Wednesday, August 19, 2009

School Begins...

And another year begins... I am so excited that both of my children are ready and happy about returning to school this year. Cole is in 2nd grade (a blended 2nd/3rd grade class).... wow.... my boy is growing up.... and fast! He had me give him a kiss & hug before the bus came and the neighbors were outside... I don't mind having to hide it if I can still get them once in awhile!
Zoe is in Kindergarten this year... she is also growing up so fast.... I can't believe that the time has come that I send my baby to school all day, every day! She is so excited to see her friends again. She also made a new friend today at Open House and I think that she was just thrilled/surprised that it could happen so easily!

I have to treasure these moments... especially since they still love it when mom takes pictures! I just wonder this year will bring....

Monday, August 17, 2009

Zoe's Growing Up...


Zoe's persuaded us last weekend that it was time to take off her training wheels... So we did. She was a natural... She was off and riding all by herself after the 2nd push! She can even start all by herself! I am very impressed and proud of my daughter that she can "catch" on to things so quickly... She now loves riding around the block with Cole and being able to go around the corner to a friend's house to play. We have given her freedom along with Cole... and we hardly see them when we are outside... it all begins here!

Reward

Ice cream was Zoe's reward for making a goal (even if it wasn't in the correct one)... She loves ice cream!

Soccer

Cole & Zoe played soccer this past month and a half through the Park District and they loved it!

Cole played in the Soccer Kids at the school (much bigger field and all boys)... Wow did he have a great time! He was one of the younger ones on the team and he really played hard the whole game. The games lasted approximately 1 hr... they even had the opportunity to play different positions.

Zoe really got "into" the game this year. She ran hard and kicked the ball several times. She even made a few goals... even though they were in the wrong one. She is very excited for next year!