THE BEACH

One of the best things about living in Carlsbad is how close we are to the beach. Jeff got off of work early yesterday so we met down at the beach for a little bit of play time. Cameron was at a friends house so it was just the girls with us.

Yesterday was pajama day at school and I forgot to bring Rena extra clothes so she played at the beach in her pj's.....

Maleah flying the kite.....

We needed some water to build our sandcastles.....

SOCCER SATURDAY

Today was a full day of soccer for us. Cameron played his first game at 10am, Maleah was at 12:00 and Rena was at 3:00. Everyone did really good and had a fun time. Maleah even played without crying and without any bribes!

Here's Cameron out there playing goalie.....

GOLDIE AND FRANKIN

Rena finally got her pet fish!!!!

For months Rena has been wanting a pet. She started out wanting a dog.....which I quickly said "NO" to -- then she moved on to a cat.....which I even quicker said "NO" to! I convinced her that a goldfish would be a perfect pet to start with.....and she luckily said "OK".

When we first decided on the goldfish she was told that she would have to earn her pet. So she started doing extra things around the house -- she was volunteering to set the table, clean out the dishwasher, clear the dinner table and more....she really wanted to earn that goldfish!!! When I said that she had finally earned her fish she was so excited and wanted to get her fish right then, but it was right before our Washington trip.....so she had to wait a little bit longer......

So, it's been a long wait for her but I think she is happy with her new pets, Goldie and Frankin.....

.....I hope these little guys stick around a while......she will be devastated if she finds one of them floating at the top of the bowl -- plus, I don't want to have to go back to the dog, cat, fish debate again anytime soon!

SOCCER GIRLS

On Saturday both Rena and Maleah started playing soccer.

Maleah had the first game and she was so excited before we left the house -- she was dressed and ready to go early, walking around the house with her soccer cleats on. BUT once we got there and got out on the field she did NOT want to play soccer (and she made sure everyone knew!). The first half hour of her scheduled time is suppose to be for practice. So, I stood out on the field with her holding her hand (trying to get her to stop crying) and trying to convince her how much fun it was going to be......it didn't work!! So, Jeff came and took over -- I went and hid (because she knows if I see her I'll melt and "save" her.). She still made it known that she didn't want to be there, but she tried a little bit more with Jeff (probably because he bribed her with money). She spent the first half of the game running after the ball, crying with tears rolling down her cheeks. But, by the end of the game she had quit crying and actually looked like she was having fun (and had earned 10 bucks from Jeff & his bribe!). Hopefully next week will go better -- she says she's excited to go back.....

Maleah is dressed in the blue shirt -- her team is actually the burgundy team, but they didn't have her shirt for her this week.....

Rena was just the opposite of Maleah......she had no problem getting out there to play. I'm sure it helped that her good friend, Olivia, from school is on the team and that Olivia's dad is the coach. She did really good and is excited for next week also.....

FAMILY

We had such a great time on our trip and had so many pictures that I just had to post some more. These are pictures of us just mainly "hanging out". There are a lot of the girls -- they apparently like to have their pictures taken.........