A Day of Lasts

Today was Payton and Lincoln's last day of school and the ACS Carnival.  What a fun way to end the school year!

There were lots of carnival games, face painting, a balloon person, and karaoke.  Plus popcorn, snow cones, and cotton candy.  Can you say sugar coma?  The kids had a blast!

In case you were wondering about Lincoln's choice in face paint, he was either Olaf or the snow monster depending on when you asked.  Haha!

I can't believe the year is over.  I can't believe that Payton will be in 2nd grade and that Lincoln will be in Kindergarten.  Crazy! 

Lincoln and Payton both had such wonderful teachers.  Ms. Gomes was wonderful with Payton and Mrs. Lasher and Ms. Day were a perfect combo for Lincoln.  I feel so blessed to be able to send them to Almaden Country School. 

Today was also the last day of soccer.  Lincoln is super sad because he loves to play, Payton is thrilled because she doesn't like to play, and Austin is really indifferent about the whole thing, I think he actually loves it but his class was the last of all of them and he was always tired by the time his class started.  Haha!

Lincoln started soocer!

Lincoln has been looking forward to playing soccer all summer.  Even begging to play.  I would have even signed him up for an earlier session but with vacations I thought it would be better just to wait.

Today was his first day and he loved it.  He had such a great time.  He was hustling the whole time.  If the coaches said it was time for a water break he sprinted to get his drink, guzzled down some water, then sprinted back. 

I love seeing him so excited about it.  I think Dave is too.  Michelle has said on more than one occasion that watching Lincoln is like watching Dave when he was little.  Future soccer star people.  :o)

Soccer

Soccer time again.  Payton did so much better today.  She only cried during the first game.  Maybe next week she will not cry at all.  :o) 

On the other hand, Lincoln LOVES it.  There is so much joy on his face as he is running around playing the games and kicking the ball.

Today Ralph, Michelle, and Ashley were able to join us.  They commented several times on how much Lincoln reminded them of Dave when he was little.

Afterwards we went to Shin Sushi for dinner and then tried the little ice cream shop next door.  It wasn't Sweet Retreat Frozen yogurt but it was it was pretty tasty.

Chores, Play, and Soccer

The kids actually volunteered to do chores today.  What!?!?!?!  When does that happen?  They started with helping mow the lawn, then moved inside and helped me dust, vacuum, and wash windows.  All to earn some stickers.  Love it!

Since they were so helpful, we set up the water toys out in the front yard so they could play while Dave and I worked in the garage. 

Then off to soccer!

From the pictures it looks as though Payton is REALLY into it.  Boy, do I wish that were the case.  We decided to move her to the 4 and 5 year old class instead of the 5 and 6 year old class because she was crying at the drop of a hat, and that was just during the skill building games.  Dave thinks we need to get her into more competitive things.  I just hope she starts to enjoy it, she was so excited to try it in the beginning.

Lincoln on the other hand is LOVING it.  I think it is partly his personality but I also think it is because he has a friend in the class with him.  Maybe we just need to make sure Payton meets the kids in her class.

 

While Lincoln was in class, Payton was hanging out with Dave and asked if she could take some pictures.  I just happened to turn and she her taking pictures of Lincoln playing on the big camera.  She is so cute, and actually got some really nice shots.

 



Kids Love Soccer - Day 1

The is the day Dave has been waiting for, Payton and Lincoln had their first day of soccer.  We spent the morning getting them set up with cleats, shin guards, soccer socks, and athletic clothing.

Both kids appeared to be VERY excited.

Payton's class was first.  Turns out she is a bit sensitive.  Haha!  Let me start off by saying that this program is very cool.  The coaches are great with the kids and I think they have come up with some great games to help teach the kids different soccer skills.  The first game they played was kind of like tag.  The kids were suppose to run around the field and the coach would try and kick the ball to their feet, if he hit their feet they were supposed to grab a ball and try to "tag" the other kids until they all had a ball.  As soon as the coach blew the whistle to start Payton started crying and ran back to me.  What?  She had a hard time throughout the class.  She would do a really well during one game and then break down during the next.  Hopefully next week will be better.

There is a class between Payton and Lincoln's classes so we went out and kicked the ball around in an adjoining field.  I love Lincoln's action shots.

Not sure if Lincoln was just tired or taking a cue from Payton but he did NOT want to go to his class.  So the coaches invited me and Payton to join his class.  Fortunately, it only took him a couple of minutes to warm up to the coaches.  He had so much fun...and so did Payton.