Soccer anyone??

So...I am not sure when this obsession with Soccer started. I am Ok with any physical activity the kids do considering the cyber age they are growing up in.  So many techy items they have Cell phones, Ipods, Computers, Video games...its all sedentary and no real outdoorsy kind of stuff. But James really never played much soccer. He had always played basketball. He played B-ball in elementary school and some in middle. He played on MWR and Upward. He seemed to us like that would be his "sport". Out of the blue he formed a desire to play soccer. So...like anything else they want to try we told him..."if we pay for the season you will follow thru" We paid for the season and he hasnt stopped since. He played on his High School Varsity squad his freshman year and  he has played Varsity since. His # is 15 and even off season to stay conditioned he  plays for Amelia Island Youth Soccer League. This year we signed up for AIY after the season was over in HS and we put him with U-16 ( his age group) Well...the coach called and asked him if he would consider playing U-19 as well. SO he is...he is soccer obsessed. So we basically paid for 1 team and he is playing for 2. Its games all weekend long...sometimes even 3 games but I have never seen such dedication from him. He likes B-ball but he LOVES Soccer. Officially I am a soccer mom...I dont mind. I go to as many games as I can. This wont last forever and he will be entering the real adult world when he graduates next year. I go cheer him on... Its nice that I am not the only one that loves him so. His coach and teammates I can hear screaming and cheering him on..." Go Haff " "Way to set it up" "Way to block Haff "  "Great Game Haff"...  James knows no bounds. He is strong but kind hearted. Jim and I we couldnt be prouder of this young man we have raised. He learned the game, he learned to stay dedicated and focused. Those traits will stay with our soccer kid for life...WAY TO GO HAFF....I love you

The Tired TOOF FAIRWY

Ok...so with James and Marin when their teeth came loose or out it was a big drama. James' teeth NEVER budged. He lost his first tooth at age 8 and eventually just had to have most of his baby teeth pulled. Which wasnt the greatest for him. Marins teeth were loose and did come out but she didnt want them too and would cry and ask if she was "DIENG??" It was the funniest thing. Jim and I would try SO hard not to laugh and help her thru it but honestly...she could have taken an academy award. Now Jon's tooth has been loose and well I will be honest I wasnt sure HOW he would do. I took him for his regualr dentist exam and she told me all his teeth on the bottom were loose but that they would be fine. Jon didnt seemed phased a bit??? OK. The dentist and I told him to wiggle it everyday. Well....he bit into his pj pants and pulled the dang tooth out. I was shocked. He just pulled it OUT. He came to me laughing and said...I LOST MY TOOF....I looked and sure enough he was bleeding and the tooth was on the floor. I couldnt believe it....WHAT NO DRAMA. NO $400 VISIT FOR AN EXTRACTION....NOTHING...just a tooth pulled out !! He was so happy. Out of the blue he starts saying. THE TOOF FAIRWY IS BRINGING ME $5's !!! I have no idea what tooth fairy told him that but regardless...$5's it is. We ran to the bathroom where he got a bit quiet and nervous at all the blood. Then he said I NEED A BAND AID. He was so funny...Needless to say I sent him to bed. Where he proceeded NOT to SLEEP. I checked on that boy every hour and finally by 2 AM and a very CRANKY TIRED TOOF FAIRWY got onto him to get to bed RIGHT NOW. The *humm** Tooth fairy FINALLY made it back to his room by 2:30. Only for Jon to wake her up at 4 :30 AM to show her the money. AYYEE...It was a LONG NIGHT...and there was a very weary tired toof fairwy the next day I can tell you that. I told Jim...next time its your turn buddy....

Sports Banquet

It is so hard not to be impressed by the young FOCUSED children of today. When there are so many things that can make them step off the path its a pleasure to sit in a room full of great middle school kids who are just amazing. That was the case yesterday when I attended Marin's sports banquet. The school athletic director figured out that the children in that room AVERAGE GPA was 3.5 !! Several of the Yulee teams excelled beyond belief. The entire basketball team was the state champs in their district 2 years running. The football team were the champs 4 years in a row. The cheerleading team took 3 first place trophy's in competition. The track team took their first place win in the state meet. It was just incredible. Most of these children played more that 1 sport. They play 2-3 sports and maintain thier academics. YEAH...THEY DESERVE A STANDING O !! I was very proud. They are going to be a power house in high school.
Go Hornets.

Katie/ Track : Marin & Peyton/ Cheer : Jenn/Soccer

Cheer Captains Tori and Marin helping with awards

Yulee Middle School Cheerleaders !! GO HORNETS

WWWOooooHOOOOOooooo

Its Official....the count down has started. We made our paper chain last night and we are SO SO SO EXCITED. We are ready for Dad to get back home. I am ordering t-shirts for us all ;) Hopefully...that will fit into the budget. We also got our invitation to the candlelight vigil the night before. We havent been to one here so I think we will also attempt that. We can go and see what the last one will be like. I am getting choked up just thinking of homecoming....We are so ready to have the sailors home, our family back....

Just Me layout

The Scrapfabulous Chics ( my yahoo group ) are having a one page layout 'swap'
I got my one page done and just love it. I cant believe how fast it all came together. The category is "ALL ABOUT ME" I titled mine ' JUST ME....turning 40' Some layouts come so easy and some are a struggle. This one was easy. I hope when we swap....they love it.

40 IS FABULOUS :)

Age is just a number....I always assumed that 40 would be a devastating age. You know...OVER THE HILL with black and grey accents. My day was pretty nice.  I had a very bad cold but the kids started the day off so cute. They made me homemade waffles, coffee and left all these sweet notes thru out the house everywhere....from my purse, to the fridge, even the dryer. They are such great kids !! Then my friends/family stepped in. They know Jim's away and they made sure that I had a memorable day. From flowers, to wine, chocolates, scrappy things....everyone was so awesome. I am so blessed to have so many wonderful people touch my life. At times I was moved to tears. 40 was a fabulous day....sick and all. It was still filled with love and support.

The next day was my 21 year wedding anniversary....21 years with Jim. WOW...I can't believe that at all. I remember fondly our high school years, our early navy years, All the wonderful things we have shared....the births of our children, Our first home and though he wasnt here....he was close to my heart. 21 years and I love him more today than I ever thought possible. No matter where you are....your never anywhere but right beside me. COUNTING THEM DOWN SM....

I'm Back

So...Its been over a month that I havent been on. I have to say so much has been happening...LIFE HAS TAKEN OVER. I'm afraid that happens sometimes. As for me and my medical issues. I have been to see a specialist, who decided that he would run his own tests and come up with  his own diagnosis for whats happening to me. I am not sure how that makes me feel. should I be MORE NERVOUS or NOT. So I did exactly what a good patient does. I followed his directions. I made my follow up appt for 3/18 and re-did another 12 more vials of bloodwork. I'm trying to stay positive and doing lots of prayers.

My cousin is not doing so well. He is having lots of issues and my uncle is struggling with the overwhelming task of all of this. The heartache I feel over this is so intense. I just continue to believe that God has a plan. God will help us thru these struggles. All of them.