Thursday, October 1, 2009

Where have we been?

Well, it's been a long time since I have consistently posted. Did anyone (other than Misty) notice? In addition to a triplet birthday, let me give you an idea of what has been going on around here:




Yep, soccer, soccer and more soccer. Not only do the three boys play, but Gary coaches (yet again) Collin and Danny's team and, when he can, he helps out with Nathan's team. Please, don't think I am complaining, because I'm really not, but we are BUSY! We have practice/games at least 4 nights a week and then usually 2 games on the weekend. Add to that, Nathan has just started ref-ing 7-8 year old games. He is really good with little kids, he knows HOW to play the game, and he earns a little bit of money. Not a bad deal! It's been interesting for him to be on the other side of soccer games.

Nathan is also trying out for the middle school basketball team. It's amazing that he has hardly touched a basketball since last season, but he told me he is in the top 4 or 5 kids trying out. He has been blessed with athletic genes! (Believe me I thank God that he didn't get my athleticism!) He will also play on a rec team, but I think it'll be fun to play for his school. All of this is a great reason to keep his grades up because he will be yanked off any sports team the minute his grades drop!

Collin and Danny have both decided to play the trombone for the school band. Kaylyn took up my old flute. Collin and Danny are borrowing their trombones from the school, but, of course, to get my old flute in shape to play, we had to pay $120 for Kaylyn. Oh well, I just hope she gets as much enjoyment out of it as I did.

Last, but surely not least, Collin has had heel pain on and off for the last several months...maybe even longer. Since he started to consistently limp, I took him to the orthopedist. He was sent for a MRI and it turns out he has a bruised heel bone. We were told if we didn't treat it, it would become a stress fracture. Soooooooo, now Collin has a lovely boot for his left foot for the next 4 weeks. He can't play soccer or participate in P.E. He will get it off just in time for soccer playoffs if it heals properly. I hope so!

Well, that about sums it up. Thanks for coming back to our little blog.

3 comments:

Misty V said...

oh, 2 trombones--I feel for your ears! The first few weeks I thought it sounded horrible! Now that Tyler can play a scale, it is getting a little better! Does Claire still take piano? Oh, u might have a mini band!!!

Nathan's ref job is awesome! Hope he enjoys his school basketball team. He is getting so tall--watch out Gary!!

Love the split cake. U r so clever for each of them to get their favorite dessert! No wonder you where so tired after last weekend!

Miss you!

Misty V said...

I never can get it all in the first comment! For two boys that "are twins when they are naked", they sure are completely different now! I don't think I would need the blue/green color coding now!!!!

swoozyQ said...

Awww...did the boot come off yet?