Yay, for Saturdays!!

"Can I play wii?" "Can I play wii?" "Can I play wii?" Yesterday, we played wii. It was fun. We also got outside and played on the swings and rode bikes. The whether was nice. It rained just enough in the morning to cancel soccer. (I'm glad because we are all tired and still a little sick.) So the rain smell stayed in the air all day. I love that smell. We all had fun just hanging out together, playing, cleaning, and resting. Avery kicked our butt at wii bowling. Actually daddy did, but we don't count him because he always kicks everybody's butt.

My little squatter. What am I going to do? This kid refused to poop on the potty. So this is how I find him these days, squatting in the corner.

What's Going On with the Weagants

I wish I was better at taking pictures. (I know I always say that, but no matter how hard I try, it just doesn't happen for me.) For example, the only way I could even get the boys to take a picture for me was to let them hold their light savers, but even then they wouldn't smile or anything. They looked so handsome for Christmas. Plus, have I gotten a professional to take their picture in the last year, no. So bad.

So we have been busy of course. Just living life. We love to do things as a family and that is what keeps us close and happy. The last six months have been pretty mellow for us. No trips or anything, just hanging out. Austin and Avery learned how to ride their bikes without training wheels, so every free clear sky we can get, we are out riding bikes. Nolan got a bike for Christmas and is really good at riding with training wheels. Quite the dare devil. We have been getting a lot of rain, so they even beg me to ride circles in the garage.

Like I said, Nolan is our little dare devil. He flies down the driveway on his bike and makes the turn just in time to hit the grass and slow to a stop. All without tipping over. Scarey, but funny to watch. Last weekend we were at my moms and he took off down her long driveway which ends on a busy street. I don't remember running that fast for that long since maybe eighth grade. Luckily he made the turn about half way down and we were safe. Other than making me gasp everyday, Nolan is potty training. I am so glad this is my last time. This boy has refused to poop on the toilet. I can't believe that someone could hold it for that long. Finally today Sherry (daycare) got him to go. We love Sherry. He got a bag of M & M's and we did the poop poo dance all day. Yah for Nolan. Now we just have to keep it up.

Austin and Avery started Spring soccer for the last two weeks. Austin has shown much improvement. He is actually getting in there and kicking the ball with a purpose. A lot less running with crowd and looking like he's involved. Avery gave up ballet for a while to do soccer. She is not as into it as last time. She hasn't connected with the coach or her teammates yet to get that spark going. Soon we hope. She missed Laurel and her dance.

Since it has been raining a lot and we have held back on going to our favorite place (Disneyland) sadly, we purchased a Wii. Since then, Garrett doesn't get greeting by the kids when we get home, he gets asked if we can play the Wii. It is fun to play and we can play together. Garrett is the worst. So competitive. He definately kicks my butt.

So happy we are, growing as a family. We have fun being at home or hanging with friends. The twins start school next year and we will start another chapter in our lives. Scarey, but good. I am excited to see them get into new things. I hope they love school as much as I did. I know that is why I became a teacher. Can't get away from school. Signing out.

We're BaaAAAck!

Back in business baby. New computer. NOw I'm not sure what to put on here. The last events we had were Christmas of course and Austin and Avery's birthday at our favorite place, Disneyland. I do have pictures, but saved away off the old computer. No new ones on this computer yet. WE are doing well, busy of course. The kids are starting Spring Soccer this weekend. Mommy and Daddy are working and Nolan is just enjoying the ride. What good kids I have I have to say. I think I am going to dedicate this entry to things I am thankful for, just because I don't stop and think about it enough. I am thankful for my family. Garrett has been such a blessing to me. He is my rock. I love him so much and we make such a good team. I am thankful for my happy, beautiful, well behaved children. I can't explain the love I have for them as well. They all have their own personalities and it is such a joy to see them grow. Avery and Austin will be starting a new phase in their lives next year as they start kindergarten. And Nolan will be on his own. I think he will be just fine. I am thankful for my parents who have always been there for me. I am thankful for my sister who puts up with me. I am thankful for my brothers. I am thankful for the rain that we needed. I am thankful that I have a job that pays me money and allows me to take time off when I need it. I am thankful for summer vacation and every minute I get to spend with my family. I am thankful for the strength I have to get through every day. I am thankful for friends and good times we have together. Here's to having good times and getting through the bad with the ones you love.

Technology Fallout

So I haven't posted anything because my computer at home is not letting me log into my blog. We are planning on getting a new computer in January and I am hoping to get caught up on our blog. As for us, just living life and trying to enjoy the kids as much as we can. Christmas vacation is coming and we are excited about just being home for two weeks. No vacations planned, just being home. Austin has learned to ride a bike and that is all he wants to do. Avery is put out about not being able to ride and tries so hard every time, but she just doesn't have the balance down yet. Nolan is still determined to keep up with his brother and sister and if he can't, he loves to drive them crazy. Well, hopefully we will be able to get going on the technology disaster in the Weagant house and catch up with some of our friends online. Have a wonderful Christmas with family and friends.

Fall Begins, Sickness Sets In

I have to say that my camera has been dead for 2 weeks and do I think to plug it in? NO. Sorry kids. We need pictures. Getting there.

O.K. So the weather is finally cooling down, work has been crazy, but I was kind of keeping up, and then it happened. The sickness sets in. Last year mono, this year anything under the sun. Garrett had flu and pnemonia. He has been in bed for 3 days. Austin, severe sinus infection that turned into staff. Avery, bronchitis. Hasn't stopped caughing for 3 days. Nolan has yet to come down with anything. Me, it doesn't matter what I have, I am the one who keeps things together. So far, so good.

Whats nice about us all being sick is that our busy lives have come to a hault. We have all been at home, in the house, doing nothing since Saturday. Talk about good family time. It was so much fun just hanging out with the kids. I can't say that I didn't go a little bit crazy with the caughing and crying and poor Nolan going crazy with cabin fever. But it was nice. We lounged, we ate, we played, we cleaned, we enjoyed the slow life. Now back to work tomorrow for me, or today I guess. Garrett, Austin and Avery are staying home one more day, and I am going to attempt to get Nolan back to daycare and staying healthy. That's one thing that sucks about being teachers. Our family is exposed to anything and everything. Oh well, we're survivors. I think of these last 4 days as a gift from God. No gymnastics, no soccer practice, no craziness, and only 3 more Saturdays of soccer games.

We Are Way Too Busy

So my excuse for having no pictures to put on here is that we have been way too busy. Work, football, gymnastics, soccer, and ballet take up most of our week. I thought I should at least doment it so that the kids know why I don't have any pictures of them.

So Garrett is coaching the freshmen football team at Oroville High. It is a little bit easier than varsity because they only practice three days a week and have games on Thursdays. Garrett is having back problems again which makes it hard on everyone; especially me. He took a couple of days off of work to go to the doctor. He almost looks like he can walk normal again, but still can do very little. Which leaves me to all of the house work and taking care of the kids. Which wouldn't be too bad if I didn't have this darn cold. (O.k. I'm done complaining, just had to get it out.) I just hope his back gets better. I'm trying to get him to stop coaching. It's hard, I understand to give up sports when they have been a part of your life for so long. I'm still having problems with that one myself.

Austin has gymnastics on Tuesdays for an hour. He loves it. We love his instuctor. She is so positive and energetic, and really good with the kids. He always leaves with tons of stamps all over his body; feet, cheeks, hands. Austin does good with all of the courses they do for the hour. His favorite part is free play where he can play in the balls, on the tramp, or go on the slide. Thursdays, Austin has soccer practice for an hour. His first year of soccer. It was an interesting start, being on an organized team. The first practice was chaotic for sure, but they are all getting better at listening, and his coach is getting better at being prepared. Austin has had three games so far. All on Saturdays. For being the youngest and smallest boy on his team, he does pretty good. He gets a few kicks in during the game. His first game was so exciting for him and a bit overwhelming. He loved that all these people were sitting there watching them play. He kept waving at everybody as he ran by. Usually he would miss the ball going right by him the other way. His friend Ethan is on his team which even makes it funner. Austin is our social bug, so by the end of the game, he has met everyone on the field, including the referee. When he is on the sidelines, he talks the coaches ear off. I have decided that Austin just loves to talk. I am so proud of him for being such a free spirit and loving everyone that comes in his little life. He just enjoys life. Something that not all people can do.

Avery had soccer practice on Wednesdays. Here whole team is full of first time soccer players. They are just having a blast. Girls love to make new friends and do crazy things together. I'm glad that Avery has the opportunity to experience that. She is a natural at playing soccer. Her coach said that she is really good. She scored two goals today in her game. She definately was the star player for the Mavericks. Her team has had three games so far, and they have improved so much. It is fun to watch the beginners just get better and better. Avery is still doing ballet also. Friday is ballet. Dad gets to take her for an hour to dance. She loves her instructor Laural. She gets lots of attention as there are only 3 girls in the dance class right now. We were a little sceptical at first with Avery doing ballet, because she was just so stiff and uncoordinated. She has come a long way. Her dancing is really good. She just flows now. Avery has such a determined attitude, she will be good at anything she tries. I am so proud of her.

Poor Nolan, he just gets dragged around all week, going to gymnastics, soccer practices, ballet, and to top it off, sit though two soccer games. It will be his turn soon enough. I do feel bad that he has to sit though all of that. We keep good company and it gives us time to spend together while we are waiting. He still sucks his thumb and holds my hair. I wonder if he'll ever grow out of that. He is almost potty trained sometimes. We are never home though, so it makes it really hard. Nolan loves football and wearing football clothes. He is, most of the time, really picky about what he wears. Both of my boys are. What is up with that? I am so proud of Nolan and the patience that he has. He is a fighter and a lover, but mostly a lover. He loves his family and always knows when one person is missing. He loves to go crazy and laugh and have fun. My baby is growing up.

Then there is me. (I'll try to be as positive as I can.) Up at 5:15 get ready, get the kids ready, drop the kids off at daycare, go to work, leave work, pick the kids up, go to whatever activity we have that day, go home, make dinner, feed the kids and myself, bathtime, pj's, teeth, book, bed for the kids, clean, exercise if I can, get in a show maybe, and to bed for me at who knows what time. Then I get up and do it again, and again. Wow! Most of the time my head is spinning. Most of the time I feel like I am forgetting to do something or bring something. I read somewhere that this life is a mere blink of an eye compared to what lies ahead. I hope that there right. It said that you shouldn't feel like you're missing out on anything because this life is really nothing. Just get through it the best you can and then you will really start living. It is so hard to have faith, when you really don't know. And do you just feel that way because that is what you have been told all your life. I don't know. I do know that I do love my family. I love them with all of my heart and more. I would do anything for them. I really don't mind all of the sacrifices. What else would I be doing? So they really aren't sacrifices. I love watching my kids grow and learn. They are all so smart and talented. I cry at their recitals, and sometimes at their games, (don't tell), I get excited when they do well at anything, and I love to watch them be happy. There is nothing I love more in the world than to see smiles on their faces. So who cares about what I have to go through. I think that all good moms do. I thank God for my little angels and my partner in crime that gets me through good and bad times. I love them all.

Look Out, The Weagants are Playing Soccer

We got a call from Avery's soccer coach this week, so we are all really excited about soccer starting up. We have been talking about it since May. Austin is the most excited. He just enjoys life in a whole different way. Lets just say that I can't get him to stop talking about soccer this, soccer that, soccer everything. So we went soccer shopping and spend a good hour at Big 5 trying on cleats and shin guards. Nolan spent a good hour trying on all of the baseball helmets and carrying around baseballs. He was surprisingly good. Ever since the shopping trip, the kids have been stomping around the house in their soccer apparal. Austin wants to wear it 24-7. Avery is o.k. with wearing it once and having fun and moving onto dress-up clothes. Nolan is all about wearing Avery's cleats all day, I mean hours, and showing us how fast he can run in them. I don't know how he does it in shoes that are way too big for him. We are still awaiting a phone call from Austin's coach to find out what color his team is. AVery's is gold. I really wish this coach would call. Poor Austin. Here are some fun pictures we took today. They are kind of out of order, but I didn't want to deal with moving them. I ended up just buying a pack of hanes t-shirts for the kids to wear to soccer practice and I had to buy Avery some boy shorts. I have never seen athletic clothes in the girls section. If anybody has, enlighten me. So here Austin and Avery are in their practice outfits. Avery being crazy as usual, and Austin pretending to not know what is going on, as usual. And I had to throw a picture in of my cute little baby boy. He was putting grapes in his cheek and showing me how big his cheek was. Oh, the things these kids do. I love 'em.