Our Family: Let Soccer Begin....

"Throughout our lives, we must deal with change. Some changes are welcome; some are not. There are changes in our lives which are sudden, such as the unexpected passing of a loved one, an unforeseen illness, the loss of a possession we treasure. But most of the changes take place subtly and slowly. Day by day, minute by minute, second by second we went from where we were to where we are now. The lives of all of us, of course, go through similar alterations and changes. The difference between the changes in my life and the changes in yours is only in the details. Time never stands still; it must steadily march on, and with the marching come the changes. This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and nonexistent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now. Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family. One day each of us will run out of tomorrows. " Thomas S. Monson

April 09, 2014

Let Soccer Begin....

Spring Soccer has begun...good thing cause we are getting sick of being cooped up in the house all winter and need to get our and run!
This year kiptin was old enough to play and really wanted to so we signed him up and just prayed he wouldnt be too shy and would actually get out and have fun.

Their first games came..they are a little tricky cause they each play on the same big field but at different times so daddy and I have to try to each be at a game and juggle the two games around so we can each see you both play.

Kaylin is doing awesome this year, he is by far the best on the team this time and really gets in their and gets the ball. ( I am kaylins "team mom" and he got to choose what # he wanted and chose #1 of course so i think that being number 1 helps him just want to be the best)

Kiptins first game started before kaylin's was over so daddy took him to his side and I was worried that he would see all the kids he didnt know and not want to play like he does most of the time...but once I was able to get over to his game he was out just doing AWESOME, running after the ball with the kids...his age group is so funny to watch...super cute! Kiptin's # is 4...he was so happy when he got his jersey and it was "his" number...you are 4 and thought it was so awesome that you got #4 jersey too!

I am so happy they are having fun. What ever they want to play is fine with us, we dont make them do a sport if they dont want too!

Here are some pics i got before my camera died of their first games!

Kaylin's Funnies!

set up: nick and kaylin are playing video games.

"your not very good dad, you should let me show you how to do it"

"Iam really snart, i know stuff " (snart: meaning smart)

set up: kaylin wants to sleep in our bed.

"kaylin you need to sleep in your own big boy bed"

"but that is my 3 year old bed and I'm 4 so now I can sleep in this bed with you. its a 4 year old bed"

set up: kiptin pulled the filter off the vacume and I couldn't figure out how to put it back on.

"oh mom why did you take this off, let me fix it"

"no kaylin leave it alone, let daddy fix it"

"I can do it...see mom, fixed"

(a very stupid mom moment for sure...its sad when your 4yr old is smarter then you)

“One’s life….cannot be both faith-filled and stress-free….Therefore, how can you and I really expect to guide naively through life, as if to say, ‘Lord, give me experience, but not grief, not sorrow, not pain, not opposition, not betrayal, and certainly not to be forsaken. Keep from me, Lord, all those experiences which made Thee what Thou art! Then let me come and dwell with Thee and fully share Thy joy!’ Real faith….is required to endure this necessary but painful developmental process.” Neal A. Maxwell