Soccer

Taylor had her first soccer game today, and she had so much fun! Here she is looking super cute in her uniform. A little instruction from Aunt Erika before the game.

A quick pep talk before the game starts.

Jenna watching Tay's game.

At first she acted a little nervous to get in the game.

But then she got right into it.

She even got dad's 'number' so she can be number 3 just like him.

Grace and Taylor both had a ball. They were running with smiles on their faces the whole game.

Grace watch the ball not us silly!

We all really had a good time at their first game. The weather was perfect, though it started raining as soon as we got in the car to leave. We are going to hope for another great game tomorrow!!

Labor Day, School and Cool New Skirts!

For our last weekend of summer break we went up to Mackinaw City and spent the weekend with my mom and brother. It was cool weather, but we still had a fun time together.

Brad and Jenna down by the water looking out to the bridge. Jenna was bummed she couldn't see the bridge lit up all day long.
My big 1st Grader! She was so excited and had a great 1st day at her new school, Gates Elementary.

When she got home she was talking a mile a minute(whats new really)... mostly about the food in the cafeteria! But she also said the math was really easy!

And tomorrow is picture day so we tried on our cool new skirts from Rachie. I LOVE them, you need to check them out. Made by Robin at http://www.wearingmamaout.blogspot.com.

Traverse City

We had a great vacation in Traverse City this past week. Now we are back to our regular schedule, and getting ready to adjust to another new schedule. I have started a new job this week as a shift manager for L&D and PP. So I have been working in this role for only 2 days but I already LOVE it. I think it is going to be a great change for the better career wise.



Now I have finally found a few minutes to it down and blog as well as edit a few family pictures, all while enjoying a nice glass of wine ( or 2)!!

Beautiful sunset on the beach at the state park in Traverse. We watched the sun set as we took family pictures!

Sleeping Bear Dunes

The kiddos on our last night in Traverse. Taylor, Bryce, Blake and Jenna

My girls with their attitudes! It is so hard to get good pictures of these too goofs! My Family :)

Taylor and Brad on the Lake Michigan look out from on top of the dunes. It was so beautiful, and HOT.

The kids after they climbed the dune. Notice Taylors missing right bottom front tooth. She lost her first tooth right before we left for the dunes! And the next one will be coming out any moment. She will be starting first grade with no bottom teeth!

Again another great camping trip with the O'Mara's. We are sad to see summer start winding down. I can't believe how soon school will start and Tay will be be in first grade and Jenna will start pre-school!

Happy Birthday Jenna!

Happy Birthday my little Bean. I can't believe that you are three already, where did the time go?

Daddy and Jen with her rose.

Having fun at her party, trying the hula hoop, every one tried including the adults.
Suddenly 3 and we have the starting of some attitude to prove it! ugh oh, I am not sure what to do with 2 drama queens!

Presents, presents, presents! Thank you so much for all of her special gifts. They were all prefect!

Jenna's special cake from Granny. It is a swimming pool on top with bears floating on rafts.

Showing off in her new Barbie Jeep. She has been waking up and wanting a ride so yesterday she was out in her PJ's riding while daddy was doing yard work. But as you can see she would rather be chauffeured around, Thanks Bryce!

We love you sooooo much Jenna. Keep being as sweet as you always are! LOVE YOU

Summer Fun

We had such a fun day. We started this morning by picking up our niece Kirsten who is in town for the weekend and we took all of the kids to the zoo! Brad and his girls!

Okay yes, I bought them all matching outfits to wear! (I blame it on my BFF Rachel, her kids are always matchey or at least coordinated)

Me and the girls. I really had a great time spending time with all the girls and a little extra bonding time with Kirsten!

After the Zoo we were so hot we headed back to the pool, and had Rachel and Max over too!

Taylor and Granny had some fun relaxing time together... I am sure Tay really just talked her ear off the whole time!

Taylor has really become a little fish. She is swimming all over the place, jumping off the diving board and starting to learn how to dive. She even helped Kirsten swim a little.

And we ended the evening with a visit from Grace and Lance. All the kids swam and played, and ate, and had pictures and then ended with some special ice cream treats! I love it that all the cousins are such close friends.

And finally I am home and the kids are in bed!! I had such an amazing day and ended it with a sleep over from cute little Kirsten. I am so excited at being able to spend some good time with her this weekend. We just live too far, and I needed to spoil her just a bit, just like my favorite Aunt's always did for me!

Woolman Kids

Tonight, once again, we tried to get all 5 Woolman Grand Kids together for some pictures in the outfits Granny got them. We had a lot of fun, but man is it hard to get 5 kids to stop moving and give cute smiles.
Cute Jenna.

Jenna, Taylor, Lance, Grace and Kirsten These 3 always have cute pictures. Grace is so beautiful!

Elk Rapids

Our home for our short visit at Honcho Rest. Thanks Don for a fun weekend, we can't wait until next year! All the girls... Aubrey, Lydia, Autumn, Taylor, Grace and Jenna.

Beamer and Woolman Girls. I love this picture (and this beach).

Striking a pose!
Happy 4th of July. Pancake breakfast. Jenna headed off for a swim.

Jenna found a pine cone on the beach as all the other kids picked up shells. Another fun weekend of camping down! I can't believe it is July already, where is summer going?