Sorry...more soccer shots

Yes, we were down in Portland again this Saturday watching my sister play soccer. They really needed to beat this team from Canada and they did...3-0, Caitlin had an assist!! It is a lot of fun to watch her play and Angelica enjoys playing on the field during half time, eating popcorn while watching, and even taking a snooze during the second half!!

Prayers for PopPop

My grandfather ended up having a bad fall this past week and spend Wednesday in the ER making sure he didn't have any broken bones etc. He has a huge bruise on his hip though and is quite painful. Then Friday he was back at the ER, they thought he was having strokes...he was admitted and is still there. He is mostly having issues with his vitals fluctuating too much and trying to stabilize his blood pressure, heart rate etc. He is anemic and very unstable on his feet right now. He may need to go tomorrow to a nursing facility until he is stable enough to go back to his home which he enjoys. All your prayers are appreciated and we will keep you posted.

Lovely ladies...

This week has been busy but fun. On Monday, I finally got to get together with a friend named Erin and her little 4 month old girl, Kaylie. It was so good to get caught up and hold that little one. We also enjoyed some lattes and this coffee cake recipe I tried, and recommend!!
Today, I got to meet my blogging buddy and new friend Ellie and her family who were in Bremerton for the day. (might recognize her from running the Coffee and Diapers site) She was so sweet and brought cloth diaper supplies to show me which I am pondering on trying...thanks Ellie!! It was so great to make this connection...look forward to meeting again. She will be doing my sisters wedding pictures in February also!! Thanks to her husband, Steve, for the great lunch place....all you local folks try it out...Boston's deli and pizza on corner of Burwell by the ferry. A couple runs it and all the food is authentic...yummers!!

Tiny thing...

Angel is very petite. Her Aunty Megs has been her Hanna Andersson clothes supplier since birth. Recently a very cute outfit was received...however, the shirt is still big on her, so I decided to make it into somewhat of a dress / long shirt with leggings...aren't we stylish?? one day the pants will fit too!

More Soccer....

Last weekend, we went to Olympia (at least is was a shorted drive than Portland) to watch my sis play soccer...they won!! (And she had an assist). Here are some cute pics of Angel decked out in her Nike Shirt and ready to play ball!!

Angelica's Favorite Pic....

...I think becuase she likes that we are both wearing hats!!

New sidebar items...

Thanks Angie for these ideas....two new sidebar items:
1) Subscribe to this blog and you will receive emails when new posts have been made so you don't have to check daily....found right under the baby counter...
2) Ticker that shows abortion rate since start of Iraq War...I thought was very interesting...found all the way at bottom of right sidebar under music player.

Soccer times...

This past weekend we went to Portland to watch my sister play in two soccer games for her school, Concordia University. While I didn't do a great job at taking pics, here are a few to share!! You can read stats of all the games at this site. They won 7-0 and 1-0.

One fun ride....

Jason and Angel decided that a fun way to use her push cart was to make it into a fun ride. It was so funny to watch...Angel did it over and over again, too bad I couldn't get the whole ride on tape, but here are some pics and video to enjoy...gotta love our Thursday night entertainment...

Happy Birthday Alli!!

Hard to believe my youngest sis, Alli - the Broadway star, is 12 today!! Love you girl!! See you tonight!

Happy Birthday Beth!

I hope you have a great day today dear friend. Has it really been since my wedding that we last saw each other...wow...one day our kiddies will meet...miss you!!

All you local folks...

Come see my dad and sister in CSTOCK's production of Damn Yankees...opens this Friday!!

Toy Recalls...

Great link to see what toys and products have been recalled...

Free Museum Day...

On September 29th, many states offer free admission to certains museums...click here and then on your state to see where you can go for free!!

Books I recommend...

Today reminded me of a great book, if you haven't read: Let's Roll, by Lisa Beamer. Sad, but very beautiful.
Another one I just finished (thanks Sue) and loved is: Amazing Grace for Mothers. Laughed, cried and just a good end of the day read!

We Remember...

Today, we remember all those that were lost both on the planes and in the towers. We remember and pray for their loved ones left behind...We thank all those that helped in the search and recovery...We honor those soldiers that have passed for this cause, we rejoice in those that have returned home safely, and pray for those that are still fighting for our freedom and protection. Some people might be gone and events have passed, but they are never forgotten.

Great Soup Recipe...

Here is a delicious soup recipe...think I am going to use a lot of our fresh zucchini and freeze a couple batches. Thanks Sue for the recipe....Curried Zucchini Soup.

Congratulations Tom and Carrie

Friends, Tom and Carrie Herring, welcomed their new little Clare Marie into the world yesterday!! Mom and baby are doing well! Congratulations!!

Missing it already....

Well, the day finally came. I had been only nursing Angel girl at nights here for the last couple of weeks. And last night...we went without...I say "we" because I have grown accustomed to this part of our day as much as she had. I realize this is a natural part of babies growing up, but I already after one day miss that special connection, time and natural bonding that we shared. However, due to this pregnancy I didn't have much to offer anymore and my body is telling me to get ready for the next one. At least, I only have three more months to go!! So we enjoyed a little more snuggle and rocking time last night before bed and Angel went to bed just fine...it was mommy that is having the hard time adjusting...

Helping Papa with the watering...

Mamasan...We Miss & Love You

Hard to believe it has been two years....