Another soccer season!!

Today Allison had her first game of the season! It was cold, boy was it cold. I thought I had us all dressed pretty warm with all our accessories to but the wind just made it terrible out there! We were lucky enough to have Richard's parents and Richard's sister and her husband come to Allison's game!!! I know Cooper enjoyed running after Uncle Manuel during the game! Allison's teacher even showed up to the game! A short back story on that. Thursday night Allison mentioned she wanted to write a letter to her teacher and her friend Xavier and invite them to her soccer game. Back to the game, we were a player down and we had a new girl on the team that hadn't played in 2 years so Allison was expected to play the whole game. Our little girl did amazing, she played so hard and scored 3 goals. We won the game 8-3!! An hour or so after the game we went out to lunch with everyone. It was such a fun day, I just hope the weather warms up, it will be torture if we have another cold game!

Our Valentines

Monday Allison had her Valentines party at school because she had the day off today for parent teacher conferences. It was a fun party! Last year Allison was sick on her Valentines party so she was especially excited for her party. Seeing all the children reading there cards was hilarious. I really enjoyed watching Allison go through all of her cards and candy. I was trying to take pictures and I couldn't get Cooper to take a picture to save my life, he was being a stinker. This morning I woke up before the kids and jumped in the shower minutes later the kids run into the bathroom to tell me about the candys and gifts that daddy left them for Valentines. For years Richard has bought flowers for Allison and some kind of candy treat, last year he started buying some kind of toy for Cooper so he wouldn't feel left out. We also had a play date at our house, we made Valentines cupcakes and the kids played with there friend. It was a pleasant day, the kids got along extra well. Lately I cant get Cooper to take any pictures, but Allison was able to snap a picture of Cooper in his iron man costume. Richard made it home early to watch the kids for my parent teacher conference. Which went great, our lil girl is doing wonderful in school! My sweet hubby got me the Breaking dawn dvd and a beautiful bouquet of flowers. The kids went to bed early and Richard and I got to spend some time together and watch Breaking dawn.

Dr appt

Today Cooper and I drove into Midland for my dr appt. It was another easy appointment no weight gain, everything looks normal, and a beautiful heart beat. I didn't have anybody to watch Cooper so he joined me for the appointment. After the appointment we walked back to the car I sat for a moment and looked back at Cooper and I couldn't help but smile. Listening to the babies heart beat was so utterly reassuring, and when I looked at Cooper it just reminded me of how much I love my kiddos and what special little people they are. I got excited thinking about bring another little person into this world. I am definitely starting to feel better, although heartburn has taken over my life. Atleast I am not vomiting around the clock! Next appointment two weeks from today!!

Unordinary morning

This morning I woke up, like every morning I walked into the kitchen to start breakfast and to make Allison's lunch. I went to wake up Allison and she smiled so big , I always give her a good morning kiss. Nothing was different about this morning but I felt extra blessed to be that little girls mother. Yesterday Allison told me she had watched Lion King two at school because it was to cold to go outside. She asked if we could buy it, I actually forgotten about it, after Allison ate her breakfast she reminded me to get on the computer to look for the movie. We were sitting at the kitchen table and out walks Cooper from his room, with no pants on holding his blanket with a really sleepy face. I couldn't help but smile I love that lil guy so much he brings such happiness to me. Later in the day Cooper had taken a bath I dried him off and went to get some clothes I hear Cooper scootering down the hall naked! I am thankful for days where I am remind how very blessed that I am.

Sick!!

Yesterday Cooper and I went to the doctor, boy we were sick! Both of us had strep throat. Loads of meds later and after a few dose we are back on the mends! Cooper is like a new child, boy he was way whinny and grumpy! He is scootering around the house, and making messes every where. I am exhausted! This new year has brought us alot of sickness. Cooper had bronchitic a few weeks ago, then Allison got the 72 hour stomach bug, and know strep! I hope we wont be getting sick for a long time!! Excuse the mess with being so sick it took me a few days to unpack from our trip to Midland.

Soccer game, date night, and super bowl!

Friday after Allison got out of school we headed into Midland for the weekend! We were going into town to celebrate Richards dads birthday on Sunday. What a full weekend it was, and it just reminds me how much I miss Midland. I was in desperate need of some maternity clothes, I lost all of mine when our closet flooded. I had fun shopping for myself, I also got a little pampered too, getting a manicure and threaded my eyebrows! Enough about me, Saturday morning the boys got hair cuts and we we were off to my nephews indoor soccer game!! Then we all headed to Cici's for lunch, the kids had a blast! Allison's highlight of our trip was going over to my sister and brother in laws to spend some time, oh and of course ice skating! Since we were kidless Richard and I ran more errands and then went to a movie and dinner!! We haven't had a date night since October, I enjoyed ever second by myself with my sweetheart! Sunday Richard took his dad to breakfast and the kids and I went to church. After church we all headed to my moms for tacos!! Spending time with my family was so wonderful! We cooked, ate, laughed, made brownies, and played phase ten. Gosh just typing this makes me miss everybody! All of Richards family gathered together for the super bowl for dinner! My sister in law made my father in law and Cooper a cake. Cooper's reaction to the cake was priceless, he loved it. I am so glad we came into town it was such a fun trip, tell next time Midland!

Half birthday

Cooper James is 3 and a half today! I always think about half birthdays, only because I have a summer birthday and never really celebrated my actual birthday with friends because there was no school. Allison's half birthday is November 4th, which makes her birthday a little over three months away and I will have a 7 year old!!! I have been thinking back to when my kiddos were babies. Some of my favorite memories of Cooper as a new born was the first few weeks of his life. Trying to get to know him and staying up in the middle of the night watching the Olympics. When I think of Allison as a new born I think of the many phone calls I had with my Aunt trying to figure my new little one out. Those first few months I became a mother. I am really excited to see what this new baby will bring to our lives. Now for Mr Cooper James, I demand him to stay 3 forever! It is my favorite age. I absolutely love communicating with Cooper right know. And I am remind almost daily how much he is like his sister when it comes to there thought process and intelligence. He tells me several times a day how much he loves me, and doesn't mind that I kiss him dozens of times a day. My Alli-cat has been sick for a several days and had me a little worried. After a doctors visit which was basically pointless but reassured me she was going to be fine, Allison is on the mends. She seems to be back to her self!! I laugh as I listening to my kiddos playing the Wii, Cooper wants to add a mustache to his character.