A 10-0 Season

Kaylea's soccer season came to a dramatic end today. We stayed tied for most of the game but they squeaked in a goal with minutes left in the game. We finished 3rd in the county. They were 10-0 during the regular. Bobby is her coach and he is really proud. The team was really, really good this year. We should have won our game today but sometimes things just go crazy. I love to watch soccer! I cannot sit and watch this game because I can't keep my legs still - they are constantly trying to kick the ball. I am already looking forward to next season. I told Bobby that I want to be his assistant coach next year (he laughed). It looks like fun and the U-12 girls are great.

Christmas Parade!

Oh my goodness, Kaylea FINALLY got to be in the Christmas Parade. We had a RE/MAX float this year and she was delighted that the kids got to ride along. I just had to crack up - I lost count at how many parade viewers knew her. I kept hearing "Kaylea, Kaylea" - coming from some cute little boy or girl. I think she will run for office someday.

Mason got a little bored about half way in. He wanted to stand near the handrail but I wasn't sure about that. I could just see him falling off. He did say (which he says about everything) "This is the most "boringest" thing ever. Of course, after we got off the float he was ready to go again. It was definitely an experience being on this side of the parade. There were tons of people watching this 100 float parade. I think it's the biggest one in Florida and it attracts folks from all walks of life (putting it nicely). We had a great time and we hope to do it again next year.

Tree Decorating!

I always look forward to decorating our tree each year. It is really like going down memory lane. We have dated our ornaments for years and we try to buy something that represents an event from the year or reflects where we are in our lives. We have some dated all the way back to 1994 (the year we were married). We have quite a collection!

Kaylea needed a little help putting the angel on top!

Our Wedding Day - December 3, 1994
I always try to put myself back to this day. It's so funny to think about what life was like back then. Back in the day when we sat around BORED on weekends. Back in the day when our first apartment was a combo of mismatched furniture, but boy were we proud. I have to say that after 14 years I still look forward to Bobby walking in the door every day. I am so proud of the man that he is today and of the marriage that we have. We have had 14 wonderful years together and will have many more to come.

What I can't believe is that I actually LOVED this wedding dress. I know that 80's fashion is popular again but I don't know about in the wedding dress department. I still remember trying this dress on for the first time. I just loved it. It was more expensive than the 2nd runner up and I felt bad that my mom was paying the bill. She insisted that we get it because I didn't say "I love it" when trying on the other one. She was absolutely right - I really wanted this one. I drove the sales lady crazy because I took every friend I had into the shop to see me try it on. I still have it preserved in a nice little box under my bed. It is all ready for Kaylea to wear in about 20 years.

Bobby never reads my blog but just in case - I love you honey and I couldn't imagine life without you. You make me laugh daily and I love that (even though I sometimes seem irritated). I know that you are always in my corner - no matter what! I look forward to many more years of FUN and excitement.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHAEL!

BORN: DECEMBER 3, 1983

WENT HOME TO SEE JESUS: APRIL 10, 2008

We spent Thanksgiving in Orlando at Bobby's parents house. The gang was all there. I just love seeing these cousins all together. I ate until I swore I would never eat again (I was hungry by the next morning). All the food was delicious!!

We have some artists in the family.

Kaylea & Maddie joining the Polar Bear Club - jumping into 55 degree pool water!

Getting ready for the big jump!

Mason's turn!

Cute cupcakes!

Bobby met his mom and sister over at ICE at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando. This is the "coolest" thing ever. Everything is made out of ice and it is really, really cold. They give you these big blue jackets to wear. It's a good thing they are so long - they keep your fanny warm and dry going down the slide. I'm sorry I had to miss it. They had a great time.

Kaylea & Maddie living it up in sunny Florida

The whole gang - Mason, Bella, Evan, Kaylea, Maddie & Jack