Sunday, May 12, 2013
Mother's Day
Worship, naps, family bike rides still possible with a newborn, dinner on the patio, a walk at the lake...best day ever!
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Baby Doll
It always made me kind of sad that Leah didn't ever want to play with dolls. This sequence of pictures is from the last 45 minutes...
This one is, "Ryan".
He's way better than a doll!
Monday, May 6, 2013
The Best Coach
I'm new to the world of soccer moms. I've watched my daughter play for 3 coaches now and it's always clear very early on, which style of coaching I want her subjected to. (Ryan doesn't coach a team her age so I find myself being very picky.)
I read this recently and thought, "that's the kind of coach I want my kid to have."
"Even though you won't know who I am from the next guy, I wanted to send you
a quick note of gratitude. You see, my daughter plays for Bill smith's
Warriors 03 team and we played you guys Friday night. I not sure you'll
recall, but late in the 2nd half my daughter, who suffers from asthma, had
to take a knee because her breathing really began to bother her. While
that's never fun for my daughter to have to do, she did mention specifically
after the game that "their coach was really nice Dad....he came over to see
if I was OK and treated me like I was on his team". While I suspect you're thinking that was just a common sense thing to
do.....it really had a positive impact on my daughter as she's seen the
other side of our opposing coach's passion to succeed. For this, I wanted
to take a quick second to say "Thanks".
It does seem like the common sense thing to do, but I've watched coaches not even show sensitivity to their own players when they needed it. I'm so proud of the character my Ryan demonstrates on and off field. I'm proud to be his wife. I'm proud to care for and raise his babies.
My kids are blessed. They may not have their daddy as the coach of their team, but he's setting such a beautiful example for them. He is a light to those around him, even the opposing team.
I know that because He is that nice coach. He never would have told me this story... I found that email in our inbox last week.
"Lord, thank You for using Ryan to shine Your light. Please continue to give him endurance for his long days. Thank You for parents that encourage him and uplift him. Remind me to encourage him as he goes about his long days, that he will glorify You through his temperament and his actions. Remind me to be thankful for his jobs. You are so good to us. In Jesus name I pray, amen."
I read this recently and thought, "that's the kind of coach I want my kid to have."
"Even though you won't know who I am from the next guy, I wanted to send you
a quick note of gratitude. You see, my daughter plays for Bill smith's
Warriors 03 team and we played you guys Friday night. I not sure you'll
recall, but late in the 2nd half my daughter, who suffers from asthma, had
to take a knee because her breathing really began to bother her. While
that's never fun for my daughter to have to do, she did mention specifically
after the game that "their coach was really nice Dad....he came over to see
if I was OK and treated me like I was on his team". While I suspect you're thinking that was just a common sense thing to
do.....it really had a positive impact on my daughter as she's seen the
other side of our opposing coach's passion to succeed. For this, I wanted
to take a quick second to say "Thanks".
It does seem like the common sense thing to do, but I've watched coaches not even show sensitivity to their own players when they needed it. I'm so proud of the character my Ryan demonstrates on and off field. I'm proud to be his wife. I'm proud to care for and raise his babies.
My kids are blessed. They may not have their daddy as the coach of their team, but he's setting such a beautiful example for them. He is a light to those around him, even the opposing team.
I know that because He is that nice coach. He never would have told me this story... I found that email in our inbox last week.
"Lord, thank You for using Ryan to shine Your light. Please continue to give him endurance for his long days. Thank You for parents that encourage him and uplift him. Remind me to encourage him as he goes about his long days, that he will glorify You through his temperament and his actions. Remind me to be thankful for his jobs. You are so good to us. In Jesus name I pray, amen."
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
7 weeks!
April is coming to a close...here's what we've been up to in the last few weeks. Leah's field trip to the Dallas World Aquarium, Brady's forming rolls, I'm trying to loose mine by walking, starting to run and by eating cleaner. Brady is sleeping for long stretches at night, on his belly! Leah and Logan are growing up before our eyes, we love seeing their personalities and character. We're ready for summertime! Maybe not the heat, but vacation time for sure!
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
One Month!
You're one month old today, Brady! (April 11th) You are 21 and 3/4 inches long, weigh 11 pounds, 9 ounces, and are wearing size 3 month clothes. Your eyes appear to be a very nice blue like Daddy's, and you also got his chin dimple. Your Aunt Vanessa named it your, "chimple", and the name has stuck. Friends at church even say it. You sleep for about 3 hours at a time overnight and don't even require a diaper change until morning. You're very strong, very alert, and have smiled countless times already, due to your family, not gas. You are on medicine for reflux and we've already seen improvement. You make a lot if grunting, little bear sounds a lot of the day. Daddy calls you, "Grimace". You love to sleep on your tummy during the day and of course, your favorite is to be snuggled as long as we'll hold you. You have an ear for music already, it calms you more than anything. Mommy singing has proven an effective sedative. (As a side note, GG and Logan also seem to have a knack for it!)
We love you, little man and are so thankful for you!
We love you, little man and are so thankful for you!
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Thursday, April 4, 2013
April
April looks to be full of soccer, field trips, a growing baby and more soccer!
Ryan's high school team has made it to the 2nd round of playoffs so we're hoping to go all the way to the state finals this year.
Leah and Logan are both playing soccer an loving it. Any given weekend, we find ourselves at a game in Grapevine, Keller or Grand Prairie.
Logan is playing soccer too and loving it. It's so fun flit watch them progress!
Brady's busy tagging along, eating and growing. Today he weighed in at 11 pounds, 7 ounces! Boy's healthy!
And I'm doing well too. Getting more energy every day so thankful for this family of mine!
Ryan's high school team has made it to the 2nd round of playoffs so we're hoping to go all the way to the state finals this year.
Leah and Logan are both playing soccer an loving it. Any given weekend, we find ourselves at a game in Grapevine, Keller or Grand Prairie.
Logan is playing soccer too and loving it. It's so fun flit watch them progress!
Brady's busy tagging along, eating and growing. Today he weighed in at 11 pounds, 7 ounces! Boy's healthy!
And I'm doing well too. Getting more energy every day so thankful for this family of mine!
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