Our Little Athlete

Anyone who knows Steve and I knows we are sports nuts!  When we found out we were pregnant 4 years ago with a girl Steve was a little scared not knowing how to play Barbies, tea parties, and dolls.  I reassured him that we could possibly have an athlete in utero, which sparked his interest.


Of course after we realized what a girly girl Brooklynn was, we thought we had no shot in her being the athlete, so we moved onto "training" Chandler.  Then this spring I gave Brooklynn some options of activities for the summer and without hesitation she shouted, "Soccer!"  I could Steve's face light up immediately!

Our friends Lori & Craig put together a team with friends, family, and neighbors, which made it easier for the kids (and parents too).  Brooklynn was ecstatic to start and wear her new cleats and shin guards!  She did really well the first game, and she found an interest unlike any of her other ones.  The team did a great job as well, and it was entertaining to watch the little ones try to learn the game.

Of course we'll support whatever she wants to do in the future, but we sure were proud of her showcasing her athletic talents.  Only 4 more years until she can start softball.........I'm already getting excited!

Lookin' good!

 Brooklynn told Coach Craig one of the rules of soccer - "No sucking fingers"

Sisterly Love......

I know, as a mom, it is a requirement to brag about your kids and how wonderful they are.  Well, I have to say mine really are (and I'm not just saying that).  Of course they have their moments - you can imagine with 3 emotional girls!  But I am most thankful of their love for one another.  It has been amazing to watch Brooklynn and Chandler become best friends (most of the time) and now seeing their love for their new little sis.  They are all so good to each other, and Adaley's face already lightens up when she sees or hears her big sisters.  I can't wait to see the 3 of them running around, putting on fashion shows, and wrestling in the family room.  I know it won't be long.....

Honorary sister Kenz

 They love to giev Adaley cuddles before bedtime - cutest ever!

 And Adaley just lays there enjoying the love!

 Waking little sis up!

 Sup?

 So Brooklynn is a little more enthusiastic about all the pics

 Cheering on Brooklynn before her soccer game

 My favorite EVER! (so far)



Daddy's Still Home....

Having Steve home for paternity leave has given us the opportunity to do lots with the girls - all of them!  We've been attempting to hit up all the kids' favorite spots now, because I'm a little hesitant to take them all by myself in a few weeks.  Ouch!

First up - the WOW Children's Museum

 Always loving to dress up (and flash the panties apparently)

Our Deegan/Wesling playdate at the Botanic Gardens

The girls in deep conversation

Taste of Louisville

The girls enjoying some fondue from The Melting Pot

BBQ at the Startzels

Finally getting all the kids together!

Picnic at the park

 Feeding the ducks

 We rented a paddle boat and took all 3 girls!  Brooklynn and Chandler were loving to stick their arms in the water scaring mommy to death!

Adaley's First Month

Oh...how time flies.  As we looked at the calendar today I was shocked to see it was already the 12th - a month from Adaley's birth.  I decided I better post new pictures of our little Addi bug and then realized we don't have much for pictures.  Oops.  Guess that's expected with the 3rd one.  Thank goodness she looks a lot like Brooklynn as a baby, so we maybe we can get by inserting Brooklynn's pics into Adaley's photo album.

Adaley's first bath.....so relaxing

At her 2 week follow-up appointment she had gained some weight - up to 8 lb 4 oz, which pleased the doc!  She is still long and lean - 70th percentile for length and 40th for weight.  Her eyes continue to be dark, so we may have our first brown-eyed child!