Soccer Star Carson

Carson is playing soccer for the first time this Spring. During his first practice, he scored 2 goals but the most priceless moment was after his first goal, he ran the length of the field to hug his Daddy. He was so proud! It was a windy day so Brooke and I missed it but heard a play-by-play.

Carson wanted his team name to be the Tigers but his teammate Kassie named them the Soccer Stars; Carson wasn't thrilled but was a good sport! Here is our little man in his soccer shirt. Isn't he so cute?

Little sister Brooke attending her first of many games cheering on big brother. The weather was perfect and she loves being outside! Aunt Katy and her friend Jess completed Carson's cheering squad.
Carson's first corner kick! The man in the blue is Coach Chris, Carson's coach.

Carson narrowly missed this goal, but he has great form!

During warm-ups with his Spiderman soccer ball. Coach Ben is behind the goal. We're so lucky Carson has great coaches and a good group of teammates!

Later that day, Brian and Carson show off their grassy feet after a long afternoon of mowing, weeding and mulching! Happy Spring!

Happy Easter!

We went to Illinois to celebrate Easter - we had a fun weekend!

Another picture taken by Carson, our little photographer.

My beautiful sisters - Aunt Katy and Aunt Teese.

Carson hunting for eggs filled with quarters at Granny and Grandpa's house.

Nana and baby Brooke.

Brooke's first Easter basket!

Carson found his basket - and everyone else's!

Carson's Clifford basket was full of candy, a book about Easter and sidewalk chalk and paint!

Awaiting the Easter bunny!

Happy 30th Anniversary, Mom and Dad!

Mom and Dad celebrated their 30th anniversary on March 31. They set such a great example of love that we appreciate so much! We celebrated Easter weekend when we were all together - and the kids (all 6 of us now!) surprised them with a cake and a little something to help fund a fun trip this summer!

Crazy Busy!

We have been crazy busy since I went back to work - and my Econ class is sucking up any spare time I have! I'm halfway through the class, but still have a mid-term, a paper and a final exam in the next three weeks. I'll be very thankful when I'm done, even though my teacher is possibly the best teacher I've ever had. He's known as "Joe Econ" at Indiana Wesleyan and it suits him. I knew I was "getting it" in last night's episode of The Office...so, Joe Econ must be an amazing teacher! Thanks for your patience with me and my lack of posting! Here's to catching up.....

Brooke was ready for bed when Carson put her Easter basket in her bed. She grabbed onto the bunny ear and fell asleep!

Carson dressed as a pirate!
Our little lady in her adorable Lady Bug outfit from the Rackley's. Even the socks are red with black polka dots - how cute!

Brooke is at the phase where she tries to "eat" everything - here she is tasting her Bumbo seat.

Big brother giving his little sis, Baby B as he calls her, a big smooch.

Brian is training for the mini marathon next weekend. I am so proud of him! He ran a 15K a few weekends ago - in 1 hour, 23 minutes!

Brian and Carson went to cheer on the Pacers. It was actually the first time Carson went to a game without Suite tickets - it's nice to have a Daddy with such great perks!

What a Smile!

Here's a short video of our little angel. Enjoy!

Yesterday was Carson's first soccer game. He was really excited and paid close attention to the score of the game. At the end he was very excited because his team won 4-3. His team's name is the Soccer Stars (named by a 4 year girl named Cassie).

Got a video of Carson doing a corner kick and then saving the ball from going out of bounds. Notice he raises his arm in celebration after such a game changing kick!

Brother and Sister

We sat the kids down last night to try to get a good picture of the two of them together. It can be a challenge to get both of them smiling and looking at the camera at once - I am actually just posting about half of the photos we took. We finally just said good enough is good enough! Enjoy - and have a great weekend!