Summer and Beach pictures

Zach and Tyler eating their 'mild' hot wings.



Zach and Conner overboard

Ashley's Birthday

Ashley turned 9, and she finally got to have a sleepover party. The girls had so much fun. They took turns with the pinata, and they had fun dancing, and doing a blind makeover game. They didn't keep us up too late. Apparently Ashley was the first to fall asleep, like 2 hrs before everyone else.

Champions

We spent the weekend at a soccer tournament for both Ryan and Zachary. Zach's team
took first, which was the perfect way to end the year, since Chris won't be coaching them again. It was a great way to end their season. When Chris started coaching them 3 yrs ago, they lost every game but 1 during their first season. They had over 50 goals against them, and only 3 goals for them. Not good. They were so defeated, literally. But they kept working hard, and didn't give up. They learned alot, improved alot. Chris never emphasizes winning, but of course the boys want to win. And win they have, ever since that first year. They've done amazing. We've gotten very close to the boys and their families, so it was a bittersweet game today. It was their last game together, since several boys including Zach are trying out football next year, and Chris won't be coaching. The parents threw a party for Chris after the game, and they really showed their appreciation and love for Chris. He's done a great job with them and has loved every minute of it. As Chris said, they were already champions whether they won or not, because they all have a heart of a champion.

Rehobeth Beach

The weather was beautiful for my beach weekend with friends. One of my friends has a beautiful condo on Fenwyck Island where we stayed. We relaxed on the beach, took several long walks on the beach, and shopped. I'd love to have a beach house and spend all summer there...... someday maybe! I'll keep dreaming.

Field Day

Zach did awesome at his field day. My camera battery died before I could catch him in action. This is just him looking all serious, getting ready to compete! He tied his friend for 1st place for the long jump and high jump and came in second in the 50 meter and 100 meter sprints. Good job Zach.

Spring...

I recently looked at my blog and realized that I'm posting alot of pictures, but not writing much about what's going on with us. So this time, I have no pictures, but just some updates.
Chris is working very hard at his new job with Northwestern Mutual Insurance Co. - he's still in training and trying to learn a whole new industry. It's been an adjustment, but he's excited for the future.
I'm still working 4 days a week, and running the kids around to their activities in the evenings and weekends. Both Ryan and Zach have most of their soccer games in the Philly area, which is an hour and a half away. It was fun the first couple weekends, now it's getting old!
Ashley just tried out for cheerleading. Her and her good friend are on the same squad, so they're excited. Her friends' brother will be playing football with Zach for the same team the girls will be cheering for. The boys are not so excited about this. They think it's embarressing that their sisters will be cheering for them...... I told them, please.... they're not cheering for YOU, they're cheering for the whole team. It will be cute to see the four of them next fall during football season.
I almost forgot about Ryan's track and field - he does the high jump.

Easter

Easter with Chris's cousins' family