Austin's Soccer

Austin has been playing AYSO soccer for about 4 weeks now and is loving it. He loves to say that he is playing like his dad. Scott and Austin's games are on the same night at the exact same time which is a bummer, but it is fun for them to get ready for their games at the same time. Austin does pretty good at his games though - he does tend to get a little side tracted, but what 3-4 year old wouldn't right? It's so funny when you start to cheer for him - he looks at you and starts running as fast as he can either looking at the person that cheered or looking at the ground. It then results in running into another player or running past the ball. It's hilarious though. He does a great job! He still has 4 more weeks to go and he is looking forward to every game. When you tell him his game is that night - he asks every hour or more when he can start getting ready. Does he love to wear the gear more than play the game? I wonder . . .

Right before his first game!

Like father - Like son! They love it!

Koen wanted in on the action!

Warming up before the game!

What a stud - he wasn't really understanding the pose I was trying to put him in.

The "Lions" - (that is the team name the boys came up with!) What??? Who is the coach - YIKES! Yeah - it's true - I got roped into coaching - I don't know jack diddly about soccer, but these are 4 year olds - I just have to teach them to kick the ball into the right goal - Right? It's been fun though and a good experience for me. Luckily Scott is constantly giving me pointers. What a fun experience huh? GO LIONS!!!

Happy Father's Day! & Congratulations!!!

I was supposed to post this yesterday, but I am a day late - sorry! I just wanted to wish my hubby a Happy Father's Day. He is such a great dad. With all the things he has to do with school, church, studying, etc. etc. he still makes time to be a dad for the boys. I love how they play together and the boys are always asking (well Austin) when Daddy will be home. There are more times than not that Austin will run into my room when he wakes up in the morning and say, "Mom, where's Daddy?" and of course I will tell him that he left already for work. He then will say, "When is he going to be home?" The boys love their dad and he is the best daddy ever.

These are a few of Austin's favorite things about Scott:

• he will take me camping


• going fishing


• haircuts ( I don't know why that - because he cries every time, but ok)


• when he comes home I love to give him a big hug


• I love to get on his lap


• when he takes me 4 riding (on the 4 wheelers)


• when he plays with me, but I beat him all day


• when I go golfing with him


• when he dumps toys on my head


• pillow fights


• and that's all
  

This morning I told Austin that it was Father's Day and he looked at me all serious and said, "Mom, when is it going to be Brother's Day?" I think we'll have to designate a day for brother's day. Maybe next Sunday!

Austin and Scott have a great time together. Koen loves to get in the mix every now and again. Sometimes it gets a little too rough for him. Scott is a great dad. He is so understanding and patient with the boys. He has every quality a kid could ask for in a dad. You are the best daddy ever!!! Happy Father's Day Scott! We love you!

I would also like to congratulate Scott on successfully passing the PACRAT with flying colors. He took the test on Friday and was so stressed out about it. It is so comforting for him to know that he can officially graduate and now all that is left is the boards in August. We are so excited to be one step closer to being done. CONGRATS Scott - we knew you could do it! I love you!!!

My New FAVORITE!!!

I saw this video on one of my friend's blog and I absolutely love it! I can't wait for the MP3 to come out. Jon Schmidt is so amazing - I wish I could play the piano like him.