Finally! Spring Pictures!

Here are the kids on Easter Sunday. They all picked out their own outfits again this year.

I love the colors!

 

 

Emma is loving soccer. After watching her brothers play she has a good grasp of the game. She also has no fear when she plays, a by-product of playing with her brothers.

 

Stephen is playing on a U10 team and is doing really well. He has scored numerous goals already this season. He also played in the goal during one game and did such a good job, saving his team from a huge loss!

Alex and Jack are playing on the same team this spring. They were "recruited" by the coach and the team is glad they are playing. Jackson is the leading scorer for the team and Alex is a great leader on the field. Both of them have gained tons of confidence and are playing really well. In their last game the two of them had all of the goals to lead their team to it's first win.

Stephen recently competed in the school Speech Meet and received a Superior Ribbon for his recitation of Matthew 5 1-12.

Moments

I can't believe it has been almost two months since I last posted. WOW! In the past two months quite a bit has happened...

we packed, moved, unpacked (except for a few boxes)...

Stephen and I went to Florida for a quick trip...

we had our annual Egg Hunt with helicopter drop at the church...

soccer practices and games have begun...

church softball practices started...

and much more.

There is always a lot going on in our lives it seems. However, even in this busyness we are enjoying moments of slowing down and enjoying each other. There is a community park and elementary school just up the street from our new home and so we walk there and spend time playing together. It has been fun to throw a football together, play 3 on 3 soccer, and even play some rounds of tag. We also have been enjoying the warmer weather and grilling on our deck. While the food has been cooking, Aaron and I have enjoyed just sitting and talking. We also watched a beautiful sunset together last night. With practices for multiple teams at multiple fields it has also allowed for time in the car with my kiddos. As my kids get older, I am enjoying these moments (and attempting to take advantage of them) as a time to talk about life with them.

These are the moments that are important. The moments together. The moments of laughter. The moments of open dialogue. The moments of shared silence. Moments that are precious. Moments that are what memories are really made of, where character is developed, love is grown and life is truly lived to the fullest.