Do you think that sign applies to us?

These photos are from Ben's soccer team party. Isn't it great that boys tend to ignore the rules and just kind of do their own thing. Those of you who have boys - you know exactly what I'm talking about.

That's his coach with him giving him his trophy for a season well played. This season David was assistant coach and Coach Chris was the head coach. Next season (fall 08) - David will be the head coach and Chris will be the assistant. David's hoping with the kids being a little older (this will be our 3rd season with this team and David coached the first season) they'll hopefully have better listening ears. Hopefully - one can only dream, right?

Ben's soccer team

Ben finished his 2nd season with his soccer team - the Crashers. He really enjoyed himself and had a great time. We think he'll continue this next season. He seems to want to. He's not a real athletic boy, but he loves to play. He's not competitive (like his brother) and he's always smiling when he's playing. He has a great time.

Will has been so sad this season that he hasn't been able to play soccer. David took his picture when we took the team picture - he was so happy about being included. This season, we'll sign him up with the city. He has to be 4 to play and since he'll turn 4 in July, he's old enough now. He can't wait. He's more athletic and physical that Ben is - and we think he'll do great. He's got more of a competitive spirt than Ben - so hopefully he can keep a good team spirit being on a team.

This summer Ben is taking a golf camp - he's excited about that. David really wants him to play golf - and since he's not a real physical kid, we think it might suit him better. Although left handed - hopefully he doesn't have any problems. Some say he's more suited to play baseball since he's left handed. And who knows - he may play this next season.

Where should I start

Now that I'm a blogger - I think I'm a little addicted, sort of like craigslist. My best girlfriend got me hooked on that (thank you Dena) - but that's a different story.

Today is the first day of summer (officially for my boys). It's 9am - Will is awake (of course); the hubby went into the office today (maybe he'll actually get some work done); Ben is asleep (he remembers me telling him yesterday if he got up for his last day of school that he could stay up as late as he wanted b/c it was summer. Little did he know that was a ploy to get him out of bed. Of course - last night he was up until 11pm. Yikes!); and Andy is still asleep as well (the last week he's been sleeping until 10 or 11 everyday (yea me!). I'm certain it's a growth spurt and soon he'll go back to waking up at 7am). Not a lot of plans for today - just going to clean house (it's so scarey), and maybe taking the boys to the gym so I can workout (yes - I'm working out ... I know hard to believe), and then they can swim. We'll see how the day actually goes - but hopefully I at least get some housework done.

Will needs clothes - I guess my blog is done...

I'm an official blogger

So ... I've been thinking, contemplating starting a blog. I mean - why not? Everyone whose anyone either has a blog, a myspace or a facebook page - or all three. My friends keep telling me I'm not cool if I don't have a myspace, after all I just have email.

So today - David started this blog for me and added the first photo. I'm not particularly fond of that photo - I think it's a bad angle for me. But it depicts what our family is - we are a unity, but it's a little nutty in our house. With three boys, life wouldn't be anything other than complete chaos. But it's great chaos and it's ours and we are so thankful for it.

So - thanks to my husband ... I now have a place to write, add photos and keep my family and friends updated about our lives. And if for nothing else - it's a place for me to post and keep treasured memories so that I won't forget them.

I hope you enjoy and let me apologize in advance if I ramble (like now).

Kate

Ben's now a first grader

Today was Ben's last day of Kindergarten. I can't believe that already he is a first grader. It just seems like yesterday that he was starting kindergarten. He had a great year and really enjoyed his friends and his teachers.

When I picked him up from school today I said to him 'you are no longer a kindergartener - how does it feel to be a first grader?' He said 'I'm not a first grader - I still have 3 months.'

He was excited about the summer coming, but now is wondering 'what do I do?' We have a lot of camps planned for the boys - so hopefully we won't have a tough time keeping them amused.

On the first day of school I took a picture of Ben in front of the tree in front of his school, and then today - on the last day, I took the same picture (or tried - I suppose). I can't believe how much he's changed in one year. His hair is a little longer now - both Ben & Will have decided the longer, skater look is what they like now.

We are so proud of him and so happy with our 'almost in 3 months' first grader.

Post Number One - It's Great to be Here

Family portrait Memorial Day 2008 - of course, one guy is squirming and another just isn't happy.