Spring Family Pics

Teegan scores....

After Teegan played soccer in the Fall we knew we wanted to get him on an outdoor team this Spring. We were on a waiting list for a Soccer Club called "United Impact". Prior to the season starting Neil received an email that said they have enough players on the waiting list to start up another team, but they need a coach. I was all excited because I have always wanted Neil to coach our kids. Neil was not game and it took a lot of convincing. Finally, we agreed and Neil is now coaching Teegan's soccer team. It is so cute to hear Teegan call him Coach Neil out on the field.

Teegan got his first outdoor goal during his second game. Mom missed it because it was a 9:00 AM game, which was way to early for the babies. Last week Teegan had two assists (one of those could have been and should have been his goal). We are so proud of him and he is having a blast. What an all-star!

Keep it up Coach Neil.

Neil asked for team name suggestions and one of the little girls wanted to name the team "Coach Neil". Neil wasn't liking it, and after throwing out some suggestions, half of the team wanted to be called "The Dinosaurs" and the other half wanted to be called "The Monsters". Needless to say, they are "The Dinosaur-Monsters". Try cheering for that name!

Teegan's Playing T-Ball

We decided to sign Teegan up for his first experience with baseball (T-Ball), and only because he has buddies who are playing. Ripley, Braden, and Christian are all on his team and the coaches are Adam and Ryan. It has been fun!

Why did we think dying eggs was going to be a good idea?

Three baths later and there is still dye on the hands of all three kids. It's a good thing that Grandma Great is so patient and doesn't mind messes! Thanks for the fun Grandma Great.

Easter Bunny

Today we took the kids to the mall to see the Easter Bunny. Teegan was excited and walked up to the bunny and give him a high five followed by knuckles. Ryton was close behind and all excited. He also gave the bunny a high five. Jaida would not go near the bunny and wouldn't take her eyes off of the bunny. I knew there was no way she would sit on the bunnies lap so I sat her next to the bunny (Ryton and Teegan took the lap). Jaida went nuts so, that's right, I was in the picture.

She did stop crying and started to seem a little okay with it, so we tried to put her on the Bunny's lap and this is what happened.

Her brothers couldn't figure out what the big deal was. Ryton does look a little concerned.

So little!!

Ryton and Jaida had their 18 month well-child appointment a couple of days ago and they are still not on the growth chart. Not even touching the line. For those who may not be aware, you can turn your infant (rear-facing) car seat around when your baby is at least one year old and weights at least 20 lbs. Well, my little Jaida Bug still does not weight 20 lbs. Jaida weighed in at 19 lbs at 7 oz. It looks as though she just may be rear-facing until she is two. Ryton weighed in at 21 lbs.

All is well with the twins!!

Kindergarten is almost here!

Ok, so we can't decide (that's right, Neil and Julie -- can not make a decision), what school we want Teegan to attend this Fall for Kindergarten. Do we keep him at the Childrens Academy as an after school program and send him to a school near the preschool he has been attending? Or does Neil stay home another year and we send Teegan to a school (public or charter) near us? Well, since none of these options include the school in our area -- we have had to fill out special permits for all schools (5 in total). And now we are getting invited to attend all of the orientations and being told that it is in our best interest to attend them all. Last Friday we attended the first Kindergarten Orientation for Teegan. I knew it was coming, but I had no idea how soon it was coming. And assessments, are you kidding me. My kid is obviously the smartest kid in the world (and I don't need anyone telling me so).

We would like to see him attend a full-day kindergarten, but also found out that they hold full day Kindergarten for those who score low on their assessment (needing additional time in Kindergarten) or high on their assessment (used as a mentor/role model). The next orientation is in two weeks, and another two in April. We have been told that acceptance letters for the public schools will be mailed on March 31st. We may not hear from the charter school for a few more months. And then on top of this decision, how do full-time working parents coordinate work schedules with school schedules (if/when Neil goes back to work). I have a headache!