Goodbye, St. Louis

I have really enjoyed living here.  After only a year, I'm a little sad to be moving away tomorrow.  Knowing all along that this was only a temporary gig makes it a bit easier, though.  On to California!

British Soccer Camp

The Boy had soccer camp this week.

We loved Coach Mike and Mike and their British accents.

It was so hot all week long, but he never complained once.

Happy Birthday, Girl

She'll be two next week, but we celebrated tonight so Papa could be there. I seem to have lost her birthday sash so we got a ribbon instead. I think I like it more than the sash idea - way easier and something she might be willing to wear every birthday up until 18.

The ice cream cupcakes were a hit with her. Then she opened presents:

A baby doll from Papa.

 A backpack with Mini Mouse inside from Grandma Nancy and Grandpa Jim.

A few things from Daddy, Mommy, and the Boy including her own vacuum cleaner.

Happy Birthday, my beautiful baby. I can't believe you're so big already. We love you!

I Want...

Yesterday the Boy kept telling me things that he wishes he had. At some point he became slightly whiny about it.  So I decided to have a brief discussion about how "stuff" does not make us happy, and how we are most happy when we are grateful for the things we have. To which he responded,

"But Mom, I want to have more things to be grateful for".

All I could do was giggle.

Sing a Song

She loves to sing in church now.  It is followed by walking up and down the aisle to avoid sitting and to gain attention from as many people as possible.

It Begins

This was the first day of my soccer mom life.

He had a good time - I'm hoping soccer is his sport.

Missouri Drivers

My sister has listened to me rant about Missouri drivers since I moved here.  She visited us back in February and realized I wasn't kidding.  Seriously, they just cannot stay in their lanes.  So when she saw this card at the store, she couldn't resist sending it to me as a reminder to be careful what I say in front of the punks.  Hehe...