Sunday

Lexi wore her white dress to church today.  I decided to give her a fishbone braid.

During church, I told Lexi that when I was young I would draw pictures of the people around me.  She drew several different pictures including one of me.

evening walk

Travel Dog

Mother's Day 2014

Lexi and Jordan brought me breakfast in bed.  Lexi cut an apple and Jordan poured a glass of milk.  There was raspberries around the bowl.  They also excitedly brought me cards and presents. Lexi bought a mug from the school store.  She said that it is because I like peppermint tea, which is very thoughtful.

Card made at home:
To: Mom
From: Lexi
"1 cent is for the #1 mom.  I love U."

Art project/card with coupon book made at school

Sign Lexi made and hung for me on the stairs.  

My friend, Annette, sent me the toe decals.  She has a website (http://www.toe2toedesign.com).

Soccer Saturday

Second Grade Field Day

I went to the school this afternoon to watch Lexi participate in field day.  She was able to complete all of the tasks, which helped her class get 3rd place.  The toughest task for her was making a basket.  They gave the kids 3 chances to make 2 baskets.  If they completed the task, their cards were stamped.  If not, they had to go to the back of the line and try again.  We spent quite a bit of time in that line, but she finally made it.  

Half Way Through the Season

Soccer

It was a great game today.  The coach for the other team was so positive and encouraging to all the kids.  He even tied shoes for kids on our team.  Our coach is very nice too, but a little reserved.

Green Today

The kids both happen to be wearing green today, so I took a picture.

Easter Sunday

The kids had a hard time finding their baskets this morning.  I think the Easter Bunny kicked it up a notch this year.  Lexi found her basket in the clothes dryer.

Ready for church

Coloring Eggs

We colored eggs this evening.  Each kid had 6 eggs.  

Second Soccer Game

Lexi's second soccer game was today.  She scored 2 of the 4 goals for her team.  It was a great boost for her love of sports.  

Zoo Field Trip

The second graders went to Houston today for their annual field trip.  It was at the zoo, which is a place Lexi loves.  She is a huge animal lover.  She had lots to talk about when she got back.

Go Hawks! - First Soccer Game

Lexi had her first soccer game today.  The team met at a local elementary school to decorate cars and go in a parade to the fields.  I brought window paint and wrote "Go Hawks!" on the back window.  Jordan asked me to write "Go Lexi" on his window.  Lexi used it to write "I love soccer" on her window.  

Lexi was pretty nervous this morning. She didn't know what to expect.  I was a little worried that my kids didn't know the point of the game.  Lexi's team had only had 2 practices and the only thing I'd seen them do was drills.  The first practice was mainly about informing parents.  I didn't see much of her second practice because it was at the same time as Jordan's first practice.  Her practice field was just far enough away that I couldn't see it.  The game went well though.  There were a few kids who have played before and they seemed to be helping the flow of the game.  By half time, all of the kids seemed to get it.  I was pleasantly surprised by Lexi's abilities.  She was great at running and not afraid to go after the ball.  She is definitely an asset to the team.  

Team photo: Gordon, Ayush, Michael, Olivia, Lexi, Ankith, Tyler, and Bennett