Mason's First Soccer Game

Mason was up and at 'em at almost 7 am to get ready for his big game.  We had yummy bagels and applesauce for breakfast and headed out for the 9 am game.    It was about what we expected, Mason warmed up pretty good, then they started the game and he played goalie.  He blocked a couple of shots, then this AWESOME kid on the other team kicked a really fast ball at Mason.  He blocked the shot- but it kind of scared him.  Then the rest of the game he just kind of ran around.  It was a lot of fun though- there are some cuties on his team for sure!!

During the warm up.

Here's our # 10 hanging out warming up with the team.

Coach Brady (Mason's friend Gibson's dad)

Playing Goalie.

Watching from the sidelines, and giving another player a chance.  

Cosmo Update

Some recent pics of our little pug-let.  He is growing up!  He has got to be the most hilarious dog ever...the little snorts he makes as he runs around the house, the crazy way he attacks dog treats.  He has turned out to be the best little playmate for Tigger too, she needed a canine companion in her life.  

Soccer warm-up

Mason is starting his first organized (this term is used lightly I am sure) sport this spring in a few weeks.  I started thinking it might be good if we spent some time practicing soccer before sending him out on the field to be the only kid who kept picking up the ball.  Well, he has gone full force excitement mode for soccer.  He asks every day to put on his shin guards - he calls them his "super cools".  As in, "Mom, can you help me put on my super cools so I can go play soccer."  It is all just TOO adorable.  

Here he is celebrating the GOAL!

Can you believe how grown up he looks?  My little man.  

My oh my it's a Gymboree day!

So every Thursday, while big brother is at school- the girls head to the super fun, fabulous Gymboree Play & Music for a little climbing, sliding, bouncing and parachute play.  Sophia loves every minute...especially the bubbles at the end of class.  Here she is exploring and having all kinds of fun.    I love our girl time!




  

The Tiny Plant

Mason planted this little flower seed at school about 2 weeks ago. We have been diligently watering it and giving it sun. He has been obsessed with it, checking it everyday to see if it had grown. Here it is last night- right before he pulled it out by the root!!! Now we planted a new seed, and we'll start over. It's all part of the learning process, right?

Happy Easter Everyone!

Mason made easter eggs with Mom again this year. Man, he is getting good.

Earlier, we did the annual egg hunt at Wheeler Farm.  LOTS of kids, TONS of candy. About 35 degrees. What could be better? lol.

Introducing Cosmo

We have a new member in our family! I have ALWAYS wanted a pug: the squooshy face, the curly tail- I think they are the cutest things ever. A student in my class this year was telling me her pug dog was having puppies so I jumped right on it.
So far he is a very, very good puppy. He doesn't cry at all at night, I was worried he would keep us up all hours. He eats great, and keeps everyone entertained. He is even doing pretty well on the potty-training (is that what you call it for dogs?)

Mason is absolutely on cloud nine. He tells me about every five minutes, "Mommy I love Cosmo so much!" He asks, "Is Cosmo going to live with us for his whole life?" He likes playing with him and is cracking up all the time at all the funny "puppy-like" things that Cosmo does.

Sophia things Cosmo is soooo funny. I think she prefers Tiggy because she likes to throw the ball to her so much. Cosmo really likes to grab onto the hem of Sophia's pants- which Sophia is not a big fan of.

Tiggy has been very patient with the puppy. She doesn't really want to play with the puppy, but she has allowed Cosmo into the pack so to speak. I think Tiggy is mad at us though, she wants to know she is still loved...which she is!! Of course!

The first swing of Spring

We have been enjoying some nice Spring-like temperatures. The kids have been LOVING playing outside. Sophia goes to the door and pounds on it, saying "outside, outside" It's so nice to spend more time outdoors. Welcome Spring, we have missed you!

Here's a clip of Sophie being down-right delicious.

More Seattle

Ok, this is the end.  Here's just some driftwood- can you tell I was obsessed with it?  

Mason and Braydon at the Seattle center riding the rides.  

More Seattle

Braydon and Mason throwing rocks into the water.  Dave tried to teach them how to skip rocks and they thought they were doing it.  They had a lot of fun splashing around in the water in their new boots.  
The Seattle skyline from a lookout in "Queen Anne" area.  AMAZING!  This was one clear Seattle weekend.  Look at the color of that sky!
Hanging out at the mall, they had just got their little matching boots and were waiting for the moms to be done shopping.

The Space Needle from the Seattle Center.  

Just a cool pic from the coast.  I loved all the driftwood.  

A weekend in Seattle

Mason and I had a great mom-son adventure this weekend visiting our friends Dave, Tricia, Braydon and Brooks in Seattle.  We truly enjoyed every minute- here are some highlights from the trip.

This was near the Pike Street Market- a friendly fish market operator grabbed a live crab out of the tank to show the boys.  Mason agreed to touch it, in exchange for ice cream afterwards :)
The famous Pike Street Fish Market, where they throw fish back and forth.  I didn't get a picture of them actually throwing the fish- but we saw it.  Very cool.
Just a colorful picture of the wonderful fresh produce at the market.  

Mason hanging out on the bench near the market.  

Braydon and Mason on some driftwood near Dave and Tricia's house.  This beach has a great duck pond near it, and a playgroud.  So, so fun!

The Macaroni Incident

Currently in our house we have two different eating styles.  Mason is Mr. Picky.  Sophia is Little Miss Appetite.  I made the kids Macaroni and Cheese the other night, as Matt was working late and I let Mason choose so he would EAT!  Sophia was so hilarious with the bowl and macaroni- the pictures show the story.  

Can you feel the love??

Happy Valentine's Day!  Mason and Sophia were laughing and hugging each other a few days ago.  One of the first impromptu hugs they've shared together... Just a little "warm fuzzy".  Hope everyone has a great day full of love.

Mason's Field Trip

I just can't say enough good things about Mason's preschool!  It makes ME want to go back to being 4.  This latest field trip was to the Discovery Gateway Children's Museum.  Mason loved going on the bus with his friends, and exploring the museum.  On the bus ride back home, he laid his head down on my lap and said, "Mama, I'm tired."  I guess that means he had fun!

Mason working the crane at the construction site.

Turning the wheel to make the cups go up and down in the water exhibit (we spent a lot of time here)

Mason and his buddy and his teacher having a little water chat.

A hard day's work!