down. She loved it. Now I can’t wait to take it outside and watch her slide down in the grass. I may even put it in her pool and see how she does sliding into the water! Oh the fun!!

MaKena trying to get up the slide.
She made it.

Climbing up the stairs.

No words are needed for this one!

Here I come Daddy!!

This is just a random picture of MaKena napping. I thought she looked so darn cute sleeping on her little pillow that Auntie Carol gave her for Christmas. I just love this little girl!

So precious!

A sleepover with cousin Emma

Back in May we had our first official sleep over with cousin Emma. It was a blast. The kids had a great time. Jen brought Emma to our house Friday night and the two girls played together and had a good time. They even took a bath together. After bath time I put MaKena to bed and let Emma stay up and have a snack with Jacob. All three kids slept in the same room, which made things a little interesting. MaKena was in her crib, Jacob slept on the floor and Emma slept in the playpen. Well at least that’s how the sleeping arrangements started! In the middle of the night Emma woke up crying, which woke Jacob and MaKena up. Not a big deal, but MaKena thought it would be fun to stand up in her crib and say “Hi Emma” for almost an hour. It was cute at first but mommy was tired and wanted to go back to bed. Eventually we all went back to sleep. But of course the girls we up bright and early Saturday morning! Needless to say we all took a good nap on Saturday. We had a lot of fun with Emma and we are looking forward to our next sleep over with her! I’ve attached a few pictures of the fun sleepover.

MaKena and Emma in the tub.

MaKena and Emma playing. Emma just loved this toy. She would laugh every time she turned it on.

Jacob and Emma watching TV and eating popcorn.

The girls Saturday morning playing with the same toy!

The marathon

Back on May 8th Jacob ran in the kid’s marathon, actually it was a half mile. MaKena and I stood out in the cold weather and watched him run. Actually we didn’t see him run. There were so many kids it was hard to pick him out. But I was able to get some pictures of him after the run. He was so excited when it was all done. All the kids got a medal. And if you ask him, he’ll tell you he came 16th out of 300 kids. Is that true, I have no idea because I wasn’t able to pick him out of the crowd!! But he enjoys telling it so we’ll let him have his moment! Hopefully I can pick him out of the crowd next year!

A picture of the start line waiting for the announcer to say go.
Jacob after the run with his medal. He was so excited about the medal!

Jacob and MaKena holding the bibs.

MaKena in her bikini

I’ve wanted to get MaKena a bathing suit for a long time but couldn’t decide which one to get for her. That was the nice thing about buying Jacob swim trunks, they all looked the same. But oh no, the little girl suits are adorable. And of course there’s a million different styles. You’ve got halter top bikinis, regular bikinis, a one piece; there were way too many choices. I bet I had 4 or 5 different suits in my cart when I finally deiced on the one below. The sad thing is she wore it for the first time this weekend and it looks like it’s getting a little tight. But she still looked absolutely adorable in it! She’s got a little round belly that sticks out over the bottoms. It’s so darn cute!! These pictures were taken when I first bought the bikini. I’ll post the ones from this weekend soon.

MaKena showing off her new bikini. Isn't it just adorable??!!
Jacob was trying to help me get a good picture. She didn't want to stand still.
I love this picture!!

My little soccer stud!

Jacob just completed his 3rd year of soccer this spring. He sure has come a long way from the first year. It’s not as frustrating to watch anymore. Although I don’t think my mom would agree with me! He had a good year this year and learned a lot. They had real goals this time instead of just cones and they even had goalies. They played on a bigger field which seemed to wear the kids out even more. But they still ran in a pack after the ball and didn’t get the whole idea of passing to each other. But with time they will eventually get there. Jacob decided he would like to play again next year so I signed him up again. I’d like to get him into football but I’m not sure if I can see Jacob all dressed up in the football gear hitting other boys. But I guess never say never! Hope you enjoy the pictures of my little soccer stud!!

All smiles while playing soccer!
He's getting ready to kick a corner kick.
Taking a breather.
Going after the ball.
Can you see him running up the field with his teammates?!

Kicking the ball away from his opponent.

Jacob's music program

Back in April, I know I’m really behind on my pictures; Jacob had a music program at school. The broke the kids up in different groups of animals of farm animals. If I remember correctly the theme of the program was barnyard. Anyway, that’s why he has horns on his head. Each kid had a speaking part and Jacob did awesome with his. I was so proud of him. I could hear him clearly and he didn’t talk too fast either. I wasn’t able to get very many good pictures because I was too far away. Below are just a few of him in his program. He’s growing up way too fast!

Jacob posing after a song.
Jacob singing.

Nothing new, just a few pictures

Sorry, I’ve been kind of lazy about updating lately. I haven’t gotten around to taking the pictures off the camera so I don’t have any new pictures. Except the ones I took on my cell phone of Little Miss MaKena. I promise to have an update soon. But for now, enjoy the not so good quality pictures of MaKena!!

MaKena on Jacob's razor. She loves to put his helmet on and sit on his razor. She also loves it when we push her on it!
Sorry, this one is a little blurry.

MaKena swinging with her piggies in!

Sitting on the floor in the bathroom getting ready to color.

She LOVES to color!