More Labor Day Pics

On Sunday we ventured to a Milwaukee Brewers game... This is the 2nd game this year and the kids seem to enjoy themselves. I have to apologize because I was going to take pics of the kids while watching the game and in front of the Miller Park sign, but as always... my camera was left in the car! So all I have is these 1st two pics of them in the car.

As usual, Todd is in the golf cart...

More playing... and swinging....

We also took Zoe's bigger bike this weekend so they could ride around together... especially since Zoe is now officially a "big girl" because she doesn't have training wheels anymore!

Labor Day Happenings

We didn't have a lot of plans for Labor Day, but camping... Cole was busy cleaning... Zoe was being a photographer...

Cole & Zoe decided to sit down and take a break for awhile...

Zoe is in full concentration of her writing...

Our cool fire... Grandma gave us some crystals to sprinkle on the fire and it turns some of the flames blue and green... the kids thought this was pretty neat!

More pics to come....

One of Zoe's Adventures

I found these pics on one of cameras and decided this had to a be a post. They have this trampoline/bungi ride at the Cherryvale Mall and every time we are there... the kids ask to do it. Todd gave in this time... Zoe was a little scared once she got up there and was being hooked up to the harness, but then she had a blast! I didn't think about it until afterwards, but I shouold have went to the 2nd floor to take better pics... I guess I know better for next time. Cole decided it was a little high for him, so he passed.

(above) This one lookes like she is standing on the railing of the 2nd floor.

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....

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!