Lachlan's 1st Soccer Game

He's the number 6 in the middle.

Oh my goodness, this game was SO fun! 

I didn't know how well it would go since Lachlan's still learning the importance of good sportsmanship.  Well, after they put him in the game and the first goal was scored, he slumped over to me crying.  I still don't know if he thought the other team had scored, which they hadn't, or if he was sad that he didn't get to score.  Either way, it passed quickly and the rest of the game was a blast!  The teams would be running down the field kicking the ball as the coach shouted "Wrong way, other way!".  So funny!

Lachlan got in some good kicks and I think he even scored a goal, except the sun was right in my eyes so I won't know for sure until I watch the video.  I do know that he was running with all his might and trying as hard as he could to help his team.  I'm so proud of him!

Keep Calm and Carry On

Image from here

 These words were printed on a poster by the Ministry of Information in 1939.  Its purpose was to boost the morale of the those in Great Britain in case the Nazis succeeded invading their country.

It could well have been written for a mother, though.

In fact, I'm going to order a replica of the poster from here and frame it to hang on my kitchen wall next to this.  I don't know what a poster would have done for the English people but I do know that it will serve as a reminder to me that, whatever happens, "this too shall pass".

Pits or Stones?

Lachlan's grandma Marsha, who also happens to be the best mother-in-law EVER, got us a cherry pitter.    Well, she got it for Lachlan because he just kept insisting that we needed to have one.  Side note:  It's technically called a cherry "stoner" and my husband laughed like a teenage boy when he read the box.  I've never heard a cherry pit called a "stone".  Anyway, Lach was so excited to come home and pit cherries, so I had to come up with a good use for pitted cherries.  To tell grandma thank you for the brand new cherry pitter we made a cherry pie.  It was both mine and Lachlan's first fruit pie ever.  I looked up what seemed to be a reliable recipe (thank you, Betty Crocker) and we got to work.

Doesn't that look so good?  With my absolute love of butter I could've just eaten that up with a spoon...and maybe I did.

There it is.  The finished product.  Lachlan was so proud of our pie and as soon as it cooled a bit we drove straight to grandma's house to deliver our thank you gift.  Grandma seemed pleased too and made whipped cream to go on top.

Note to self:  Next time try a different recipe because once the pie cooled all the sugar settled at the bottom.  Maybe the Lion House cook book next time.  

Beautiful Banners

Please take a minute to look at my friend, Karen's, truly inspirational blog at karinaink.blogspot.com. She is making these custom name banners that you can purchase here. Karen has an amazing talent for cleaning, decorating, organizing, and being a wonderful mother. Just take a look.

I Love My Kids

Sometimes I just need to stop and remember that I love my kids.

Does that seem strange or heartless?  

I hope not, because I really do love them.  

It's just that after spending so much time with these boys who always want to be rightbyme all the time, I start to freak out a little.

  Okay, not just a little.

  This simple reminder: "I love my kids", helps me to be more patient and inspires me to put the time and energy into making positive memories with my boys.

My cute Lachlan found this rock for me while we were picnicking up Milcreek Canyon with the family. He said I had to keep it for ever and, of course, I will.