Thursday, September 23, 2021

Coraline is SEVEN

For Coraline's birthday we let her choose her day -
Soccer (thankfully seems we were already scheduled for this)
Creek Time
Pet Store to Pet all the Cats
Buy Cat Toys, Cat Bowls, Cat Leash, Cat Treats, Cat Collars....
Shopping (we left Cecily with dad) she picked out roller skates and a sparkly jacket and a new movie
Movie Night with Ice Cream Sundaes and Popcorn




All Things Cats. 

Soccer! She did so well and the coaches had both teams come on the field to sing Happy Birthday to her. So Sweet! We also all got Kona Ice (flavored shaved ice) at the field to celebrate. 


Even Hot Fudge Syrup and Whip Cream!




Sparkly Jacket and New Clothes from Mamaw



She was visited by Mamaw and Papaw. 
Pappy came to watch her game and brought treats. 
Mom and Randy took her out for a date night of Mexican food and shopping. 
Grandpa Rick and Aunt Rene stopped by with fun presents. 
Brother & Sister Allen - Coraline's teachers at church came by with a toy and 2 dozen cupcakes to celebrate. 
Presents and money in the mail from family. 
She had a great Number Seven!


Favorite Food: Biscuits and Gravy, Dad's Tomato Soup, and all of dad's food that he makes. 

Favorite Color: Pink. Always. Pink.

Favorite Thing to Do: Play with my friends and family and my cats

Want to be when you grow up: Veterinarian and a mom with five kids 2 boys and 3 girls

Favorite Animal: Cat, Dog, Flamingo

Monday, September 20, 2021

Pond Play Date!

 Mamaw and Papaw let us enjoy the pond one last time for the year! 

We have LOVED the pond this year and have spent so many playdates there. 

We had a break from our co-op so we had a playdate with one extra family last week. 

The weather was lovely and we had all sorts of treats.

Levi even came home and loaded us up for a hay wagon ride to the pond and back. 



Millie and Anna having lifeguard duty. 
(Anna has two boys that are 11 and 13 which was a fun add to the group)

Trying to push Luke off the dock.




Dennise made cookies and Mamaw left us popsicles. 


Watermelon Time! 
I should have brought more it was gone quick!




City Bus Adventure!

Monthly Adventure Club went on a ride on the City Bus this week! 
Anne and I were the only brave souls to take the bus but everyone else met us at the park for snacks and play time before we headed out to ride again. It was super fun! The kids all loved it and it was a great learning and appreciation for the mamas. Plus our bus station is nice.  
I think we scared/surprised most of the college kids that got on.
2 mamas and 11 kids. 



No seatbelts or car seats for the win!


Monica with  Bella, Lyla and Cecily 


Waiting at the station!





Lyla and Bella


Evans & Neulieb Crew! 

 

Fort Ouiatenon

We went with our other homeschooling monthly group - KLASS to the fort and got a presentation from a woman with so much knowledge about the past. We learned about Mad Hatter from the Wizard of Oz and where that character came from - hats being made in a factory made by mercury! 
I was amazed I had never known that before!
The kids got to see different animal furs and go into the fort. 



Sheets family came along too.



Coraline and Audrey



 

Saturday, September 11, 2021

Soccer Saturday

This week I got to help coach Coraline's team and she put in so much more effort. Most times she comes to soccer to socialize. 

This is how it started and I thought well at least she is happy with friends. 

Cecily got to steal our besties grandma and sit with her for a little while which was so nice. 

Treats while we watch C!

Cecily runs on the field during half time to squeeze Levi.

Coraline!

Bella! She was awesome and did a pretty hard blow on her knees but played in bloody socks.

Hannah (Clairana's girlfriend) came with all her artsy things for the littles. 

 

Honey Harvest

After soccer we loaded up and took our hives over to Chris' house to harvest! He is so kind to let us come over and use his expensive equipment every year and show us the bee ropes. 
We learn something new every year. 
We got 6 gallons! 
Stickiness Everywhere!





No drop left behind!












 

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