The day finally arrived. After all the preparation it took to become Andrew's soccer coach we could finally have fun! I have 13 kids on my team and it's a great group. My assistant, John Pacifico, couldn't make the first practice so I was solo. It was a little crazy but I think the kids had fun. We have a lot to learn but it's going to be a great experience!
Right after soccer practice we had Back to School Night at the boys' school. We went to Matthew's classroom first and then to Andrew's. It was completely chaotic but I'm glad the boys were able to see their rooms and meet their teachers before the first day. Matthew only has 10 kids in his class with 2 teachers which is perfect for him. He's also with his buddy Chase which will be extremely helpful in transitioning my momma's boy into going to school. Andrew's class has 20 kids but seems very well organized and very academic which is perfect for him considering he's the oldest in his class.
Matthew's room (above)Andrew's room (below)
Friday, Sept 3; being the last day of summer vacation and a BEAUTIFUL day. I decided to take the kids to Purina Farms. I had never been before and decided it would be a great adventure. The Pacificos joined us which made it even better. It was a long drive but a beautiful drive so we didn't even notice. It wasn't very crowded which was amazing since it was such a beautiful day. The first thing we saw when we arrived was a pond full of fish, then we looked at the cows, pigs and horses. Then it was time for the Dog Show. After the dog show we walked around and pet some pigs and chickens. Then on the second level of the barn there were all kind of toy tractors for the boys to play with in a table full of corn...they were in heaven! Mia and Andrew also enjoyed the mazes. Molly was such an angel. She just chilled in the stroller, missed her nap, and went with the flow. She's amazing. She also used a snap trap for the first time. The last activity we did before lunch was a tractor ride which was a big hit. Amazingly the boys stayed awake the whole way home because they each got a new little truck; it must have given them the energy they needed to say awake. Poor Molly only slept about 30 minutes in the car and that was it for the entire day!
After naps the Pacificos came over to our house for dinner and a walk to the pond. The weather was just amazing. It was a great last day of summer!
Saturday September 4; All Day at Camp Pacifico
Allison and I met for our Saturday morning run. This day we did a trail run at Bablar. Then we went back to her house and Drew and the kids met us there. We spent the rest of the day there, even naps. It was such a perfect day! The guys watched football on their outside TV, the kids played inside and outside. Matthew and Molly took great naps. Andrew felt so special skipping nap and watching a movie with Blake. After dinner we made smores. It was a perfect Labor Day Weekend Celebration!
Sunday September 5, 2010
After church it was so windy that Drew had the bright idea to pull out the kites and let the boys try flying a kite. They got a little frustrated but it was cute. After the Tulsa football game we headed out to do some fall shopping. Not exactly a fun time but it had to be done:)
Labor Day, September 6, 2010
John and Christina came over for dinner. Again, it was a beautiful day. We had a great time playing with Josie. She is so cute. She does not like to sit still so during dinner John and Christina had to follow her around giving her bites. After dinner we took a walk. It was such an enjoyable night. Josie's favorite part were the ducks in the pond. She loved quacking at them and them quacking right back!
