It's official - I'm a soccer mom!

Last night was Trevor's very first soccer practice. After we found his little team (there were a ton of them on the fields!) I just stood there for a minute. It was like I couldn't walk away. Silly, I know, but I turned around, and started crying and couldn't stop! Nathan just looked at me and started to laugh. I didn't know it would be so hard to let him play soccer. All the while I'm thinking, "What's wrong with you! He'll be fine!" But, to watch my kids hit benchmarks in their lives makes me emotional. I can't help it. It's always such a mix of emotions, that all I know to do is cry 1/3 happy, 1/3 sad and 1/3 nervous tears! Finally, after I got over myself, I enjoyed watching him kick the ball and run around. To my credit about being a little nervous for him - his cleats are 2 sizes to big because we can't find them small enough for him. Not even Sports Authority had them. His pants are XXS and they're rolled up a few times at his waist. I was scared that he'd trip over his feet and/or his pants and get a black eye from another little one that's wearing cleats that are too big. Thankfully, it didn't happen! The coaches are a husband/wife team that seem to be really nice. They were good with the kids. I was really happy to see that. Trevor seemed very happy also, until the end of the one and a half hour practice. Not because it was over, but because the ice cream man left. Oh, that's my Trevor!

At the end of the practice, they asked me to be the team's "Soccer Mom." I'm in charge of making sure that the papers are ready, assign other parents to bring snacks and to help spray paint the team members hair for the games. Their colors are gold and black. I was a little shocked about the last assignment, but how fun! I think that the girls are going to love this too. They'll get to cheer on their brother, and they love stuff like that. Last night, Ashlee kept putting her hand on her brow to search for Trevor. When she'd find him, she'd yell, "Run, Trevor, run! Go, Trevor, Go!"

Super Bowl

A few days before the Super Bowl, Kassi told Nathan that she wanted to watch it with him. I wasn't feeling very well and Trevor wasn't either, so we opted for a quiet night at home. On Saturday, we all went to Home Depot to do the parent/child craft. They were so excited to make a football stool for their super bowl party! The kids made the stools and I got them painted that night.


We also went shopping on Saturday and picked up special snacks and treats for them to munch on. As the game started, they all sat down and watched, chanting for the Giants (I told them that I liked that QB better ;D ) and then it happened. Boredoom set in. Ashlee was the first to leave. Then Trevor. I think they lasted for a whole 7 minutes. It took more time getting everything for the party, than the actual length of the party! Kassi tried really hard to stick it out, but when she saw that my cold medicine kicked in and I fell asleep on the couch, she too told her Dad to come get her if the Giants made a touchdown. So, for a good chunk of the game, Nathan had a quiet room with lots of snacks. I'm sure he was heartbroken! *wink* I did happen to wake up for the last half of the game and got to see all of the exciting parts. I was so happy for the Giants. I didn't like them very much when they beat my team (the Cowboys), but I wanted them to beat Tom Brady. I still haven't gotten over his whole dating situation!
Anyway, I had another reason to be happy. Nathan and I played football squares. We had some pretty great prizes, and guess what? I swept them all! All four quarters were in my favor! Now, Nathan has to clean both cars, bathe the kids for 2 weeks, fold and put away laundry for 2 weeks and make sure all of Kassi's homework is completed for one week. Wow. What on earth am I going to do with myself?!? Hee,hee. So much better than playing for money!

Our newest nickname...

Heff. That's Trevor's new name. Let me tell you why.

Trevor has always wanted a robe. He didn't ever constantly beg for one like he does with other things, but he'd tell us every so often that he wanted a robe. When we were in Vegas, Melissa got out some of the twins' old clothes for us to take for Trev. One of the items was a robe. Since we've been home, Trevor hasn't taken the robe off. He just wears it over his clothes. He even tried to wear it to bed the other night. When I was thanking Melissa for the robe I explained Trevor's obsession. She asked if we had started calling him "Heff". I said "NO, but we will now!" So, I'd like to introduce you to the newest nickname of Trevor's:
Heff.


P.S. Props to Missy for the a laugh and the name!

Silly, SILLY Trevor

All of my children are cute and silly and give me a good laugh. Trevor, however, seems to have some ability to crack me up. He can be so witty at times. Anyway, I forgot to mention this in the last blog and I thought it was funny. On our way home, we had to wait for a minute in the jetway. We were almost to the plane and he could see that we were just about through the door, but we were stopped again. Out of the blue Trevor blurts out, "Come on, people! Why aren't you moving? Don't you know that this plane isn't a museum?!?" I turned around to tell him that wasn't nice, but I couldn't due to my giggling. Needless to say, his face was as dramatic as the statement he chose to blurt out!

Also, when I was making "Purple Potter Popcorn" (we make it every time we watch a Harry Potter flick) tonight Trevor was singing. "You know I've never, I've never seen you look so good...." Hmmmm...Too much Guitar Hero III around here, wouldn't ya say?! I've been told quite a few times that he won't stop singing at school. The last thing I need is to get a call from his school telling me that he's learned the rest of Poison's "Talk Dirty to Me" while doing his desk work!

Our Holiday Trip

As you can see from the other smileboxes, we had a GREAT vacation. We left for Las Vegas on Christmas morn. The kids had a great time with their gifts and playing with their cousins. It was just a great, laid-back day. The next few days we just hung around and saw family. Nathan got to go golfing with his Dad, Grandpa and Mark. They had a great time! Mom and Dad Mann graciously let us use one of their vehicles for the week so we had our own transportation while we were there. $500.00 in rental money, but because you've always taken care of our cars, I've never had to "experience" the CAT buses! Tricia and Aaron were out of town the exact same days we were in town, so they graciously let us use their house. It was fun to be there and the kids loved watching their movies! Nathan and I weren't Seinfeld watchers, but thanks to them, we've now seen season 1 and half of season 2! Thanks Hegjis!
We also took family pictures with the entire Mann family. Poor Sears...I think we spent three and a half hours there! It was nice to get to spend that time with everyone...we got to see Connie, Tim and the kiddos.







Friday night, Nathan and Jen got to leave the kids and get out fo a night at the Rio. Mehdi and Missy not only gave them the room, but also were the designated babysitters. How we will ever repay them , I don't know. We had a blast just being by ourselves and enjoying each other without the familiar pitter-patter.
On Sunday, Chris and Natalie blessed Max, so we spent the day with the Yorks. He is a cutie!
Then came New Years and our trip to California the day after. Mom and Dad York graciously let us borrow the van and Jason and Missy let us borrow DVD players, all of which made the travel time VERY enjoyable! We stayed at the same hotel we stayed at last year. It is so nice to have a room with a kid's suite...highly recommend it! The first day at Disneyland was spent with Crystal, Justin, and Jake. We all had a great time, and we took great advantage of the knowledge of seasoned Disneyland veterans. Thanks guys!
Despite a rainy forecast, we spent the next two days riding rides, watching parades, and avidly seeking autographs in the books that Jen made for the kids. Our kids are BIG parade fans, and caught every parade we had the chance to see. Kassi also made it her personal mission to get all of the autographs that she could, even if it meant braving the rain to get to the princesses. Actually, we only got rained on once (the second day) and it was in the evening as the kids were getting tired, so it really didn't hinder us at all, but the forecast did (we believe) keep the park numbers down, which we were happy about.
The third day, we ate a brunch at Goofy's Kitchen, which was a definite highlight for all of us. The cuisine was all you can eat and featured everything from PB & J pizza to Creme Brulee French Toast (they had regular food too!) Not only was the food great, but several Disney characters walked around and greeted the kids, signed autographs, and danced around. It was a lot of fun.
Another exciting event of our last day was Trevor's "magical moment". We were on our way to catch the Main Street Electrical Parade and we passed by Star Tours. There was no line, so Jen offered to take the kids one more time, as they had enjoyed it twice already. Trevor took her up on the offer and in they went. As they were walking up, an employee asked how many were in their party. Jen replied that it was just the two of them, and he told them to follow as he sped toward the "loading area". The employee then shuffled other people in the line into one area and told Jen and Trevor to pick a row for another ship. Trevor picked the front row. As they were boarding, the employee told them that they like to create magical moments at Disneyland and this was to be Trevor's magical moment. He then told Trevor that he was going to get to fly his own ship (which holds about 50) with nobody else on board. He then closed the doors and Jen and Trevor got the whole thing to themselves! You couldn't have wiped the smile off Trevor's face for anything!
We just thoroughly enjoyed all of our time out west with everyone. Thanks to everyone who helped with cars, meals, babysitting, good times and everything else. We have the greatest family ever. We miss you guys and are already planning the next vacation. Disneyland in December, anyone? :)

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Ringing in the new year...

We had a great time ringing in 2008! A few of us got together at Mom & Dad's condo and partied kiddie style! The kids played, danced an sung (you go Sami & MJ!) the whole night long. They got to celebrate New Years three times, complete with countdowns, party blowers, confetti guns and lots of noise outside! One for Texas (for the York clan, of course), one for Utah (for Connie's family and Brookie's Nana) and one for "Las Vegas" time! The party didn't miss a thing - except that we forgot to break out the bubbly! The kids had kept us so entertained that we didn't even think about it! It was just great - we love to see the kids smile...

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Christmas 2007

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