Well, we made it through the first few days of school! Matthew & Jacob both have had a great couple of days...we're praying that it continues!

Yesterday Rob had to work all day over at the University...bummer. I went with the boys to their first soccer games of the fall season. Jacob was so completely excited...especially when he got his shirt right before the game. His is grey and Matthew's is red this year. The highlight of Jacob's game for him was ALMOST scoring a goal from a kickoff! In Pre-K they play without a goalie and when he went to do a kickoff it went all the way to the goal...but, just missed it! He had so much fun! Matthew's game was in the afternoon...it's a good thing we live pretty close to the soccer fields! One of the highlights for Matthew was getting really close to scoring a goal himself...his didn't quite make it either...but he was excited none-the-less. We're off to a good start for the soccer season!

Today, after church, Rob and the boys went out to his Dad's house. Rob is working on rebuilding an old Oliver 70 tractor...he's taking it on a big tractor ride next weekend...the same one he was in last year. Rob took some time off and took the boys fishing for a while at his Dad's pond. Jacob caught tons of bluegill and Matthew caught a 16-inch catfish. The photos are on Rob's phone...I have no idea how to download them here or I would!

I stayed home today and got caught up on laundry, did some cleaning & watched a little bit of t.v.

Thanks for taking the time to check in and have a GREAT week.

First Day of School!

As most of you know by now, we've decided to keep Matthew in school at St. Paul, along with Jacob in Pre-K, for this year. They had a FANTASTIC first day! Matthew is so excited because this year he has his own number...He is #13! He said he has to memorize it. He got a new pencil that says "2nd grade is #1" which he thought was way cool too. But, best of all, he got to play soccer at recess with all of his buddies. Jacob had a great morning as well. He started out at the play-doh table and then he said they had recess, and he ate all of his grapes for snack...but, "Mom...I just wasn't in the mood for cheese" he said! I guess I won't send any more cheese sticks for his snack for a while! He got to play dress-up and he got to play with the "workin' tools". He was quite busy this morning.

Jacob's 1st Pre-K Soccer Practice!

I cannot begin to describe how excited Jacob was this week...he had waited about 2 weeks for this day! His 1st SOCCER practice! On Wednesday morning we went and bought him a new soccer ball, shorts & socks with the shin guards built in. He had a pair of cleats from Matthew so we didn't have to buy those. All afternoon he wanted to put on his soccer clothes...and finally...it was time! He had such a great time even though the sweat was just dripping off his tiny little face. He actually seemed to know a little bit about what he was doing. I guess watching big brother for 3 years now helped him a little bit!

Interview with Matthew

Name: Matthew Thomas Moore

Favorite Color: Green

Favorite Thing I Did This Summer: Went on Vacation

Who Do I Look Up Too: God

Favorite Sport: Soccer

Favorite Hobby: Going to the Farm

Favorite Word: Tractor

Favorite Book: My Star Wars books

Favorite Thing to do Outside: Ride my Bike

What I want to be when I grow up: An Engineer...since I'm good at building things.

Favorite TV Show: Finnius & Ferb (SP?????)

Favorite gift for Christmas: 4-Wheeler

Favorite thing to do inside: Build Legos

Favorite place to go on vacation: Florida

What did I like about vacation: Going crab hunting

What is your favorite movie: Star Wars

If I got to do one thing before school started I would: Go to St. Louis

Who are my pets: Calli & Oliver (cats)

Favorite pet I have ever had: cat

Number one thing I want for this Christmas: Bow & Arrow

My favorite room in the house: my room

A Few Random Thoughts...

~ The other day I got a phone call from a friend of mine from high school...I hadn't talked to him since graduation. He reminded me that our 20 year reunion was in 2009. Just talking to him has brought back so many memories from high school...they've been on my mind a lot lately. Thankful to be where I am at today.

~ A week ago today I turned 37. It's getting harder and harder for me to remember my age. Probably because I don't WANT to remember it. 37 YEARS...it just doesn't seem possible...gets me to thinking about what is REALLY important in life.

~ I seem to have been doing a lot of thinking lately!

~ I had a bit of time to myself this evening. Rob and the boys went to help Fred "cut calves"...if you know anything about farming...you'll know what that means. I won't go in to detail. I finished another Nicholas Sparks book that I had been wanting to read. I also cleaned off our shelves in the living room...I'm wanting to do a little rearranging. I've always got to be in the "right" mood...the "cleaning & organizing" mood...some of you may know exactly what I mean.

~ Tonight I am thankful for a relationship of mine that seems to be on the mend. That's all I can say...I'm just very thankful.

~ That's all for tonight...I have some friends traveling home tomorrow from Gulf Shores...please pray for safe travels.

Interview with Jacob

I COMPLETELY stole this idea from my friend, Heather's, blog...fabulous idea...thanks!


Name: Jacob Austin Moore

Favorite Color: Camoflage

Favorite Thing I Did This Summer: Went Swimming

Who Do I Look Up Too: God

Favorite Sport: T-Ball

Favorite Hobby: "What's a hobby, Mommy?" After explanation, he said, "Baseball"

Favorite Word: Poop

Favorite Book: My Monster Truck Book

Favorite Thing To Do Outside: Probably Fishing

What I want to be when I grow up: FBI

Favorite TV Show: Man vs. Wild

Favorite gift for Christmas: Guitar

Favorite thing to do inside: Watch T.V.

Favorite place to go on vacation: Texas (we've never been!)

What did I like about vacation: Going in the swimming pool.

What is your favorite movie: Indiana Jones

If I got to do one thing before school started I would: Go swimming

Who are my pets? Calli and Oliver

Favorite pet I have ever had: a cat

Number one thing I want for this Christmas: a Shotgun

My favorite room in the house: the basement



Coming up next...Matthew.

Matthew's Birthday Get-Together!

Yesterday, instead of having a birthday party, Matthew chose to spend the day with a couple of his best friends (he missed you, Jed!) doing some fun stuff! We started the day by going to Creative Ewe where each of the boys got to pick something to paint. They had a GREAT time. Matthew chose to paint a dolphin...Jacob chose a dinasaur...the other boys chose a semi-truck, squirrel & spoon rest. We then headed to Pizza Inn...man, can some of those boys eat! After lunch we had a little bit of time to kill before the movie started. We stopped at my parents' house where the boys all played kickball in the backyard for about a half hour. They were completely hot and sweaty after that...typical boys! Then we headed to the movies...Wall-E...it was a really cute movie. Matthew had a great day being with his friends and celebrating his 8th birthday!