A first for Braelyn as Awana starts!

After years of saying "goodbye" to her older sisters(it was only 3years, but seemed like an eternity to her) Braelyn finally is old enough to go to Awana. She started Cubbies and Tori started her second year of Sparks. For those of you who are not familiar with the club. It's held at our church and it's a time for them to hear a Bible Story, games, snacks, craft, and memorize Bible verses. My girls love the social part and I love how the memorization keeps me accountable to be memorizing with them. For the first time in a long time I am not working at Awana this year and taking advantage of at least a couple hours to touch base with my busy husband each week. We are looking forward to having a designated "date night" while the girls are enjoying Awana. All day yesterday Braelyn kept asking me, "Is it time for Cubbies now?" She just couldn't wait!

Got our vests and bags and ready to go!
Tori loves her lil'sis!
Braelyn and Lexi Kostjuk - they are buddies and so excited to be together for Cubbies!
Lexi, Braelyn, and Kate Penberthy getting ready to start!

My Birthday with my husband at "The Happiest Place on Earth!"

My Birthday was last Friday the 12th. Usually it comes and goes and you know how it is as a mom. This year I had the wonderful idea that Daniel and I go to Disneyland by ourselves. No little munchkins, no strollers, no stress, just a relaxing day at D-land. It's definitely one of my favorite places, not so much for my husband, so I considered it such a display of love on his behalf. We got there after lunch time and had plenty of time to ride our favorite rides and the new "Toy Story" ride in CA Adventure(lots of fun). Then had a wonderful dinner at the Blue Bayou restaurant inside the Pirate's of the Caribbean ride. I have always wanted to go there, and finally got my wish. It was a birthday celebration I will remember and I'm so thankful I had the time with my husband. B'ball is in full swing as they prepare for the season to start late October, so time with him is going to get sparse. I'm 32 now, which tells me I'm getting up there, but I definitely don't feel like it can be possible. However, I look forward to getting old and getting closer to heaven, the happiest place ever!
In front of the Castle
Our Blue Bayou dinner! So fun and so yummy!

Soccer Season is upon us....

It's soccer time again, and once again I'm coaching Tori's U6girls team. We have 5 members of the "Pink Crushers" and are having lots of fun. Though it's a non-competitive league(ie. we don't keep score) the parents all still keep score, and so far our "Crushers" name is very fitting. Tori and two other girls are playing their second year together and have improved so much. We have two new girls playing their first year and one we have nicknamed "bulldog". Believe it or not, they are moving past bee-hive soccer (everybody swarming the ball) to actually passing and making plays. I've been working so hard on passing with the girls and they are actually getting it! It's a joy to this coaches heart. So at night my husband and I can share coaching accomplishments! Yeah, so my kids are only 6 year olds verses college student, but you know it's all in a hard days work! Already, every member on the team has scored at least one goal so I feel like a million bucks! Last Sat. in their second game, Tori accidentally(while trying to clear the ball on defense) scored for the other team. After she said, "that's ok mom I just wanted to help them out!" I appreciate her sensitivity, but this competitive mom told her to clear it away from the goal next time! So hope you enjoy the pictures!