Another Tooth Bit the Dust

On the first day of our beach vacation, Madeline lost another tooth.  She is absolutely adorable with this front tooth missing!

The Chargers--Ry's Soccer Team

Before they begin each quarter, the smart coach has them point the direction of their goal time after time.  Here is Ry pointing.

 

Ryan LOVES playing soccer.  Because of his birthdate, he is one of the youngest on the team, but boy does he have heart.  Even when he's "on the bench", he's standing up on the sidelines cheering for his team.  We love his little-man intensity.  It is so fun to watch.  On a side note, we have really been trying to teach him to be gentler with his sister and other girls when he plays.  We laugh as we watch him on the soccer field because we can tell that he's conflicted when he's trying to get the ball away from a girl.  He really wants to be aggressive, but he's not sure that's the right thing to do.  We tell him that it's okay on the soccer field. . .very sweet.

Caniac Carnival

 

After soccer games a couple Saturdays ago, Daddy took M&R to the Caniac Fesival at the RBC Center.  They had an awesome time.

Cupcake Flowerpots for Debbie's Shower

Madeline's First Soccer Game

Praying Mantis

On a family walk on Wednesday night, Daddy spotted a Praying Mantis on the sidewalk.  As we stooped low to check it out, it jumped onto Daddy's arm.  We were watching it walk up Daddy's arm, observing its praying arms, and looking at its huge, bulging eyes.  We were all fascinated and intrigued.  All of a sudden, the bug began booking it up Daddy's arm near his should.  Before Mommy could grab it up, it jumped onto Daddy's head and ear.  Daddy reacted by yelling and shooing the bug off.  We all got a great laugh out of it, and sweet Madeline said this, "When we get home, Daddy, you HAVE to Facebook that".

A Labor DayTrip to the Zoo

Before heading out to the zoo, we had a restful morning.  Check out what Madeline created with the change from her piggy bank.  So cute.  I love that she thinks that life is all about smiling!

Ryan and Mommy worked very hard on this 3-D superhero creation.  Even with all his boyish energy, Ryan loves to sit down and color and create things.  My special, special boy.  And what a funny facial expression.

Be careful boy.  That things going to bite you!  Obviously, it's not real, but man, it was one of the most live looking statues we've seen.  We were all a little tentative about touching it.  Of course, Ry was first in line.

And we announce the egg birth of Ryan Joshua. . .40 some pounds and very long.

And also, we announce the egg birth of Madeline Olivia, 40 some pounds, very, very long, and pure sugar.

Me and my babies.  Thankfully, this was a very, very tame rhino!

A little rock climbing.

Okay, his faces crack me up.  Boy, you are too, too funny.  You are such a joy in your Mommy's and Daddy's lives. 

Ride 'em chimpanzee!

Watch out Bobo, Mommy's found a new 4-legged love, and his kisses are much, much drier.

Okay, another really scary, real looking statue.  I love this picture.  So, so cute.

Oh my goodness, what a cute, cute snake picture.  Who else could make standing next to a snake appear so cute!  Mommy's precious, precious baby girl!

Thank goodness, Daddy's so strong.  It's no fun looking at sea lions and seals at less than 4 feet.

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On a whim we decided to go to the zoo on Labor Day.  We had such a wonderful time.  I'm so grateful for time together as a family.