Saturday, September 29, 2012

Futbol

This year both girls are participating in fall soccer, a.k.a. futbol.  

We're discovering that Natalie is competitive with an aggressive streak. We affectionately refer to her as the firecracker.  I think we've found her outlet.



It's equally amazing to watch Linnea play and see how far she's come since her first year. Unfortunately, not a lot of pictures taken today - hard to be in the two places at the same time - you'll have to wait for a different post with anticipation to see her mad-skills :o)




Great teams, great coaches, lots of fun!

Friday, September 7, 2012

The First Day

Our lives are now forever changed.  Both girls are in formal school, and frankly, I don't know how I'm  we're supposed to feel about this alteration in our existence.  Of course, there is the excitement of what is to come next, feeling the true joy of a kid so excited she can hardly stand it she doesn't even wait for us to walk her to her classroom (note the blond in the picture below).
Then there is the nervousness of going to a new school - will they make new friends? Be accepted and loved? (Echoing those thoughts of the one in red).
Followed by the feeling of happiness that they have each other and seem to so enjoy each other's company for the most part.

But I think the real, most pure and true feeling, is that sense of overwhelming chaos quietly enveloping us all. First it takes over us individually (I believe this affects the mama the most). It follows by spreading throughout the household and then seeps out into the street, where you find, every other house probably is experiencing the same feeling.  And eventually, this chaos of kids+school+work+life begins to feel familiar and you realize, it's all worth it, and you might actually be enjoying yourself :o)

Happy First Day of School!!!

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Berry-licious


We recently went to pick raspberries at a local orchard.  One of the more interesting parts of the trip wasn't actually the picking of the fruit, but the reaction to it. 



Not exactly a glowing review. Perhaps this means we are reaching a new stage?  Meanwhile, the youngest intrigued us with her choice of hat placement, because it does seem rather hard to pick raspberries if you cannot actually see.

But after they were told they could eat as many raspberries as they wanted, the mood shifted a bit and Natalie decided that sight was actually an important component.


After a successful round of picking, the two were rewarded with some of the other activities available. One of the activities was a cow train, which I feel is enough explanation - we do live in Minnesota after all.


Which was followed by a round on the bouncing field.




Now, what to make with about 3 pounds of raspberries?
...Just for fun, here's what it takes to try and get a good family picture....