My Soccer Sweeties

Yay! We started soccer last week!

Justin's practice began a week before the girls' did. He had 2 sessions before it was the girls' turn to practice. Lexi cried both times. "I want to play soccer game!" In truth, she just wanted to put on the shin guards and special socks. About 15 minutes into her first practice, she told me she didn't want to play "soccer game" anymore. So there you go.

They're just super cute though and, for the most part, they're really enjoying it. However....... it does seem that we'll be needing to work on jumping jacks as soon as possible.

The little guy in the white long sleeve shirt... the one who appears to be swatting at flies... yep, that would be Justin.

Extreme Makeover Russian Edition

What's the deal with kids and the make up obsession?
It seems like every time we visit a friend's house, the first thing Natalie finds is the play make up. We didn't own any make up... until last week, that is. (You can be sure, that I did not make this purchase!)

So, here are my sweet little girls... looking all purple and bruised. Justin did his best to assist with the make up application. I was surprised that he restrained himself from getting all dolled up as well. To tell you the truth, he may have snuck in just a little blush ;)

Scott came home near the end of the makeover session... none too pleased with his black eyed princesses... but he hid it well.

And don't forget about our canine princess. Lexi made sure Molly was beautified as well.

The Obvious Question....

So there I was...... (that's how Scott always starts his good stories!)


Setting: Justin in the bathtub last night.

Justin: Look Mama! I'm swimming!

Me: Good Job. Maybe this summer you can take swim lessons.

Justin: What's that?

Me: You'll go to a big pool and there will be a teacher who shows you how to swim.

Justin: A teacher?

Me: Yes. A swim teacher.

Justin: (thoughtful for a minute)........... Will she have a tail?......... like Ariel?




On a side note. We've yet to go to Disneyland, but somehow the kids know all about this magical place where Mickey Mouse lives. (Perhaps more importantly, where all of the princesses live.) This morning Justin complained, "Mama, everyone gets to go to Disneyland, but not us." Ugh. Don't get me wrong...I'm really looking forward to their first Disneyland experience. I know they'll love it. What I'm not looking forward to? The small fortune it takes to make the magic!